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 […]

Problematic alcohol consumption is a major contributor to the poor health status, social problems and shorter life expectancy of Australian Indigenous people. While Indigenous people are less likely to drink […]

This paper looks at issues of crime and violence in Indigenous communities in the context of broader problems of criminal justice law, policy and practice. In particular it addresses four […]

In May 2008 the Government established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children which was tasked was to provide the Government with advice on the […]

In May 2008 the Government established an 11-member national council which was tasked was to provide the Government with advice on the development of an evidence-based national plan of action […]

This is the first report on progress towards the six targets set by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to reduce the gap in life opportunities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous […]

In May 2008 the Government established an 11-member national council which was tasked to provide the Government with advice on the development of an evidence-based national plan of action to […]

In May 2008 the Government established an 11-member national council which was tasked to provide the Government with advice on the development of an evidence-based national plan of action to […]

The Sisters In Spirit initiative is a research, education and policy initiative funded by Status of Women Canada. The initiative is designed to address the disturbing numbers of missing and […]

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. […]