Justice Action was recently engaged in a series of nation-wide enquiries with all of the States and Territories of Australia, to ascertain what efforts and structures had been made to guarantee that all eligible prisoners, forensic patients and involuntary patients had been enrolled to vote in the upcoming Federal Election on the 7th September, 2013. The
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Dear mental health consumer, re: New newspaper – your thoughts and experiences (read as pdf) This is a personal letter inviting you to add something to the latest edition of JUST US being put together now. It is a fun, entertaining and informative newspaper, and will have letters from people you might know. We invite
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This article was published on NewMatilda.com by Patrick Wright. Prisoners Voted In the Dark Inmates in NSW were denied information about party policies and the state’s voting system in the lead up to last weekend’s election, writes Patrick Wright Prisoners’ right advocates have slammed two NSW government departments for policies that show “contempt” for prisoners. The departments
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It is often taken for granted in popular and media debate that we are experiencing a crime wave. The threat of a crime wave seems to plague our TVs and newspapers. Criminals rule the streets! Our children arent safe! Crime rates are soaring!. Actually, its a bit more complicated. Whilst there is support for the
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Given that the development of personal skills and knowledge is crucial to the rehabilitation of women prisoners, problems surrounding education and training in women’s prisons must also be examined. Education and EmploymentWomen are less likely than men to have access to education, rehabilitation and employment training programs while imprisoned. As unemployment has been found to
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For the last two years, Kerry O’Malley was in control of her life and living independently. Recently, she travelled alone to Ireland for a six-month holiday, visiting friends and relatives without any difficulty and occasion of trouble. Upon returning home, she was disturbed by an incident involving a person she knew. Kerry soon after became
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Numerous international recommendations and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) condemn forcible medication, yet it continues to be allowed under Australian law. Australia is the only country of the 79 that have ratified UNCRPD to reserve its right to forcibly medicate the disabled. For our media release click here. Australia is a
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Related Articles Malcolm Baker’s Letter to the Mental Health Review Tribunal Malcolm Baker H.R.M.C.C. Goulburn, NSW 30 July 2012 To Whom It May Concern, I would like to express to you that I feel sad and frustrated regarding the decision to have me take anti-psychotic medication based on incorrect diagnosis made by a Justice Health
Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) are a frequently used tool in mental health legislation that authorise the compulsory treatment of a person without their consent. This treatment is generally reduced to nothing more than arrest and forced medication. This is counterproductive and should be stopped. Click here for updated paper full version. Click here for Tackling
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