Reason uses an evidence-based 'smart on crime' approach to policy development around issues of justice. 

  • Reason advocates for a criminal justice system that focuses on the causes of crime to prevent it from occurring.
  • Reason seeks to address the over-representation of women, particularly First Nations women, in our justice system.
  • Reason supports urgent bail and parole reform. 
  • Reason calls for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised from 10 years to 14 years old.
  • Reason calls for transparent and mandatory use of police body-worn cameras.
  • Reason support a focus on reducing reoffending, not just 'warehousing' people who commit crimes.
  • Reason supports implementing family violence education programs in workplaces across Victoria.
  • Reason supports improved training for police focusing on de-escalation, mental health, disability and cultural competency.
  • Reason supports easier reporting and prosecuting of sex offences.
  • Reason advocates for a criminal justice system that protects and supports victims of crime. 
  • Reason supports increased funding support for legal aid and other community-based justice services.   
  • Reason supports the trialling of police stations run by women, trans and non-gender binary folks with an aim to prevent gender-based violence.