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Every night, Australia’s prisons hold 40,000 adults, of whom a staggering 64% are First Nations people. The situation is even more alarming with a recidivism rate of 43%, revealing a cycle of reoffending. These troubling statistics extend to the nation’s most vulnerable children and young people as well, who face similarly bleak outcomes within the justice system. The persistence of these issues highlights the urgent need for transformative change.
Third Sector’s 3rd National Justice Forum is strategically designed to address critical issues in the Australian justice system through a comprehensive program that equips delegates with actionable solutions on integrating reconciliation efforts into justice policies and practices, while fostering collaboration between communities and institutions. The event will showcase successful restorative programs and their scalability and effectiveness in transforming communities.
Attendees will also gain access to strategies to support children and young people within the justice system, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes. Additionally, the forum will introduce proven prevention and early intervention strategies and community-based initiatives to drive a more equitable and effective justice system
Foster and integrate reconciliation efforts within justice policies and practices to strengthen trust and equity across legal, policing and court systems
Implement successful evidence-based prevention and early intervention practices that address root causes and mitigate risks before they escalate
Implement and scale restorative programs within communities and organisations to build stronger and more cohesive communities
Leverage justice reinvestment principles to shift resources from traditional punitive measures to community-based initiatives involving legal and policing structures
Develop robust strategies to support First Nations children and young people in the justice system and reduce recidivism
Insightful, thought-provoking, emotionally charged and really invaluable presentations by passionate speakers. I’m really appreciative of being able to share in the event
It is important that the various players in the justice system and community have a platform to yarn about the important issues facing First Nations communities; this forum allowed for that
Thank you for the opportunity to meet an amazing group of people. Their stories were inspiring and the passion and commitment expressed by those who attended testament to the strength and resilience of Aboriginal people in making things better for our mobs
