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Apr, 2014
This paper highlights the need for alternative prevention and intervention strategies to curb the ?epidemic? of family violence within Aotearoa New Zealand. The paper discusses the context of violence and…
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December, 2009
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This research was commissioned as part of the Federal Government’s “Breaking the Cycle” initiative which aimed to address the impact of alcohol and drug abuse among Indigenous people living in…
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2015
This study focuses on prison health services in the adult prison system in Victoria and their relationship to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). It includes an overview of Aboriginal…
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November, 2022
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Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a complex societal problem that needs a comprehensive, coordinated response. The complexity arises because of the mix of victims, perpetrators, types of violence, involvement…
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2007
The Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement of 2002 committed the government to reducing Aboriginal contact with the criminal justice system, partly through the introduction of Koori courts as a part of…
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2012
A free service initiated by the Magistrates’ Court has been established in Victoria to support Koori men and women involved with family violence matters in the court system. The pilot…
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2013
Authors:
Ogloff, James,
Patterson, Jenny,
Cutajar, Margaret,
Adams, Karen,
Thomas, Stuart,
Halacas, Chris
The Koori prisoner mental health and cognitive function study is an initiative between the Victorian Government and the Koori community. The study uses a literature review and interviews with Koori…