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There is a smarter way of doing justice in the Northern Territory

There is a smarter way of doing justice in the Northern Territory

by fiona | Mar 27, 2023 | News, Reports

While a ‘tough-on-crime’ approach has long dominated justice policy and media narratives in the Northern Territory, it is failing to achieve the outcome of safer communities. Increasingly out of step with best practice criminal justice systems, this outdated approach...
Community-led youth justice initiatives deliver 95 per cent decline in crime and offending

Community-led youth justice initiatives deliver 95 per cent decline in crime and offending

by fiona | Sep 17, 2022 | Media Release

Photo credit: ALC Media. MEDIA RELEASENovember 21, 2022 Local justice initiatives overseen by traditional owners on remote Groote Eylandt have been lauded for at-risk children and teenagers staying out of trouble, as police data reveals a sharp fall in youth crime....

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We acknowledge: Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of its lands, waters and seas; Aboriginal Elders, past and present, across the Northern Territory; the contribution of Aboriginal leaders and community members, Aboriginal organisations, other non-government organisations and government agencies, including in their contribution to the development of this initiative. We also acknowledge those whose shoulders we stand upon in pursuing justice reform in the Northern Territory.