9am to 5pm Monday - Friday for court supports, Police custody supports 24/7
The Justice Advocacy Service provides free services for people with cognitive impairment across NSW, by supporting them at court, police stations and correctional facilities.
The Justice Advocacy Service provides free support to people with a cognitive impairment if they come into contact with the criminal justice system. We support and advocate for victims, witnesses and suspects/defendants in all criminal justice matters. This includes traffic and AVO matters at police stations, court and prison. Unlike other services we do not require full diagnosis to assist people and support all ages. If you or someone you know has the following disabilities or suspected disabilities we can help: Intellectual Disability Dementia Autism Borderline Intellectual Functioning Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Acquired Brain Injury Brain injury or damage resulting from the overuse of drugs or alcohol
Eligibility Criteria
Diagnosis or suspected cognitive impairment with criminal proceedings
120 Fitzroy St,Grafton NSW 2460
1 Duke St,Grafton NSW 2460
23 Commercial Road,Alstonville NSW 2477
91 Victoria St,Grafton NSW 2460
96 Main Street,Alstonville NSW 2477
20A River Street,Maclean NSW 2463
Shop 3, ,166 River Street,,BALLINA NSW 2478
Shop 5, 6 Oak Street,Evans Head NSW 2473
Shop 2, 120 Fitzroy Street,Grafton NSW 2460
Treelands Drive Community Centre,24 Treelands Drive,Yamba NSW 2464
1/72 Yamba Rd,Yamba NSW 2464
121 Pound Street,Grafton NSW 2460
26 Villiers St,Grafton NSW 2460
1/55 Prince Street Grafton 2460,Mid City Arcade,Grafton NSW 2460
64 Crane Street,Ballina NSW 2478
Clarence Valley
Unit 10,185 Briens Rd,Northmead NSW 2152
Grafton Court House47 Victoria StGrafton NSW 2460, Australia
Disabled Access Available
(02) 9265-6300
130-066
IntakeJAS@idrs.org.au
https://idrs.org.au/jas/
https://www.facebook.com/IntellectualDisabilityRightsService/
https://twitter.com/IDRS_NSW?lang=en
Volunteers Required
Entry is free and it is available for non-profit groups and organisations.