Justice
Report
The Dutch approach to outlaw motorcycle gangs
This paper provides a brief overview of the problem of outlaw motorcycle gangs in the Netherlands, and describes the different aspects of the Dutch whole-of-government approach.
Policy report
Raising the age of criminal responsibility
This briefing from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service outlines their case for raising the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria.
Report
A life course approach to determining the prevalence and impact of sexual violence in Australia
The scale of sexual violence against women and children has likely been underestimated. Until now, research has not extensively examined the prevalence of sexual violence in Australia. This study examined the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH), which has captured sexual violence data – from more than 57,000 women – since 1996.
Report
Family, domestic and sexual violence: national data landscape 2022
This report summarises the national evidence base for monitoring family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) in Australia, highlighting enhancements made over the life of the 'National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022'. The report also describes how the evidence base can be used to measure and monitor FDSV and highlights information...
Journal article
The extent of violence inflicted on adolescent Aboriginal girls in the Northern Territory
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are at very high risk of violence, but there is little evidence about the age at which their higher exposure to violence commences. The aim of this study was to investigate violence inflicted on Aboriginal girls during childhood and adolescence, relative to Aboriginal boys and non-Aboriginal girls.