Australia
Journal article
The promise of justice reinvestment for First Nations children and young people in Australia
This article introduces the concept of justice reinvestment (JR) as defined and applied in Australia by First Nations people, including as a mechanism with potential to reduce over-representation of young First Nations people in the justice system. It draws on specific examples from longer-standing JR initiatives and their implementation of JR elements.
Report
Track, harass, repeat: investigating attitudes that normalise tech-based coercive control
This summary report explores attitudes and expectations that could normalise the use of tech-based coercive control in relationships. It aims to understand the prevalence of certain harmful expectations and attitudes relating to tech-based surveillance and micro-management (often elements of tech-based coercive control) in intimate relationships.
Briefing paper
Where are school funding negotiations up to?
A summary of the status of the national Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. This paper presents what's on the table, the status of the bilateral agreements between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, and where to from here. It finds that until agreements are finalised, full details about the funding increase will remain unknown.
Report
Assessing, differentiating, and reporting the functional strengths and support needs of children for whom there are developmental concerns
This report describes the development of an evidence-based and culturally responsive approach to addressing the current gap in knowledge and lack of consensus about how best to assess, differentiate and report children’s functional strengths and support needs. The framework will inform professional practice, operational guidance and decision-making.
Journal article
Considering the need for congruence in Closing the Gap, target 10: reducing high rates of adult Aboriginal incarceration
This article examines congruence between federal, state and local initiatives to reduce Aboriginal incarceration through the lens of a place-based regional service. The article determines that the multi-level efforts are not intersecting. It recommends improving agreement in communication to increase the likelihood of achieving the desired outcomes of reduced Aboriginal incarceration rates in regional settings.