This insightful examination delves into the policing of Indigenous communities, highlighting the systemic issues and their profound impact on social structures and cultural identity. It explores the historical context of law enforcement practices and their ongoing consequences, offering a critical perspective on the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the justice system. Through in-depth analysis, the book sheds light on the need for reform and the importance of understanding these dynamics to foster healing and justice.
Focusing on penal culture, this work offers a comprehensive analysis of international trends in imprisonment, using Australia as a focal point. It examines the impacts of colonialism, race, and the 'penal/colonial complex' on prison use and hyperincarceration. Featuring contributions from leading Australian penal theorists, the book combines historical and contemporary perspectives to present a novel understanding of penality in the 21st century, highlighting significant influences on incarceration rates and practices.
Focusing on the 'defund the police' movement, this book explores its historical roots and contemporary implications. By incorporating international case studies, it presents innovative approaches to community safety that move away from traditional policing and incarceration methods, encouraging readers to envision alternative models for a safer society.
This book examines the 'defund the police' movement from historical and
contemporary perspectives. Against the backdrop of abolition and the failure
of police reform, it uses international case studies to reimagine community
safety beyond policing and imprisonment.
A comprehensive, relevant, and accessible look at all aspects of Indigenous Australian history and culture Indigenous Australia For Kids For Dummies is here to enlighten you about the history, struggles and triumphs of the diverse peoples that make up Australia’s Indigenous communities. Did you know that Australia is home to the world’s oldest culture? Experience 60,000 years of history and culture, plus, get right up-to-the-minute, with amazing facts about Indigenous sports and entertainment figures and info on what matters to Indigenous peoples today. This interactive book has loads of features that will engage and excite readers aged 10-15 years old – and their teachers and parents! Featuring profiles of celebrated Indigenous people like Cathy Freeman and Albert Namatjira, as well as fun research projects and hands-on activities that bring Indigenous Australia to life. Ever wanted to connect with your local Indigenous communities? This book will give you ideas about how you can connect with First Nations peoples and other interactive ways to extend your learning out of the book. This book is perfect for young readers who want to appreciate and understand the diverse, proud, and fascinating peoples that make up Australia's Indigenous communities.
