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Jeff Budd pushes for a youth diversion program in regional NSW, using a model from Armidale to prevent crime through empathy, skills, and animal care.
Former Oxley Chief Inspector Jeff Budd, a 40-year veteran in youth crime prevention, is pushing for early intervention in regional communities to stop youth offending before it starts.
Speaking at a parliamentary inquiry and Tamworth Regional Council meeting, he advocated for a youth diversion program modeled on Armidale’s BackTrack initiative, focusing on empathy, skill-building, and stable relationships.
A proposed facility on the Precious Pets site would offer life skills and animal care programs, supported by agencies like Fresh Footprints.
The council has approved the site purchase, aiming for a community-led, non-punitive space that supports at-risk youth without forcing them out, even if they make mistakes.
The goal is to restore self-worth and prevent entrenched cycles of crime.
Jeff Budd promueve un programa de distracción juvenil en la región de Nueva Gales del Sur, utilizando un modelo de Armidale para prevenir el crimen a través de la empatía, las habilidades y el cuidado de los animales.