Web resource:	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/ILB/2008/13.html
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The NSW Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council's family violence awareness and prevention initiatives
Authors:	Gerber, Jacqueline
Keywords:	Domestic violence;Prevalence;Children;Family violence;Prevention;Aboriginal Australians
Categories:	Prevention
Year:	2008
Citation:	13
Notes:	The Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council is tasked with monitoring the implementation of the Aboriginal Justice Plan, with the overall aim of reducing Indigenous overrepresentation in the criminal justice system (as offenders, victims of crime and for the broader Indigenous community), in part through addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour. Over the past 12 months the AJAC has undertaken a number of projects aimed at addressing family violence in Indigenous communities in NSW. Four projects have been developed as early intervention and prevention measures to build an awareness of family violence issues as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. These initiatives aim to educate and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children about their right to equality, protection and safety. They also aim to strengthen Indigenous families and communities to take responsibility for the welfare of their children with the consultation, partnership and support of other relevant government and non-government bodies.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/17174
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