ANROWS Research to policy and practice papers are concise papers that summarise key findings of research on violence against women and their children, including research produced under ANROWS’s research program, and provide advice on the implications for policy and practice.

This is an edited summary of key findings from ANROWS research Kungas’ trauma experiences and effects on behaviour in Central Australia. Please consult the ANROWS website for more information on this project and the full project report: Bevis, M., Atkinson, J., McCarthy, L., & Sweet, M. (2020). Kungas’ trauma experiences and effects on behaviour in Central Australia (Research report, 03/2020). Sydney: ANROWS.

Suggested citation:
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety. (2020). Telling life stories: Exploring the connection between trauma and incarceration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women (Research to Policy and Practice, 03/2020). Sydney: ANROWS.