Justice
Research Summary
Pathways to homelessness for people exiting custody in NSW
This Evidence Brief presents key findings from Taylor Fry’s Pathways to homelessness report about people exiting custody in New South Wales (NSW). The authors also discuss implications for policy and practice.
Report
Secrecy, control and violence in women's intimate relationships with child sexual abuse material offenders
This paper presents the findings of the first study to examine the crossover between domestic violence, coercive control and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offending in intimate relationships.
Report
Deaths in custody in Australia 2021–22
In 2021–22, there were 106 deaths in custody: 84 in prison custody and 22 in police custody or custody-related operations. In total, there were 24 Indigenous deaths and 81 non-Indigenous deaths in custody and one death of a person whose Indigenous status was unknown. This report contains detailed information on these deaths and compares the...
Report
Bail and parole app scoping project: final report
This project scoped whether application software for a mobile or similar device (an app) that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on bail or parole is regarded as appropriate, useful and beneficial within the ACT Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities involved with the justice system.
Report
Mixed bunch: the use and utility of administrative data in dispute and complaint resolution bodies in Victoria
Dispute and complaint resolution bodies are a vital part of the Victorian justice system, providing access to civil justice for thousands of Victorians. While they have a vibrant political and policy history, their establishment and functions have been organic and piecemeal. This report is an important first step in exploring how existing administrative data might...