<description>Teens across Queensland who share explicit images using smartphones, social networks and game consoles may be committing an offence.This could not only lead to cyberbullying but also a criminal record.Over the last decade more than 1500 young people under 17 years of age have been cautioned or conferenced by Queensland Police for child exploitation material offences — the majority for sexting.Our seminar discussed the issue of teen sexting from all sides: victims, perpetrators and the criminal justice system kicking off with the real-life story of a 15-year-old boy unwittingly caught up in sexting.Our panel of experts provide insight into this type of incident, how it can be prevented and how, if left unaddressed, it can quickly escalate and hold significant consequences for young people.Panel members:— Helen Watkins, Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council— Wayne Steinhardt, Queensland Police Service— Rob Priddey, Cybersafety Team, Department of Education— Prof Mark Kebbell, Griffith Criminology Institute&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Teens across Queensland who share explicit images…

Teens across Queensland who share explicit images using smartphones, social networks and game consoles may be committing an offence.This could not only lead to cyberbullying but also a criminal record.Over the last decade more than 1500 young people under 17 years of age have been cautioned or conferenced by Queensland Police for child exploitation material offences — the majority for sexting.Our seminar discussed the issue of teen sexting from all sides: victims, perpetrators and the criminal justice system kicking off with the real-life story of a 15-year-old boy unwittingly caught up in sexting.Our panel of experts provide insight into this type of incident, how it can be prevented and how, if left unaddressed, it can quickly escalate and hold significant consequences for young people.Panel members:— Helen Watkins, Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council— Wayne Steinhardt, Queensland Police Service— Rob Priddey, Cybersafety Team, Department of Education— Prof Mark Kebbell, Griffith Criminology Institute<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sentencing Seminar — Let's talk about sexts: vulnerable victims or unwitting offenders?

<description>Sentencing for criminal offences arising from the death of a child — Final report&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Sentencing for criminal offences arising from the…

Sentencing for criminal offences arising from the death of a child — Final report<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 13 - Child homicide — the Council releases its final report

<description>Listen to the latest edition of our podcast Sentencing Matters, where we talk to Professor Lorana Bartels from the University of Canberra about the use of community correction orders.Prof Bartels undertakes research in criminal law and criminology, with a particular focus on sentencing and corrections. The podcast looks at how community correction orders are not being widely utilised by judicial officers — and asks how uptake could be improved.Prof Bartels takes us through how appropriate use of these orders can lead to better outcomes for offenders and the community as a whole, while also alleviating rising prison populations and costs.&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Listen to the latest edition of our podcast Sente…

Listen to the latest edition of our podcast Sentencing Matters, where we talk to Professor Lorana Bartels from the University of Canberra about the use of community correction orders.Prof Bartels undertakes research in criminal law and criminology, with a particular focus on sentencing and corrections. The podcast looks at how community correction orders are not being widely utilised by judicial officers — and asks how uptake could be improved.Prof Bartels takes us through how appropriate use of these orders can lead to better outcomes for offenders and the community as a whole, while also alleviating rising prison populations and costs.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 12 - Community correction orders: are they a smarter sentence?

<description>Listen to the latest edition of our podcast Sentencing Matters, where we talk to Deputy President of the Queensland Parole Board Julie Sharp about the broad range of backgrounds and experience represented and how the Parole Board makes decisions. The conversation focuses on the range of factors considered when determining a person’s suitability for parole and that community safety is the top priority for the Parole Board.&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Listen to the latest edition of our podcast Sentencing Matters, where we talk to Deputy President of the Queensland Parole Board Julie Sharp about the broad range of backgrounds and experience represented and how the Parole Board makes decisions. The conversation focuses on the range of factors considered when determining a person’s suitability for parole and that community safety is the top priority for the Parole Board.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 11 - Parole: closing the loop in the sentencing process

In the second of our special youth justice mini-series, Detective Chief Superintendent Cheryl Scanlon revisits the story from our sentencing seminar What happened with Jake? focusing on the importance of early intervention when dealing with young offenders. Cheryl talks about the rise of teen sexting and the importance of making sure policies and practices keep up with a changing society.

In the second of our special youth justice mini-s…

Youth Justice: Prevention better than cure

The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council provides independent research and advice, seeks public views and promotes community understanding of sentencing matters.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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