Media Release Thursday September 29, 2011 Mental Health breakthrough – hospital visit approved“In a breakthrough over two years in the making, Justice Action workers will visit patient Saeed Dezfouli in the Forensic Hospital Long Bay, at 9:30 this morning. This is the first time his friends have been permitted to see and touch him, yet […]
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Mental Health Crises: Proposal for Intervention A paper presented at CJC & ICJA’s ‘BEDLAM: A hypothetical journey through the Justice and Mental Health Systems’ Held on 29 September 2012 This leaflet highlights problem areas of the current Criminal Justice and Mental Health systems and raises possible solutions for the same. In a situation when a person feels disturbed
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DEINSTITUTIONALISATION: Why community living has been accepted as the appropriate model CONTENTS (click for pdf) 1. Introduction 2. History of Deinstitutionalisation – International Origins – History of Deinstitutionalisation in Australia 3. Models of Deinstitutionalisation 4. Public policy reasons for deinstitutionalisation – Human Rights – Costs of institutionalisation 5. Australian Reference Articles – Hobbs 2000 – Owen 2004
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The latest edition of JUST US – Vol 6, was prepared for all prisoners and patients in forensic hospitals in early March. The newspaper informs prisoners and patients of their rights and eligibility to vote, while also providing an overview of the law and order policy positions of the ALP, the Coalition and the Greens from
Whitewash Merten Death Mental Report Media Release: Friday December 22nd 2017 The Review by the Chief Psychiatrist following the death of patient Miriam Merten at Lismore Hospital, made very serious criticisms of the NSW Mental Health System, but didn’t make a single recommendation that would prevent its reoccurrence. The 19 Recommendations missed the point entirely, just offering more
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AIC’s Official Review of Prisoner Computer and Internet Access The emerging use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in prisons is promised to ‘transform the daily lived experience of prisoners’, as stated in a recent analysis paper by the Australia Institute of Criminology (AIC). The paper analysed the benefits arising from increased implementation of information and communications technology
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Eight Fingers and a Keyboard Short: Prisoners Locked Out of Learning Media Release April 16, 2025 “‘No,’ said the Minister for Corrections when asked whether it’s a serious disadvantage for prisoners to be typing with ‘two thumbs instead of ten fingers’ (p89) on computer tablets. With that problematic answer to the Parliament, he effectively explained
Miriam Merten Mental Hospital Death Inquiry Media Release 22nd December 2017 Whitewash Merten Death Mental Report Media Release: Friday December 22nd 2017 The Review by the Chief Psychiatrist following the death of patient Miriam Merten at Lismore Hospital, made very serious criticisms of the NSW Mental Health System, but didn’t make a single recommendation that
Current Campaigns: Justice Action proposes and agitates for change in social justice policies across topics such as mental health, human rights, deaths in custody and prisoner education. To achieve change we focus, analyse and publish our views as the basis for action. Below are the current campaigns we are advocating for. Just Us Publications Just Us