In the dataset register you will find links to some key datasets relevant to Indigenous justice.
The major sources of data in crime and justice research are administrative data and surveys. Administrative data are produced as a byproduct of government administrative processes. Administrative data usually contain minimum client and service information. These data can be used for example, to examine case flow through the criminal justice system. As the collection is designed for administrative purposes, the data are not designed to answer research questions such as the precursors to involvement in crime or the risk factors involved. In contrast to administrative data, surveys are designed to answer specific research questions.
Data collections can be at the population level and may be used to establish baseline information about demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and to monitor changes over time or may be at the program level.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has identified ‘improved crime and justice statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’ as a priority area for development.
Reports which bring together and analyse data and research about Indigenous justice can be found in the Research and Evaluations section of this website, or by using the Search function.
Inform us about any resources that you think should be included in the datasets section by completing the contributor form.
Collection of data from publicly-funded treatment services in all states and territories. Provides data on clients alcohol and other drug treatment services, including drugs of concern, types of treatment received, […]
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 […]
Contains detailed data and commentary on the characteristics of children in the child protection system, specifically age, sex and Indigenous Status. For child protection substantiations, data on family type, socio-economic […]
This is the second Annual Data Compilation Report to inform reporting on progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The report provides information on the progress of the […]
National data on persons in custody and community-based corrections, collected from corrective services agencies in each state and territory. Data for all prisoners on sex, type of custody (open or […]
The Deaths Inside database contains detailed descriptions and categorisation of Indigenous deaths in custody from January 1 2008 onwards. The bulk of the data is compiled from coronial inquests, with […]