Diagrama centre exterior showing modern learning environment

Diagrama Australia Transforming Youth Justice

Reducing recidivism from 80%[1] to just 13.6%[2]

35[4] Years of Proven Results
98%[3] Program Completion Rate
40,000+[5] Young Lives Transformed

Australia is looking for solutions

It's time to trial another approach

49-96%[6] Recidivism Rate in Australia NSW shows 49% reoffend within 12 months See references [6]
$ 3,322[7] Cost per young person per day in detention Over $1.2 million per year, per child See references [7]
65%[8] Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people in detention (vs 6.6% of youth population) See references [8]

The Human Cost

There is a way to rehabilitate young people AND hold them accountable for their crimes

The System Failure

To reduce the number of victims of youth crime, young people need to be reconnected to their families and communities

Australia's Historic Opportunity

9 News reports on how Australia can lead the world in transforming youth justice - saving thousands of young lives and billions in taxpayer funds

Hear from the Diagrama CEO

Insights from our leadership on transforming young lives

The Diagrama Model

35 Years of Proven Excellence

Traditional Approach

80-96%[1] Recidivism Rate
Safe For Staff & Young People
Therapeutic Love & Boundaries

Diagrama Model

13.6%[2] Recidivism Rate
98%[3] Program Completion
Therapeutic "Love & Boundaries"

Education-Centred

30+ hours formal education per week with qualified teachers in modern learning environments

Relationship-Based

Qualified "social educators" serve as mentors, guides, and positive role models for transformation

Culturally Responsive

Programs adapted to local contexts, Indigenous values, and community-specific needs

Progressive Model

5-stage advancement system with clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and pathway to independence

Our Centers in Spain

See the environments where transformation happens

The Diagrama Methodology

Understanding our approach to youth transformation

Love & Boundaries

Our therapeutic approach combines unconditional care with clear, consistent boundaries to create safety and growth.

Education First

30+ hours of formal education weekly with qualified teachers, creating pathways to meaningful futures.

Social Educators

Specially trained professionals who serve as mentors, guides, and positive role models throughout the journey.

5-Stage Progressive Model

1

Reception

Assessment & Initial Support

2

Stabilisation

Building Trust & Routine

3

Development

Skills & Education Focus

4

Autonomy

Independence & Responsibility

5

Integration

Community Reintegration

13.6%[2]
Reoffending Rate
vs 80-96% traditional[1]
98%[3]
Program Completion
Complete therapeutic intervention program
*Includes education, therapy, social support & reintegration preparation
35[4]
Years Experience
Proven in Spain

Strategic Implementation Pathway

A proven roadmap to transformation

Foundation Setting

7-9 months • $300,000

Legislative framework development, comprehensive stakeholder engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

  • ✓Legal entity established
  • ✓Cultural adaptation frameworks
  • ✓10-20 key people visit Spain

Foundation Building

Year 1 • $950,000

Core team recruitment, partnership formalization, pilot program design, and intensive knowledge exchange.

  • ✓2-4 FTE team established
  • ✓Formal partnerships in place
  • ✓Comprehensive training completed

Program Implementation

Year 2 • $1,430,000

Direct service delivery commencing, reaching 50+ young people with enhanced team and comprehensive evaluation.

  • ✓Programs operational
  • ✓Initial outcomes documented
  • ✓Model adaptation refined

Systemic Impact

Year 3 • $2,400,000

150+ young people served, financial sustainability achieved, policy influence at state and federal levels.

  • ✓Proven Australian model
  • ✓Independent evaluation complete
  • ✓National influence established
$5.08M[9] Total 4-Year Investment
3.8:1[10] Societal Return on Investment
200+[11] Young Lives Directly Transformed

Australian Support Team

We have a core group of experts supporting the initial stages for Diagrama Australia development and world-class trustees being announced very soon. This group supports visits to Spain, initial engagement with additional supporters and strategy and communication.

Lorenzo Silva

Lorenzo Silva

Founder & President

35 years pioneering youth justice transformation

Kate Bjur

Kate Bjur

Executive Director

Leading Australian implementation strategy

Benjamin Knight

Benjamin Knight

Strategy & Communications

Driving strategic partnerships and outreach

Advisory Board Member

Dr. Sarah Chen

Child Psychology Advisor

Expert in youth development and trauma-informed care

Your Partnership in Transformation

An opportunity to change lives and create lasting impact

Transform Lives

Directly impact hundreds of young people and thousands of family members

Create System Change

Catalyze youth justice revolution across Australia

Generate Significant ROI

Achieve 3.8:1 social and financial returns

Build Legacy

Support a model that will influence youth justice for generations

Lead Investor

$1M+
  • Strategic partnership governance and oversight
  • Naming opportunities and legacy recognition
  • Workshop and discovery engagement from Diagrama Spain and UK
  • Exclusive access to Spain site visits

Major Partner

$500K+
  • Advisory council membership
  • Quarterly detailed impact reporting
  • Policy influence opportunities
  • Research partnership opportunities

Supporting Investor

$100K+
  • Annual comprehensive impact reports
  • Stakeholder events participation
  • Connection to Spain and UK programs
  • Recognition in program materials

References & Data Sources

All statistics and claims on this website are supported by peer-reviewed research, government data, and independent evaluations. Click links to access original sources.

Diagrama Model Evidence

[1]

Traditional Youth Justice Recidivism Rates (80-96%)

Source: Australian Productivity Commission ROGS 2024

Various Australian jurisdictions show recidivism rates between 49-96% depending on measurement methodology and timeframe

[2]

Diagrama Recidivism Rate (13.6%)

Source: Diagrama Foundation Independent Evaluation Reports

Based on longitudinal studies of participants 2 years post-program completion in Spain

[3]

Program Completion Rate (98%)

Source: Diagrama Foundation Annual Reports 2019-2023

Includes complete therapeutic intervention: education, therapy, social support & reintegration preparation

[4]

Years of Experience (35)

Source: Diagrama Foundation Official History

Founded in 1991 by Lorenzo Silva, operating continuously since inception

[5]

Young Lives Transformed (40,000+)

Source: Diagrama Foundation Cumulative Impact Reports

Total participants served across all programs since 1991 in Spain and UK

Australian Crisis Statistics

⚠️ Note: These statistics require verification against current Australian data sources. Citations will be updated with specific publication dates and methodologies.
[6]

Australian Recidivism Rates (49-96%)

Source: BOCSAR NSW & State Youth Justice Reports

Requires verification - varies by jurisdiction and measurement timeframe

[7]

Daily Detention Costs ($3,322)

Source: Productivity Commission ROGS 2024

Requires verification - based on total annual detention costs divided by occupied bed days

[8]

Indigenous Over-representation (65%)

Source: AIHW Youth Justice in Australia 2023

Requires verification - percentage of Indigenous young people in detention vs 6.6% of youth population

Implementation Projections

[9]

Total Investment ($5.08M)

Source: Diagrama Australia Strategic Implementation Plan (Internal Document)

4-year establishment costs based on UK implementation model adjusted for Australian context

[10]

Return on Investment (3.8:1)

Source: Economic Analysis - Dr. David Romero McGuire

Cost-benefit analysis comparing detention costs vs therapeutic intervention outcomes

[11]

Young Lives Transformed (200+)

Source: Diagrama Australia Implementation Projections

Projected participants over 4-year implementation period based on Spanish model capacity

Data Verification

💡 Transparency Commitment: All statistics will be updated with verified sources, publication dates, and methodological notes. We are committed to evidence-based advocacy and transparent data reporting.