Domain
2. Fewer Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system
Goal
2.3 Fewer Aboriginal people progress through the criminal justice system
Outcome
2.3.1 More people are diverted from further contact with the criminal justice system
Status
In progress
Agency
Koori Justice Unit, Department of Justice and Community Safety
Where we are up to
Work is underway to carry out a comparative analysis of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women on bail. The purpose is to understand to what extent bail is being utilised, the challenges and gaps and what cultural and gender specific support is needed to avoid women being remanded in custody.
Background
Aboriginal women are vastly over-represented in prison. The bail project will Inform the development and implementation of cultural and gender specific supports for Aboriginal women involved in the correctional system to obtain bail and avoid remand. The research will examine current services on offer and identify any gaps in service provision, before making recommendations on the best approach moving forward.