This paper investigates the effectiveness of the application of the concept of community policing across three separate geographic locations, which have different social settings.

This report models the cost-benefits of introducing diversionary programs early in life for people with mental health disorders and cognitive impairment. This report uses New South Wales as the example for discussion as it has the best information on mental health disorders and cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system. Released by the Australian Human...

The Commissioner for Children and Young People has called for a strong focus on diversion and improved collaboration between agencies to address the increasing numbers of young people in detention in Western Australia. In an issues paper Youth Justice released today, Commissioner Michelle Scott recommends a rapid increase in services and programs, including mental health...

This discussion paper outlines offending and justice issues in Western Australia, and recommends a policy shift to 'justice reinvestment', an approach that aims to address the risk factors of crime, crime prevention, and adequate rehabilitation of offenders.

The report is the result of twelve months research by Jesuit Social Services that was funded by a grant from the Legal Services Board Grants Program. Along with conventional social research methods, the approach was influenced by Jesuit Social Services’ long record of engagement in the field and its mission of seeking to build a...