The ASEP Project uses innovative, procedurally just dialogue, which has been rigorously developed and tested and is grounded in the theory of Third Party Policing. The approach is designed to increase students’ school attendance by communicating attendance laws to students and parents in a procedurally fair way. The dialogue will take place through an ASEP Conference – a partnership between the student, their parent/carer, a school representative, and a Queensland Police Service representative. Other participants, such as interpreters or health professionals, will be included as required.
ASEP Conferences are facilitated by an objective third party. The conference results in an individually tailored Action Plan that includes specific actions and commitments for all conference attendees, with a two month monitoring period to help ensure increased attendance.