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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Melissa Davey Medical editor

Crime and nourishment: the Koori court giving help and hope to traumatised kids

Sue Duncombe
Magistrate Sue Duncombe of the NSW youth Koori court, which provides troubled children with support including rehabilitation, cultural engagement, education and healthcare. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian

Whether they are guilty of car theft, home invasion or shoplifting, every child who appears before Sue Duncombe at the New South Wales youth Koori court has their sentence deferred.

The child will be given an opportunity to show the court what happens when – often for the first time in their lives – they are given support, which can include rehabilitation, cultural engagement, education and healthcare.

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