Justice
Report
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women in prison: pre-prison experiences and post-release reintegration
This research examines pre-prison experiences and post-release needs for the reintegration of CALD women in NSW prisons back into society. It also seeks to create an increased understanding of the needs of CALD women prisoners and to provide information for prison and stakeholders providing social services.
Report
Reducing incarceration of Aboriginal people: challenges and choices
This paper presents an update on factors driving over-representation of Aboriginal people in prison in New South Wales and current efforts to reduce it. It outlines public discussions on alternatives to imprisonment and recaps key inquiry recommendations on how to reduce Aboriginal incarceration.
Working paper
Family size and domestic violence in a high-fertility society
Does family size affect the prevalence of domestic violence? Using nationally representative survey data from Samoa, which has among the world’s highest fertility rates, the author extends the classic work on child quantity-quality trade-offs to also consider domestic violence.
Report
Child protection in South Australia from the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2023
This report provides a summary of the expenditure on child protection services in South Australia in 2021-22, as well as other child protection services program data.
Report
Indigenous domestic and family violence, mental health and suicide
This report discusses the complexities regarding domestic and family violence and mental health for Indigenous Australians, and highlights relevant policies and programs that demonstrate best practice.