Resources December,2019
This literature review addresses the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the Canadian criminal justice system. It examines the extent of overrepresentation, its underlying causes, and some initiatives taken to address […]
This report details the outcomes of a project to help develop prevention and intervention methods for sexually exploited children and youth, particularly Aboriginal children and youth. The report below was […]
The rate of female imprisonment in Western Australia is increasing at more than twice the rate of male imprisonment, and 40% of the women are Aboriginal. The inspection of Bandyup […]
The debate surrounding the use of restorative justice (RJ) for domestic violence and sexual assault offences is becoming increasingly complex. The author examines the theoretical constraints on the ability of […]
In common law countries that have been colonized, the colonized peoples are overrepresented in criminal justice statistics and in rates of incarceration. Sentencing laws and court processes have, for some […]
Resources Feb,2009
The rate of imprisonment of Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand continues to be unacceptably high. Indigenous people are more likely to return to prison than are non-Indigenous people. […]
This project is multi-faceted but concentrates on issues related to Indigenous social and community factors related to offending and custody. In particular, it examines a perception that exists in Northern […]
This report provides an overview of the impact of different kinds of crime prevention programs on Aboriginal communities throughout Australia. The report discusses crime levels in Indigenous communities; major crime […]
Resources May,2013
Our justice system is not meeting the needs of Aboriginal people. We have a system of imposed justice, where Aboriginal people feel little sense of ownership or engagement. Decisions are […]