The
Institute of Criminology, University of Sydney and
the NSW Department of Corrective Services cosponsored
a seminar on:
'Recent
Developments in Aboriginal-focused Correctional Centres
in NSW'
Wednesday
15 August 2007
Sydney University Law School
This
seminar looked at how Aboriginal correctional
facilities operate, and provided critiques of
these centres and also the impact on issues such
as re-offending. The speakers specifically focused
on the NSW correctional centres Yetta Dhinnakkal
(Brewarrina) and Warrakirri (Ivanhoe). These facilities
are new and innovative and are designed specifically
to meet the needs of Aboriginal offenders in the
criminal justice system. These correctional facilities
offer offenders a wide range of TAFE and other
educational opportunities as well as providing
offenders with guidance from the Residential Cultural
Elder.
Seminar
Speakers Include the general manager of Yetta
Dhinnakkal and other workers at the centre involved
with community projects and education. Current inmates
will also be presenting their perspective either via
video or through PowerPoint. A representative from
the Aboriginal Legal Service will be speaking.
Chair:
Professor Duncan Chappell, Acting Director,
Institute of Criminology
Speakers:
Clarrie
Dries, Yetta Dhinnakkal General Manager;
Presentation: Film of group at Yetta Dhinnakkal participating
in community and education programs
Christopher Edwards-Haines, Artist,
Songwriter, Postgraduate Scholar, Southern Cross University
Lismore
Professor Judy Atkinson, Head of
Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, Southern
Cross University
Trevor Christian, Aboriginal Legal
Service
Commentators:
Professor Chris Cunneen, NewSouth Global
Chair in Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of
NSW
Terry Chenery, Executive Officer,
Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council
Luke Grant, Assistant Commissioner
NSW Department of Corrective Services
*A
public seminar in the Beyond Punishment series, engaging
in critical debate about prisons, community programs
and related issues, co-sponsored by the NSW Department
of Corrective Services.
Date:
15 August 2007, 5.30pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: Minter Ellison Conference
Room, Level 13, Sydney University Law School, 173-175
Phillip Street, Sydney
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