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Fiona Allison
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Journal article
The promise of justice reinvestment for First Nations children and young people in Australia
This article introduces the concept of justice reinvestment (JR) as defined and applied in Australia by First Nations people, including as a mechanism with potential to reduce over-representation of young First Nations people in the justice system. It draws on specific examples from longer-standing JR initiatives and their implementation of JR elements.
Report
'If you don’t think racism exists come take a walk with us'
This report presents accounts of racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the Call It Out register. It explores the impacts of the Voice referendum, the racism that plays out in institutions and systems of governance, and in the everyday places we live, work and play.
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Call It Out racism register: the first six months
This report provides a preliminary analysis of the incidents of racism recorded during the first six months of the Call It Out register, covering the period 21 March 2022 to 20 September 2022.
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Redefining reinvestment
This report is report based on research with Aboriginal communities in Bourke, Moree and Mt Druitt. It conveys their experiences of the criminal justice system and captures their perspectives on ‘reinvestment’ in New South Wales. The report also invites government to commence a process of co-design, led by those Aboriginal communities where local solutions are...
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The civil and family law needs of Indigenous people in Victoria
This report identifies the most pressing legal needs of Indigenous Victorians, which involve housing, discrimination and debt. The report presents key findings and recommendations of research conducted in 2012- 2013 by the Indigenous Legal Needs Project (ILNP) in Victoria. The ILNP is a national project. Its aims are to: identify and analyse the legal needs...