Background
The Youth Justice Data and Information Group (YJ DIG, also known as the DIG) is comprised of representatives of statutory youth justice agencies from each state and territory. The role of the YJ DIG is to develop, maintain and report on youth justice information.
Reporting structure
The YJ DIG receives direction from and reports to the Australasian Youth Justice Administrators (AYJA). YJ DIG members are responsible for representing the views of their respective jurisdictions and for ensuring that their AYJA member is regularly updated on the work of the DIG.
YJ DIG meetings are also attended by representatives from the Productivity Commission and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Terms of reference
The YJ DIG is responsible for:
- Implementing and monitoring the MoU between AYJA and the AIHW.
- Implementing and developing the YJ NMDS.
- Preparing information for publication in reports as specified under the Schedule to the MoU between the AYJA and the AIHW.
- Providing a forum for discussion on the youth justice performance measures published or proposed for the RoGS, and their counting rules.
- Undertaking other information and data-related projects as directed by the AYJA.
- Providing advice to AYJA on issues relating to information and data.
Membership
Membership is comprised of representatives of statutory youth justice agencies from each state and territory.
Secretariat
Postal address | YJ DIG Secretariat PO Box 570 Canberra ACT 2601 |
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Telephone Facsimile | (02) 6244 1163 (02) 6244 1299 |
Email address |
GovDex
GovDex website (only available to members)