Leavers is a time to celebrate, but it is also a time when young people can get into trouble with the law.
The most common legal issues that come up at Leavers relate to drugs, alcohol, driving, sex and consent, and dealing with police.
These videos are part of the R U Legal? Leavers project and will help you to understand what kind of trouble you can get into at Leavers, what the legal consequences could be, and where to get help.
Where else can I get help?
Here are some other organisations and contacts that might be useful.
- WA Police
For non-emergency help from the police, call 131 444. - Sexual Assault Resource Centre – call (08) 6458 1828 (24-hour emergency line) or 1800 199 888 (free call from landlines)
SARC provides a 24-hour medical, forensic and counselling service to people who have experienced a sexual assault. SARC provides crisis telephone counselling as required. - Kids Helpline – call 1800 55 1800
Provides free phone and online counselling to young people aged 5 ‑ 25. Children can make contact with professional counsellors by phone, webchat or email to discuss any issue that is concerning them. - Youth Legal Service – call (08) 9202 1688 or 1800 199 006 (country callers)
Free confidential legal services to young people aged under 25 in Western Australia. - Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia – call (08) 9265 6666
Provides legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Western Australia. It has offices in Perth and 12 regional centres. - Lawstuff
Provides legal information for young people on a range of issues
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