The Hon. Jihad Dib
Minister for Youth Justice
NSW Government
The Hon. Jihad Dib MP is the NSW Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, and Minister for Emergency Services, and the Member for Bankstown. With a strong commitment to community, inclusion and opportunity, Jihad brings extensive experience in education, public service and community leadership. Prior to entering NSW Parliament in 2015, he served as Principal of Punchbowl Boys’ High, where he worked closely with students, families, community organisations and government agencies to create positive change and improve outcomes for young people. As Minister for Youth Justice, Jihad is focused on supporting effective approaches that help young people build safer futures, strengthen communities and create pathways for positive participation in society.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:10
Government Address: Reimagining youth justice through prevention, partnership and early intervention
With Aboriginal children and young people continuing to be overrepresented in the youth justice system, how can governments work alongside Aboriginal communities to create earlier, more effective responses?
Hear how the NSW Government is approaching youth justice reform through prevention, diversion, community partnerships and culturally informed approaches that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal young people while strengthening community safety.
Jihad Dib, Minister for Youth Justice, NSW Government