To date, most research examining the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system has focused on incarceration rates in correctional settings. However, this focus disregards the other actors within the criminal justice system who also play a crucial role in Indigenous peoples’ involvement in the legal system more broadly. As such, the NSWPF is interested research into the Indigenous peoples’ experiences with the police across different national and international settings, highlighting any similarities and/or differences evident.
NSWPF is particularly interested in research into:
2.1 A qualitative or quantitative comparative analysis of Indigenous people’s experiences with the police across different Australian states and the world. For example, how does NSW compare to other states in relation to better outcomes for Aboriginal people in terms of frequency of contact with the police, arrest rates, the of laying charges, types of charges, and legal outcomes?
2.2 Evaluate the impact that Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers have on:
- The relationships between police and the Indigenous communities in which they operate
- Legal outcomes for Indigenous offenders
- Violent and non-violent crime rates in Aboriginal communities,