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WORKING WITH ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CLIENTS


Australian court and police environments are skewed to Western culture, so it is important to consider that there are significant issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system.


The ongoing impact of colonisation and intergenerational trauma means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still experience systemic health, educational, social and legal disadvantage and are overrepresented in our justice system as victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants.


Because of this, and due to past experiences, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to experience fear of authority or have previous negative experiences within the criminal justice system.


Bear in mind that isolation and cultural disorientation can be a significant issue as the ‘local’ court or police station may be a long way from family and community. Kinship and gender are also important considerations – enquire about kinship and be sensitive to appropriate gender boundaries and needs.


Also be aware that English may be a second, third or fourth language spoken by an Aboriginal person. English literacy and numeracy skills may not have been learned.


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