To investigate community-led responses and innovative approaches to the criminal justice system

Aboriginal people are grossly over-represented at all stages of the justice system.

This project will:

• Analyse international, community-led responses to mass imprisonment including policy, practice and program justice reform
• Identify/observe evidence based & effective early intervention, prevention and diversion projects for justice involved people and communities
• Interview service users, providers and stakeholders involved in identified programs, services and local solutions
• Explore initiatives that incorporate restorative and community-based justice incl. sentencing options that provide cultural context and background during sentencing (eg. Gladue Reports - Canada)
• Scope opportunities to adapt initiatives and scale.