2010
| Author | Morgan, Anthony; Louis, Erin |
|---|---|
| Date | 2010 |
| Source/Publisher | Australian Institute of Criminology |
| Link(s) | https://www.aic.gov.au/publications/tbp/tbp39 |
| Subjects | Courts and sentencing |
Indigenous sentencing courts have been established in most Australian jurisdictions to reduce high rates of reoffending among Indigenous offenders and to provide a more culturally appropriate criminal justice process that increases the involvement and confidence of the Indigenous community in the courts. This report presents the findings from a comprehensive evaluation of the Queensland Murri Court. The study examined adult and youth courts in five cites to determine the extent to which they reduce indigenous over-representation in prison and juvenile detention; reduce rates of failing to appear in court; decrease offending and breaches; and strengthen the partnership between the courts and the community.
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