Indigenous Australians are vastly over-represented in the prison population, but the success of a new program is offering hope that it can be turned around.
- PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney
Experiencing homelessness increases the risk of criminal justice system involvement, and experiencing imprisonment increases the likelihood of homelessness.
The Don Dale royal commission’s capacity to make lasting change lies with the government implementing its recommendations.
The largest increases in Australia’s prison numbers have been in remand, Indigenous and women prisoners.
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