2012
| Author | Graffam, Joseph Henry; Shinkfield, Alison |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar, 2012 |
| Source/Publisher | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Link(s) | https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20120328082825/http://www.aihw.gov.au/closingthegap/documents/resource_sheets/ctgc-rs11.pdf |
| Subjects | Social conditions |
For Indigenous and non-Indigenous ex-prisoners alike, there are numerous benefits associated with employment, including reduced likelihood of reoffending and reimprisonment. This resource sheet discusses the issues surrounding employment of Indigenous ex-prisoners, existing support programs, and strategies to employ more ex-prisoners after their release from correctional institutions. It outlines what works, what doesn’t, and what further research is needed. Sections include: prevalence of Indigenous offending; origins of disadvantage for Indigenous offenders; employment disadvantage; current employment assistance programs; federal government programs; state and territory-funded employment programs; industry-funded employment programs; issues affecting success; a holistic approach to employment assistance; strategies to promote sustainable employment for Indigenous ex-prisoners; and facilitators and barriers (Introduction, edited).
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