ISSP in Victoria.
Strength and connection through community-based care.
Our Intensive Supervision and Support Program is a community-based alternative to custody for young women ages 12 to 17 in Victoria.
Young women in the justice system.
The John Howard Society of Victoria’s ISSP provides intensive supervision and rehabilitative support specifically for female-identifying youth ages 12 to 17, combining compliance monitoring with counselling, education support, family mediation, and connections to work and volunteer opportunities.
The Program
Alternative to custody for female-identifying youth ages 12 to 17, referred by probation officers.
Intensive Support and Supervision Program (ISSP)
Intensive community supervision.
Compliance monitoring and reporting.
Individual and group counselling.
Family support (counselling, mediation, crisis intervention).
Teacher and counsellor-supported education.
Work experience and volunteer placements.
Social, cultural, and recreational activities.
Connection to community supports and services.
Location: Victoria and surrounding area.
Eligibility
ISSP is open to:
Female-identifying youth between ages 12 and 17.
Youth referred by a probation officer as an alternative to custody.
Self-referrals not accepted.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About ISSP in Victoria.
No. ISSP is a court-ordered program. Youth are referred by probation officers and must comply with the conditions of their community supervision.
Staff monitor compliance with your supervision conditions and report non-compliance to your probation officer.
Yes. JHS Victoria’s ISSP is specifically for female-identifying youth ages 12 to 17.
The program can include counselling (individual and group), school support, work experience, volunteering, and recreational activities. What you do depends on your supervision plan.
Yes. Staff provide support to parents and caregivers, including counselling, mediation, and crisis intervention to help maintain stability at home.
To help youth meet their court conditions, develop skills to manage challenges, reduce reoffending, and avoid custody.