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

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Increasingly out of step with best practice criminal justice systems, this outdated approach is particularly harmful to Aboriginal Territorians, who are disproportionately affected by poorer outcomes in the justice system whether they are victims or offenders.

There is a smarter way.

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