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Gaye Lansdell, Bernadette Saunders, Anna Eriksson, Rebecca Bunn, Susan Baidawi
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
This article focuses on the issues currently facing people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) in the criminal justice system in the state of Victoria, Australia and, in particular, the impact of this condition on people suffering various forms of social disadvantage. This qualitative study involved in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, such as service providers working in the system, court personnel including Magistrates and Judges, legal practitioners and persons living with an ABI and their carers. The aim was to determine the advantages and limitations of current policy and practices, and to identify possible actions which could lead to improved outcomes for this cohort. This paper responds to our research findings in relation to two key areas: first, the awareness of ABI amongst legal practitioners and service providers, prompting the need for better education, training and professional development; and second, the requirement to improve processes for identification, assessment and support, for people involved in the criminal justice system with ABI. A number of systemic modifications and educational initiatives are recommended to address the unreasonable and unacceptable impacts on persons living with an ABI in the criminal justice system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 88-106 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Social Issues |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2018 |
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Lansdell, G. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Saunders, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Eriksson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
14/04/14 → 31/12/20
Project: Research