Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:47 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CHCYJ402A

State Code
D2733

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

24/10/2012

Field of Education

090505 - Youth Work

Original Release Date

24/10/2012

Nominal Hours

Description

DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to recognise and support the specific needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families

1.1 Communicate appropriately with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families to develop trust and professional relationships
1.2 Apply knowledge of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system to identify particular needs
1.4 Discuss with the young person and family specific cultural and community characteristics and/or expectations that may assist with supporting the young person
1.3 Use a variety of sources to obtain information about the cultural needs of the young person
1.4 Provide opportunities for the young person and their family to obtain further information

2. Communicate and manage information about the young person

2.1 Demonstrate consideration and understanding of ethical practices and cultural protocols for obtaining and sharing information about the young person
2.2 Follow relevant organisation policies and procedures for communication strategies to be used with diverse groups and individuals
2.3 Provide interpreter and/or translator services for families where this will assist communication
2.5 Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority
2.6 Use information obtained about the young person's cultural identity to inform case plans and activities

3. Support families and kinship networks to remain in contact with young people

3.1 Consult with the family and kinship networks of young people to identify practical assistance needed to maintain contact with young person
3.2 Access resources to support family contact with young person in custody
3.3 Determine any potential barriers to communication for young people and their families and support the maintenance of communication
3.4 Recognise the importance of whole of community in supporting and caring for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people
3.5 Encourage family participation in case planning

4. Represent the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people to others in the organisation

4.1 Identify and convey the cultural needs of the young person to other staff and agencies
4.2 Encourage families to convey any specific needs of the young person to relevant staff
4.3 Seek cultural expertise for suggestions on how to make the environment sensitive to cultural needs
4.4 Observe and report any risk factors for self-harm
4.5 Source and provide information on other services that can support the family and young person

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG818	CHCPRT017	Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J267	CHC41912	Certificate IV in Youth Justice	Qualification