Sentences with phrase «criminal justice processes»

In addition to issues relating to reconciliation the report considers Indigenous women in criminal justice processes and Australia's international advocacy on indigenous issues.

A further concern about Indigenous women's contact with criminal justice processes relates to the potential over-policing of Indigenous women.

Indigenous women are particularly vulnerable to intersectional discrimination within criminal justice processes.

This indicates that the disproportionate number of Indigenous deaths in custody relative to the total Indigenous population is a reflection of the over-representation of Indigenous peoples in criminal justice processes.

Indigenous women are increasingly over-represented in criminal justice processes.

A 2003 study demonstrates the extent of contact Indigenous peoples have with criminal justice processes in New South Wales.

Processes for healing are seen as having the potential to increase the health and wellbeing of Indigenous women, with a possible outcome of this being reductions in rates of involvement of Indigenous women in criminal justice processes.

The findings of a review conducted by the Social Justice Commissioner into the situation of Indigenous women's contact with criminal justice processes are discussed further below.

In fact, the situation in many respects - such as contact with criminal justice processes, contact with care and protection systems, life expectancy and significant measures of health - has actually declined.

They seek to deal with a situation, however fragmentary or temporarily, in order to avoid contact with formal criminal justice processes, over which there is a great level of mistrust.

It is reflected in all too familiar statistics about the over-representation of Indigenous men, women and children in criminal justice processes and the care and protection system; as well as in health statistics and rates of violence.

Reform to criminal justice processes, including through community justice initiatives, must be responsive to these factors.

This attention to healing was in part based on emerging evidence from overseas, primarily in Canada and New Zealand, that indicated that addressing the healing needs of individuals and communities has a positive impact on reducing the over-representation of Indigenous peoples in criminal justice processes.

Processes for healing were seen as having the potential to increase the health and wellbeing of Indigenous women, with a possible outcome of this being reductions in rates of involvement of Indigenous women in criminal justice processes.

the impact of violence on Indigenous youth in developing cognitive disabilities, in under - performance in schools and entry into the juvenile and then adult criminal justice processes;

Indigenous juveniles (up to age 18) remain over-represented in criminal justice processes.

[11] This identifies the challenge to find solutions for Indigenous people being victims of crime, within the context of addressing the over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal justice processes.

The five volume national report of this inquiry remains the most extensive examination of the causes and underlying factors relating to Indigenous peoples» contact with criminal justice processes.

There are also many initiatives currently underway aimed at reducing the over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal justice processes.

This remains a significant contextual factor for addressing Indigenous peoples contact with criminal justice processes.

A recent study in the state of New South Wales demonstrates the extent of contact of Indigenous people with criminal justice processes.

These agreements have not been in place for sufficient time for there to be any concrete results or reductions in the contact of Indigenous peoples with criminal justice processes.

Processes for healing were seen as having the potential to increase the health and well - being of Indigenous women, with a possible outcome of this being reductions in rates of involvement of Indigenous women in criminal justice processes.

Third, responses to Indigenous over-representation in criminal justice processes over the past decade have been focused on responding (though not in a sustained manner or very fully) to the findings of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

The passage of overriding legislation by the Commonwealth would send a clear message to the states and territories that they do not have unlimited power to introduce laws that further discriminate against Indigenous Australians, and would re-emphasise the importance of the recommendations of the Deaths in Custody Royal Commission that aim to reduce over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal justice processes.

This necessitates reporting on progress in addressing both the larger, cumulative indicators (such as life expectancy, unemployment and contact with criminal justice processes) which reflect the consequences of a number of contributing factors, as well as identifying progress in improving these smaller, more individualised factors.

d) Over-policing: A further concern about Indigenous women's contact with criminal justice processes relates to the potential over-policing of Indigenous women.

The chapter begins by providing an overview of factors relating to the involvement of Indigenous women in criminal justice processes in order to contextualise the discussion of post-release programs.

The increasing complexity of the law and criminal justice processes in general, and the impact of Charter litigation.

Former city Correction Commissioner Martin Horn has, like Mark - Viverito, championed proposals to drive down Rikers» population by diverting the mentally ill and expediting court cases to speed pretrial detainees through the criminal justice process.

«It would be unfair to the officer and to the criminal justice process if the video was released at this stage.»

Cuomo also outlined a plan to speed up the state's criminal justice process, and reform the bail system, and he proposed cashless tolling on the entire state Thruway, saying it's faster, and also more secure against potential terrorists.

The tangled case of alleged Islamic State supporter Arafat Nagi has moved another step forward in the criminal justice process, with his indictment on two counts, including attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Cuomo also outlined a plan to speed up the state's criminal justice process and reform the bail system, and he proposed cashless tolling on the entire state Thruway, saying it's faster and safer.

I call it the «house of pain» because every step in the criminal justice process is prejudiced and discriminating against us.

Along with multiple other projects concerning family relations and mental health, the group represents not - for - profit organizations that ensure families undergoing a criminal justice process receive the age - appropriate services they need.

«We must allow the criminal justice process to proceed unhindered.

Humane Society of Missouri's animal cruelty investigators understand the nuances of animal abuse law and the criminal justice process for documenting and filing evidence and work directly with sheriff's offices, police departments and prosecuting attorneys to help ensure animal cases are handled in an expedient and professional manner.

To make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and / or criminal justice process free from pressure by the School;

Matthew Menendez serves as counsel for the Brennan Center's Justice Program, where his work focuses on judicial administration and reforming the criminal justice process.

Day One, formerly known as the Rape Crisis Center of Rhode Island, has undertaken groundbreaking initiatives to ease the psychological burdens of the criminal justice process for victims of childhood sexual abuse and has been a leader in combating the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

We will protect your rights throughout the criminal justice process and explain your legal options, which may include filing a workers» compensation claim and / or a third - party suit.

It is important to obtain skilled legal assistance right away to make sure the police and investigators respect your rights throughout the criminal justice process.

The information on this site is intended to assist anyone going through the criminal justice process.

Our familiarity with prosecutorial techniques and knowledge of the federal criminal justice process ensure that you will receive a vigorous, well - planned defense.

Attorney Dusharm knows how negatively a criminal record can affect clients» entire lives, and she diligently works to help them at every stage of the criminal justice process.

An experienced criminal defense lawyer understands the criminal justice process and can explain every step, from the criminal investigation to the filing of charges, plea bargains, trial, and sentencing.

The criminal justice process is extremely complex and involves extensive paperwork, interactions with law enforcement, attorneys, and the courts, and various procedural hurdles.

[1] Sentencing remains one of the most delicate stages of the criminal justice process in Canada.

R v. Nasogaluak, 2010 SCC 6 where Andrew Lokan and Danny Kastner represented the Canadian Civil Liberties Association at the Supreme Court of Canada and successfully argued that sentence reductions, even below mandatory minimum sentences, ought to be available as a remedy for unconstitutional state conduct in the criminal justice process.