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Prisons & Prisoners
To Keep Me Safe From Harm? Transgender Prisoners and The Experience of Imprisonment - Richard Edney III SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND TRANSGENDER PRISONERS Sexual violence against transgender prisoners must be at the forefront of any analysis of the relationship between life and law in the context of the prison. To the…
The subject of youth crime has been one of much public debate over the last few years. Statistics demonstrate that many youths who resort to crime face serious social and economical marginalisation. Justice Action believes that major changes have to be made to the current youth justice system in order…
Introduction Transgender inmates pose a unique problem within the correctional system. They are at a far greater risk of assault, particularly sexual assault. Transgender women are at particular risk if they are placed within a male correctional facility. In order to ensure their safety, transgender prisoners should be held in…
Young people are often depicted in the media and elsewhere as constituting an increasingly dangerous and 'criminal' group. However, common perceptions of a 'juvenile crime wave' are not borne out by reality. There are many common misconceptions about young people and crime. This fact sheet details briefly some of these…
Prison violence is a major issue among prisoners and is one that requires urgent attention. Justice Action aims to campaign against prisoner violence, making prisons safer for inmates. Current projects we are working on include the deaths of inmates Craig Behr and Scott Simpson. Justice Action has applied to the…
The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) manages young offenders by means of supervision within the community or within Juvenile Justice Centres under remand or control (sentenced) orders. Under the Children's (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 and associated legislation, young offenders are defined as aged between 10 and 18 years. Depending…
This case exposes the thorough erosion of so much that is good in our society - the issues themselves become clouded by disbelief. Roseanne Catt is already the longest serving female prisoner in NSW. An archive of the days before the judge can be read, and the full story exposed…
Nationals Urge Youth Crime Law Changes The New South Wales Nationals have accused the State Government of not doing enough to combat juvenile crime in country areas. Nationals' leader Andrew Stoner says violent attacks in country towns, such as the recent one on a 17-year-old in Griffith, are becoming more…
This Forum was held on 14/10/08 following a Law and Justice Foundation report to improve prisoner access to legal assistance. Justice Action was present and presented a statement.
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Prisons
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