Social Issues

Cuts to access with justice system support service

Posted on: Fri 21 Sep 2018

Among the cuts to services in State Budget 2018-19, is the discontinuation of the Communication Partner Service, run through Uniting Communities.

CPS is a volunteer service to support adults and children with complex communication needs in the criminal justice system.

Mark Henley, Manager, Advocacy at Uniting Communities, explains to Small Change‘s Lisa Burns how he reacted to the news and the importance of this unique service.

Produced by Lisa Burns

Image supplied and approved for use by SACOSS

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