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Our Work.
Learn about JCP Youth and the support we provide.
What does JCP Youth do?
JCP Youth supports young people through intensive mentoring, outreach, structured programs and practical support.
Our work is relationship-based, trauma-informed and focused on long-term change. We work alongside young people, families, carers, schools, government agencies and community partners to help young people build stability, confidence, life skills and safer pathways.
What programs does JCP Youth offer?
JCP Youth delivers a range of youth-focused programs, including the BEAST Program, Kaleido Camps, school programs, corporate leadership programs and community-based activities.
Each program has a different purpose, but all are built around connection, safety, personal development and creating better futures for young people.
Explore our programsIs JCP Youth a clinical or counselling service?
No. JCP Youth is not a clinical service and does not replace psychology, counselling, mental health, alcohol and drug, legal, education or child safety services. Our role is practical and relational. We provide consistent mentoring, structure, boundaries, coaching and real-world support while working alongside clinical and specialist services where required.
BEAST & Support.
Understand the program, participation and referral process.
What is the BEAST Program?
The BEAST Program is JCP Youth’s intensive mentorship and outreach program for boys aged 11–17 in Tasmania who have complex needs and may be at risk of entering, or already involved with, the Youth Justice or Child Safety systems.
BEAST combines mentoring, case planning, structured activities, camps, personal development and responsive support. The program is designed to build trust, accountability, emotional regulation, confidence, life skills and stronger community connection over time.
Visit the BEAST ProgramWho is the BEAST Program for?
BEAST is not a general youth activity program. It is designed for young people with high or complex needs who may be experiencing challenges such as educational disengagement, trauma, placement instability, refusal to engage with other services, high-risk behaviour or offending behaviour. Each referral is considered individually. Suitability depends on the young person’s needs, safety, location, capacity, available supports and willingness to engage.
How do BEAST referrals work?
BEAST referrals are considered through government and community pathways, depending on current intake availability and program capacity.
Acceptance is not automatic. JCP Youth reviews referral information, risk, suitability, district capacity and whether BEAST is the right level of support for the young person.
Where a referral is appropriate, the young person is given information about the program and must make an informed, voluntary choice to participate.
For current referral availability, please check the BEAST Program page or contact JCP Youth directly.
Contact us about a referralDoes a young person have to want to participate?
Yes. JCP Youth does not force young people to take part.
Engagement works best when a young person understands the program and chooses to participate. We may take time to build trust, explain expectations and answer questions, but participation is voluntary and based on informed consent.
Does JCP Youth provide accommodation?
JCP Youth is not a public accommodation service or long-term housing provider. In limited circumstances, short-term emergency or respite accommodation may be available for approved BEAST participants where it is safe, appropriate and connected to a broader support plan. Access is not automatic and depends on risk, staffing, availability, approval and the needs of the young person.
Our Approach.
How relationships, challenge and consistent support guide our work.
What does trauma-informed mean at JCP Youth?
Trauma-informed practice means we recognise that behaviour can be shaped by trauma, instability, unmet needs and survival responses.
We focus on safety, predictability, calm leadership, respectful boundaries and dignity. We respond to behaviour with accountability and curiosity, not shame, and we support young people to build regulation, confidence and safer decision-making over time.
How does JCP Youth support behavioural change?
JCP Youth supports behavioural change through relationships, consistency, high expectations and repeated real-life practice. Staff model the standards and behaviours they want young people to develop, including respect, emotional control, responsibility and follow-through. Change is not treated as a quick fix. It is built through trust, clear boundaries, reflection, opportunity, accountability and support over time.
Does JCP Youth run boot camps?
No. JCP Youth does not run boot camps.
Some programs may include challenge-based activities, camps or physical experiences, but these are not punitive, militaristic or designed to force compliance. Challenges are used to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, emotional regulation and personal responsibility in a safe, supported and trauma-informed way.
Child Safety & Privacy.
Our commitment to safe practice, screening and personal information.
Is JCP Youth a Child Safe Organisation?
Yes. JCP Youth is committed to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people.
Child safety is built into staff screening, training, supervision, program planning, risk management, reporting, incident response and continuous improvement. JCP Youth has zero tolerance for child abuse or harm and works to create safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environments where young people feel heard and supported.
Our child safety commitmentHow are staff and volunteers checked and trained?
JCP Youth staff and volunteers are screened before working with young people and must meet relevant child safety and suitability requirements, including Working with Vulnerable People registration where required. Staff receive induction, child safety training, supervision and role-specific training so they can work safely and professionally in complex environments.
How does JCP Youth protect privacy and information?
JCP Youth handles personal information carefully and responsibly.
Information is collected, stored, used and shared only where appropriate, lawful, consented to, or necessary for safety and coordinated support. Staff are expected to follow confidentiality, privacy and record-keeping requirements.
Images, videos and personal stories are only shared through clear consent processes.
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