Target 120
Funded by the Department of Communities
Target 120 is an early intervention program to steer at-risk young people away from the criminal justice system, helping to create safer communities.
The program provides 12 months of targeted, flexible support to young people aged 10-14 years who are at risk of becoming repeat offenders.
The program’s focus is on ‘tertiary’ prevention by identifying those who are already offending and at elevated risk of becoming prolific offenders, implementing support and services, and addressing other social factors that impact on individual behaviour.
It is delivered through a collaboration of government agencies, local community organisations and service providers, such as KALACC.
Participants are provided support to tackle factors that increase the chances of offending, including substance abuse, housing challenges, domestic violence, trauma, mental health issues and poor attendance at school.
The supports received through the program aim to enable young people to make positive life choices and establish to strengthen community connections.
