Research briefs
Research briefs are designed to progress Indigenous evidence-based policy making by making research findings accessible to policy makers. The series of briefs will draw together knowledge in a particular area or will raise issues where further research is needed. The series of briefs encompass topics that are current Indigenous policy issues.
| 3 | Sarah Macgregor This Brief examines whether programs designed to treat sex offenders in Australia and New Zealand are effective in reducing sexual recidivism. The review of the evaluation findings indicates that the vast majority of programs are effective in reducing sexual recidivism. Further evaluation work is needed in the Australian context including examination of the effectiveness of programs for Indigenous sex offenders. |
| 2 | Bail support in Australia (PDF 120kB) Gabrielle Denning-Cotter This Brief examines programs that are designed to assist a person to successfully complete their bail period. From a review of the Australian and international literature, principles of best practice are presented and current bail support programs for adults and juveniles in Australia are outlined. It was found that there are very few Indigenous specific bail support programs. |
| 1 | Research on strong Indigenous communities (PDF 130kB) Ruth Lawrence The first brief examines strong Indigenous communities. This brief describes the variation in Indigenous crime rates among communities and describes what we know about safe communities that have low rates of assault and property violence. The Brief describes what Australian research is available and suggests further research in this area based on innovative international research. |
