- Expressions of interest are now open for the Crisafulli Government's new Crime Prevention Schools, to make Queensland safer.
- Three more Crime Prevention Schools will be delivered in Townsville, Ipswich, and Rockhampton, in addition to the Men of Business Academy on the Gold Coast.
- These schools will re-engage at-risk youth in education, providing tailored learning and life skills to prevent crime before it starts.
The Crisafulli Government is calling for expressions of interest to establish three new Crime Prevention Schools, to restore safety where you live and prevent the next generation of youth falling into a cycle of crime.
The new schools will be located in Townsville, Ipswich, and Rockhampton, increasing the Crime Prevention School network alongside the successful Men of Business Academy on the Gold Coast, where construction has already started to expand the facility.
After a decade of skyrocketing youth offending under the former Labor Government, in just 10 months the Crisafulli Government is delivering on our promise to turn the tide with programs that break the cycle of crime and reduce the number of victims in this State.
The four Crime Prevention Schools will deliver specialised education for students in grades 7-12 to help prevent crime before it starts.
The schools will deliver structured and supportive environments that combine tailored learning with life skills development to help students reconnect with education and community, preparing students for future employment or further study.
Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber said this initiative was a critical step in turning the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis and ensuring Queensland youths have the support they need to turn their lives around.
"The Crisafulli Government's Crime Prevention Schools are part of our plan to prevent crime before it happens and restore safety where you live," Minister Gerber said.
"After 10 years of decline under Labor, we are delivering a fresh start investing in programs that break the cycle of crime and reduce the number of victims in this State.
"These schools will give at-risk youth the life skills, training and support they need to turn towards a brighter future.
"We know one of the best ways to reduce crime is to intervene early, before young people go down a life of crime.
"While the previous Labor government spent a decade neglecting victims and watching youth crime spiral, the Crisafulli Government is delivering real solutions to stop crime before it starts.
"This is about giving every young Queenslander the opportunity to succeed, by keeping kids in school and on the right path to keep our communities safe."
Expressions of interest for the Townsville, Ipswich and Rockhampton Crime Prevention Schools close on 26 September 2025.
