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Mental disorder prevalence at the gateway to the criminal justice

The DUMA program is an ongoing national drug use and drug market monitoring program which collects information on a quarterly basis from people who have been detained in police custody (Gaffney et al. 2010; Makkai 1999). DUMA data are collected via a face … See more

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The identification of mental disorders in the criminal justice system

WEBForeword | Although mental illness is widely recognised as a problem in modern society, it presents particular challenges for the criminal justice system. …

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Interventions for reducting alcohol supply, alcohol demand …

WEB2 Interventions for reducing alcohol supply, alcohol demand and alcohol-related harm Executive Summary 1.1 The ecological framework The report will use the ecological …

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Alcohol/drug-involved family violence in Australia (ADIVA): …

WEBAlcohol/Drug-Involved Family Violence in Australia (ADIVA) Prof Peter Miller, Elise Cox, Dr Beth Costa, Richelle Mayshak, Dr Arlene Walker, Dr Shannon Hyder, Lorraine Tonner,

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The portrayal of violence in the media: impacts and implications …

WEBNumerous research studies identify an association between exposure to violence in entertainment and violent behaviour, but do not prove that exposure causes violent …

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Key issues in domestic violence

WEBDomestic violence refers to acts of violence that occur within intimate relationships and take place in domestic settings. It includes physical, sexual, emotional …

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Alternative reporting options for sexual assault: Perspectives of

WEBAnonymous reporting tools for sexual assault contribute to gathering intelligence, reducing crime, increasing reporting and supporting survivors. This article …

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The serious impact and consequences of physical assault

WEBScars and other physical markers were also connected with poor functioning. Both of these physical consequences could have direct and indirect effects …

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Sport, physical activity and antisocial behaviour in youth

WEBThe Australian Institute of Criminology's project on sport, physical activity and antisocial behaviour in youth, funded by the Australian Sports Commission, identified …

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Current trends in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders

WEBReoffending among juveniles following community orders appears to be much lower, but the majority still reoffend. In Australia, a Victorian government study into …

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Relationship between drug price and purity

WEBFinally, it is important to distinguish between (a) the relationship between PAP and harm (eg inverse or direct) and (b) the impacts on harm (eg increased or reduced), as impacts are …

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Australian methamphetamine user outcomes Australian Institute …

WEBIllicit drug use costs Australia billions of dollars every year in lost productivity and healthcare and crime costs. This paper examines the demographics of …

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Domestic and family violence perpetrator screening and risk …

WEBFollowing substantial domestic and family violence (DFV) reforms in Australia in recent years, the identification of victim-survivors is increasingly embedded …

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Responding to substance abuse and offending in Indigenous …

WEBvi Conferencing 40 Drug diversion programs 45 Court diversion 51 Mental health courts 53 Mainstream court diversion programs 54 Drug courts 59

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Dealing with alcohol-related harm and the nigh-time …

WEB1. Introduction. Alcohol-related problems are a major cause of social disorder and illness in Australia. In particular, problems associated with the night-time economies of urban and …

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Youth justice in Australia: Themes from recent inquiries

WEBNo. 605 October 2020Youth justice in Australia: Themes from recent inquiries. Tr A. No. 605 October 20202. Since ABC’s Four Corners program aired an investigation into the …

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Effective drink driving prevention and enforcement strategies

WEBForeword | Although Australia has achieved significant reductions in drink driving since the 1980s, it continues to be a leading cause of road fatalities and injuries. …

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Indigenous perpetrators of violence: Prevalence and risk factors for

WEBAvailable data indicate that Indigenous people are 15 to 20 times more likely than non-Indigenous people to commit violent offences. This report presents results of …

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Older prisoners: A challenge for Australian corrections

WEBForeword | Corrections statistics in Australia indicate a clear trend towards increased numbers of older prisoners and the growth of this inmate group is paralleled in …

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Cannabis, the law and social impacts in Australia

WEBNo. 48. Cannabis, the Law and Social Impacts in Australia. Lynn Atkinson and David McDonald. Cannabis law enforcement costs the Australian community well in excess of …

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