Significant reform is necessary of the laws protecting the community from reoffending risks posed by some people convicted of serious crimes. This paper presents proposals for the reform of the law governing preventive detention, extended supervision orders and public protection orders.

Churchill Fellows represent Australians from all walks of life and, in sharing insights gained from research into and first-hand experiences of international practices, they offer unique perspectives of value for Australian policymakers. This third edition of Policy Futures showcases the best of the Churchill Fellows’ ideas, and provides targeted and relevant policy advice.

This report presents findings from the evaluation of the Women’s SupPORT Pathways Project, an initiative of the Law and Advocacy Centre for Women (LACW). This innovative program supports women involved in the justice system, or at risk of such involvement, to engage with community football clubs as a pathway to greater social connection and wellbeing.

This report investigates the place and purpose of prison in contemporary Australian society and assess the part it plays in the criminal justice systems. It also argues, in line with recent research, that the marginal effect of prison in Australia appears to be declining.

This Winston Churchill Fellowship was undertaken during a time when there was a growing outcry from the Australian community for measures to prevent violence against women and children. Throughout this report, the author frequently reference data and reoffending rates from Canada, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom to underscore the outcomes achieved...