Northern Territory Government
Department of Corrections Domestic violence prevention program, first of its kind for youth detainees in the NT
08/12/2025
A new program aiming to intervene early and prevent domestic violence is being rolled out to youth in the Northern Territory, in a first for NT Corrections.
The Department has partnered with Power Community Limited (PCL) to expand its prevention program, 'Power to End Violence Against Women' to young people.
PCL, the charity arm of the Port Adelaide Football Club, will deliver educational programs to youths, with Australian Football League players promoting meaningful change.
The program is designed to educate young boys on respectful relationships, change societal behaviours and prevent gender-based violence, with a range of key topics covered each session.
The first session under the partnership was held at the Alice Springs bail support facility last month and more sessions were held at the Holtze Youth Detention Centre on the weekend.
An 'Empowered Program', which equips young girls with the tools to better understand the impacts of gendered expectations and family violence will also be delivered to female youths in Darwin.
Acting Director of Youth Justice Programs Renae Scown said the feedback has been really positive from participants, with one youth saying the sessions will help them make the right decisions and better choices.
Power Community Limited's Head of Programs Braedon Talbot said they are proud to expand their 'Power to End Violence Against Women' program into the Northern Territory.
"Using the club's platform and the power of sport to help educate citizens within correctional facilities is incredibly important, and we're grateful for the opportunity to play a role in addressing the pressing issue of gender-based violence.
"On average, one woman is killed every nine days by a current or former partner, and two in five women have experienced violence since the age of fifteen.
"These are not just numbers - they represent mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. These statistics paint a confronting picture of the reality we face in Australia."
Mr Talbot said the program is all about stopping violence before it starts.
"Using our players' voices and leveraging our brand is a proven method of engagement that inspires change. We're proud to have been playing an active role in this space for a decade, while acknowledging there is still much more to be done."
The partnership is part of the NT Government's reducing crime strategy, aiming to break the cycle of violence and there are plans to further expand the initiative into youth diversion programs.
The NT Government is investing more than $200,000 in the program, which will run until December 2026.
