It should be recognized that our reward systems are not completely in place, that there are
cultural barriers that are working
against individuals who are doing something new, and so it's not for the timid people,» Blockstein says.
In addition to the economic, social and
cultural situation described above, the historical distrust of the Aboriginal community
against the police and the justice system, as well as perceived racism and discrimination within the State party's institutions, create further
barriers for Aboriginal women to access justice.