An evaluation of the Dandjoo Bidi-Ak Therapeutic Pilot Court

  • Research program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • Project status: Current
  • Start date: May 2023
  • Expected end date: June 2024
  • Completion date:
  • Funded by: Criminal Justice Research Grant Fund
  • Lead organisation: Curtin University

The evaluation aims to:

  1. assess the achievement of the stated aims and objectives of the Therapeutic Pilot Court at the Perth Children’s Court, Dandjoo Bidi-Ak;
  2. to inform resourcing decisions and refinements to the Protection and Care therapeutic court model;
  3. assess the cultural safety and impact of the court processes on Aboriginal children and families; and
  4. contribute to improved outcomes for Aboriginal children and their families who are in contact with the juvenile system.
Name & Contact Details Role Research Program Location
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Dr Jocelyn Jones
Tel: 61 (0)8 9266 1616
j.jones@curtin.edu.au
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Chief Investigator

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Perth

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Dr Lynn Roarty
Tel: 61 (0)8 9266 1600
l.roarty@curtin.edu.au
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Chief Investigator

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Perth

  • Chief Investigator: Daniel McAullay, Edith Cowan University
  • Chief Investigator: Hannah McGlade, Curtin University
  • Chief Investigator: Natalie Strobel, Edith Cowan University

This project aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals and Targets:

Sustainable development goal 16 icon 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children