Are you?:

• Passionate about supporting and empowering young people? 
• Open minded with great communication skills? 
• Want to develop your knowledge of the law and criminal justice procedures?

YRIPP is seeking committed volunteers over 18 years old with access to their own transport and phone.

YRIPP volunteers need good communication skills, an openness to diversity and other people's values; and a willingness to be challenged and to learn.

What does an Independent Person do?
An Independent Person (IP) is a volunteer who is independent of the Criminal Justice System and supports young people during interviews with Police when a parent or guardian is unavailable.

The Independent Person then refers young people to support services to reduce their chances of future offending.

Independent Persons are trained in relevant police and legal processes as well as in working with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse young people.

About YRIPP?
YRIPP is funded by the Department of Justice and is a partnership program of the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues (CMYI), the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, the Federation of Community Legal Centres, UnitingCare, Victoria Police and other agencies.