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People with intellectual and other cognitive disability in the criminal justice system : Report for NSW Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care

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Authors: Baldry, Eileen, Dowse, Leanne, Clarence, Melissa
Publishers: Department of Family and Community Services NSW, Ageing, Disability and Home Care

This report outlines the key findings of a research project on a cohort of 2,731 individuals in NSW whose mental health disorders and cognitive disability (MHDCD) diagnoses are known, who […]

Intellectual disability, Aboriginal status and risk of re-offending in young offenders on community orders

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Authors: Kenny, Dianna T, Frize, Matthew
Publishers: Indigenous Law Centre, University of New South Wales

While several key contributing factors to illegal activity have been identified and frequently studied, this article identifies mental health/illness, intellectual disability (ID) and Aboriginal status as factors that need further […]

Indigenous mental health in the criminal justice system : a review for the Justice Mental Health Strategy, Justice Health and Indigenous Issues Unit : final report

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Authors: Jones, Robin, Day, Andrew, Victoria. Dept. of Justice. Indigenous Issues Unit,
Publishers: Department of Justice

This report offers an overview of research that has been conducted in the area of Indigenous mental health, particularly as it relates to the mental health of those who come […]

Indigenous People and Cognitive Disability: An Introduction to Issues in Police Stations

Resources Mar,2006

Authors: Sotiri, Mindy, Simpson, Jim
Publishers: Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 17(3), pp431-443

This article draws together some of the major themes which emerged from an exploratory study of the issues facing Indigenous people who have a cognitive disability and come into contact […]

Mental health of Indigenous Australians : a review of findings from community surveys

Resources July,2005

Authors: Jorm, Anthony F, Bourchier, Sarah J, Cvetkovski, Stefan, Stewart, Gavin
Publishers: Medical journal of Australia 196 (2)

This report assembles what is known about the mental health of Indigenous Australians from community surveys. A systematic search was conducted of publications and data sources since 2000. Surveys had […]