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Evaluation of the Lismore MERIT Pilot Program: Final Report

Resources Oct,2003

Authors: Passey, Megan, Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health

Publishers: NSW Attorney General's Department

The Lismore Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Pilot Program, a pre-plea early court intervention, was planned by the NSW Government in response to recommendations from the Drug Summit held […]

Understanding the Importance and ‘Potential’ of the Youth Offenders Act 1997 (NSW) in Addressing the Over-Representation of Aboriginal Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System

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Authors: Pheeney, David

Publishers: Indigenous Law Centre, University of NSW

This article evaluates the problem of Indigenous youth overrepresentation in prison, as a consequence of the lack of court alternate diversionary options available within the NSW criminal justice system for […]

‘Do you reckon I’m gunna get bail?’ : the impact and consequences of New South Wales bail laws on Aboriginal juveniles

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Authors: Pheeney, David

Publishers: Indigenous Law Centre, University of New South Wales

The evolution of bail laws in New South Wales (NSW) is critiqued in the context of public debate, political comments and competing interest groups. It is argued that over the […]

Circle sentencing in New South Wales : a review and evaluation

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Authors: Potas, Ivan, Smart, Jane, Brignell, Georgia, Thomas, Brendan, Lawrie, Rowena

Publishers: Judicial Commission of New South Wales

Circle sentencing for Aboriginal offenders was introduced in New South Wales on a trial basis at Nowra in February 2002. This article summarises the findings of a review and evaluation […]

Breach Rate of Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders in NSW

Resources September,2016

Authors: Poynton, Suzanne, Stavrou, Efty, Marott, Neil,

Publishers: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

This report presents reviews the effectiveness of ADVOs in protecting victims of domestic violence. Included in the report is a brief overview of current research on the protective effectiveness of […]

A reflective evaluation of Indigenous mediation services provided by NSW Community Justice Centres

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Authors: Pritchard, Bill

Publishers: Indigenous Law Centre, University of New South Wales

Community Justice Centres (CJCs) commenced the implementation of an Indigenous-specific mediation service in 2002 in response to a need identified through community research. An initial pilot for the recruitment and […]

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