The LNP has urged Darling Downs organisations who provide Early Intervention Programs to participate in the $100 million funding pool that will come online, if the LNP forms government.
Shadow Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber said the LNP’s Gold Standard Early Intervention policy will invest $50 million to kick-start new early intervention programs, while an additional $50 million will fund growth of proven ongoing community-led programs already delivering success.
"It is vital to bring the best ideas from across Australia and around the world, with stable funding on offer for programs successfully reducing crime,” Ms Gerber said.
“Working with young people demonstrating early signs of criminal behaviour, holistic intervention can put them back on the right path.
“The Auditor-General has exposed Labor’s approach as ineffective, and unmeasurable.
“The LNP will require the Youth Justice Department to regularly monitor and report on performance with key performance indicators of programs receiving government money.”
LNP Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said Queenslanders have been held hostage by Labor’s Crime Crisis and only the LNP is committed to making our community safer with Adult Crime, Adult Time, gold standard early intervention and effective rehabilitation.
“If local kids can get into these programs, we can stop them from taking the wrong path,” said Mr Watts.
“Only the LNP will restore safety where you live with the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future.
“Labor’s failures have seen crime skyrocket, with almost 300,000 Queenslanders victim to violations like car theft, break-ins and assaults, just last year.
“Queenslanders must show Labor the door in 2024, to restore safety where they live.”
Adam and Susy Wenitong run Adapt Mentorship in Toowoomba with programs aimed at helping those who feel disconnected and are at risk of turning to crime.
“It is important to intervene early to stop the cycle of despair,” Mr Wenitong said.
“If we can help these young people feel connected and part of their community, we know they are less likely to go off the rails.”