01 / Mentorship
Individual support.
An intensive 12-month support period with regular contact, individualised case management and personal development planning.
Intensive youth justice – mentorship & community outreach
BEAST Program
Support that shows up.
Responsive outreach and mentorship for boys aged 11–17 with complex needs. JCP Youth’s flagship program combines consistent support, practical experiences and positive community connection.
Community-based referrals are currently closed.
Read the referral information below for the current pathway.
Boys aged 11–17
Support for young people with complex needs
12 months
Intensive mentorship and support
24/7 outreach
Responsive support across Tasmania
About BEAST
Relationships at the centre.
The BEAST Program is JCP Youth’s flagship mentorship and outreach initiative for boys aged 11–17 who may have complex needs within the community.
Delivered across Tasmania, BEAST combines mentorship, case management and high-impact experiences to help participants develop leadership, life skills and positive community engagement.
The program is designed for young people at risk of entering or escalating within the Child Safety or Youth Justice systems, and who demonstrate a willingness to make positive change in their lives.
Our program partner
In partnership with the Tasmanian Government, through the Department for Education, Children and Young People.
Program overview
Consistent, practical support.
02 / Experiences
Connection through doing.
Activity days and overnight camps that support leadership, life skills and positive community engagement.
03 / Outreach
Responsive support.
24/7 outreach response and emergency support, with access to respite accommodation when required.
Referral information
Finding the right pathway.
BEAST is for boys aged 11–17. Priority is given to young people experiencing:
- Educational disengagement
- Exposure to significant trauma
- Multiple placement breakdowns
- Refusal to engage with other services
- High-risk or offending behaviours
Community referrals are closed.
The next intake will be advertised on the JCP Youth website and social media.
Referrals are considered in consultation with government services.
For information about a young person who needs support, contact the Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line.
Strong Families, Safe Kids
If you have concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a young person, contact the Advice and Referral Line.
Useful to know
Questions about BEAST?
Read JCP Youth’s frequently asked questions for more information about the program.
Child safety
Safe. Heard.
Respected.
Every young person has the right to feel safe and be treated with dignity. JCP Youth is committed to child safety, listening to young people and responding to concerns.