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
Corrections Victoria, Department of Justice and Community Safety
Where we are up to
An expression of interest process is underway to engage an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation to lead work on developing the preferred residential model.
Background
The Aboriginal Justice Caucus and broader community has long expressed the need for a women's residential facility for Aboriginal women in contact with the system to divert further contact with the justice system. Through AJA4, funding has been made available to undertake a feasiblity study which will identify the preferred residential model.