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Community Solutions Circles of Support Youth (COSY) Program Description
Case studyCommunity Solutions2026
Findings
What the evidence shows
Circles of Support Youth (COSY) is a wraparound support program operating in Gympie and Sunshine Coast Hinterland regions for young people aged 12-21 experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges. The program provides flexible, voluntary support including one-on-one and group support, assistance with family/education/community connections, and short-term case management. The program aims to help young people re-engage positively in education, community and family through a person-centered approach built around individual goals.
Effect size
How much it moved the needle
Not measured
Method
How the study was done
Program description outlining service delivery model including individual and group support, case management, and community connection facilitation
Cases this speaks to
- Queensland Youth Justice Strategy 2019-2023Queensland, Australia · 2019
- Youth Justice Conferencing Evaluation (NSW BOCSAR 2023)New South Wales, Australia · 2023
- Victorian Youth Justice Strategy 2022-2030Australia (National) · 2022
- NSW Inspector of Custodial Services - Youth JusticeNew South Wales, Australia · 2023
- NSW Youth Justice Blueprint (2024)New South Wales, Australia · 2024
- Throughcare Evaluation — Reintegration After Detention (2022)Australia (National) · 2022
Campaigns this speaks to
- Youth Justice Coalition NSWAustralia - NSW
- Youth Justice Coalition QLD - Voices for ChangeAustralia - QLD
- Koori Youth Justice Program ExpansionVictoria, Australia
- Deadly Connections - Aboriginal Community Justice GroupAustralia - NSW
- SmartJustice for Young PeopleAustralia (National)
- Youth Diversion Reform AllianceAustralia (National)