Justice
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Do violent teens become violent adults? Links between juvenile and adult domestic and family violence
Previous research exploring pathways into domestic and family violence (DFV) has primarily examined associations between early victimisation and future offending. Less is known about the relationship between adolescent DFV offending and adult DFV offending. This study examined the offending pathways of 8,465 young offenders aged 13–17, who were followed until age 23.
Briefing paper
Family and domestic violence in Australia: prevalence, impacts and responses
This briefing note assesses the prevalence, impact of and responses to family and domestic violence (FDV) in Australia.
Report
Resources, energy and modern slavery: practical responses for managing risk to people
This publication is a guide to help the resources and energy sectors respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The Act requires certain large companies to report annually on their efforts to address risks of modern slavery in their global operations and supply chains.
Discussion paper
Reform of Australia’s electronic surveillance framework: discussion paper
The Australian government has committed to reform Australia’s laws governing electronic surveillance. This discussion paper seeks early views from interested stakeholders and members of the public to inform the development of a new framework.
Report
Deaths in custody in Australia 2020–21
The National Deaths in Custody Program has monitored the extent and nature of deaths occurring in prison, police custody and youth detention in Australia since 1980. In 2020–21 there were 82 deaths in custody: 66 in prison custody and 16 in police custody or custody-related operations. This report contains detailed information on these deaths and...