VALS is committed to ensuring a safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. We believe children and young people have the right to be respected and feel culturally safe.

Our processes enable children and young people to be empowered and to be heard. VALS legal and community justice practices, utilise a trauma informed approach and provide social and emotional supports.

Children and young people who are LGBTIQA+, gender diverse, or who have a disability are provided with a safe environment in which their diverse needs are respected.

Staff and volunteers are required to protect children and young people in accordance with our policies.

Specialist training is provided to our youth legal service including child safety and Cultural capability training.