- The Crisafulli Government is delivering Gold Standard Early Intervention to help make Queensland safer and turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
- $65 million Proven Initiatives program to deliver support for community-led early intervention programs delivering results to divert youth from crime.
- First round of $5 million now open for expressions of interest.
- Proven Initiatives will complement Kickstarter program to deliver effective early intervention.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a major funding boost to back Gold Standard Early Intervention, as part of the latest initiative to tackle Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
Early intervention programs with a track record of success will be provided with a crucial funding boost, with expressions of interest now open for the first round of the $65 million Proven Initiatives program.
Proven Initiatives is one part of the Crisafulli Government's $115 million investement into Gold Standard Early Intervention and is part of a fresh start to begin turning the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
Successful applicants will be awarded ongoing funding for three years to continue delivering early intervention programs that are proven to prevent or reduce youth offending, increase education or employment, and foster community engagement and positive participation.
Programs will be required to deliver on the following measures:
90% of youths don't commit crime during the program and in the 12 months after completion.
75% school or training attendance rate, or where applicable, holding down employment.
All youths engage in community engagement or outreach activities to build connections into local communities.
All youths have regular contact with the program.
Expressions of interests are now open with applications closing 20 October.
After 10 years of decline under Labor, the Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer with new early intervention and rehabilitation programs to break the cycle of youth crime.
Since the Crisafulli Government's Making Queensland Safer laws were introduced, the number of serious repeat offenders has fallen 17.5%, helping turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber said the Crisafulli Government was investing in Gold Standard Early Intervention to restore safety where you live.
"We know one of the best ways to reduce youth crime is to intervene early, before young people enter a life of crime," Minister Gerber said.
"These programs will help prevent the next generation of youth offenders, by giving young people the skills they need to turn away from crime and become productive members of the community.
"By providing ongoing funding to locally led organisations, the Crisafulli Government is delivering the certainty they need to help turn the tide on youth crime by breaking the cycle of crime.
"Our continued investment will empower these organisations to plan strategically and innovate, ultimately improving their impact.
"We know what works in Cairns might not work for Coolangatta, Gold Standard Early Intervention delivers community-led programs that work for their local community."
