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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in Australian Coroner Courts – A review of the research literature on improving court experiences

Resources April,2021

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This report provides a sound base for reviewing culturally sensitive processes and practices within the coronial system, particularly for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. It does this by […]

Combatting over-representation of Indigenous youth in the Queensland criminal justice system through ‘justice reinvestment’

Resources March,2019

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Abstract In recent years, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Queensland courts have sought to rely on a range of ‘diversionary’ practices such as youth justice conferencing and cautioning as […]

Diversionary pathways for Aboriginal youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Resources August,2018

Authors: Blagg, Harry, Tulich, Tamara
Publishers: Australian Institute of Criminology, Trends and Issues, 557

This article reports on a study undertaken in three Indigenous communities in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia (WA) intended to develop diversionary strategies for young people with fetal […]

ALS/LJF Mapping tool for finalised matters before the courts

Datasets

The Law and Justice Foundation has developed a new database for the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Ltd to assist with planning their Criminal Law Practice services. About the project In […]

A better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence: Recommendations for an accessible, equitable and responsive family law system which better prioritises safety of those affected by family violence

Resources December,2017

Authors: House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs
Publishers: Commonwealth of Australia

This report presents the findings of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs inquiry into Australia’s family law system, and recommendations to improve its response […]

Indigenous People, Mental Health, Cognitive Disability and the Criminal Justice System

Publications

This research brief provides an analysis of available data on the prevalence rates of Indigenous people with mental health disorders and cognitive disability in Australia and outlines the challenges in […]

Trends in Child and Youth Prosecutions in New Zealand 2002-2011

Resources July,2012

Authors: New Zealand Ministry of Justice
Publishers: New Zealand, New Zealand Ministry of Justice

This report identifies the key trends in the New Zealand Ministry of Justice’s Child and Youth Prosecution Statistics 2011. The report focuses on the characteristics and outcomes for children and […]

Inquest into the death of Ian Ward

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Authors: Hope, Alastair Neil, Western Australian Office of the State Coroner
Publishers: Office of the State Coroner of Western Australia

Improving responses to family violence : An advice on the intersection of family violence and family law issues

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Authors: Family Law Council, Family Violence Committee
Publishers: Attorney-General Department, Family Law Council

This report deals with the small proportion of family violence incidents that become visible to the family law system. The study began following the 2006 reforms to the Family Law […]

Thematic review of court security and custodial services in Western Australia

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Authors: Western Australian Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services
Publishers: Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services

This is a review of services provided under the Court Security and Custodial Services Act 1999 by the public and private sectors. Contract services are currently provided by a subsidiary […]