University of Melbourne: Research Exposes Barriers for First Nations People With Disability in Justice System
September 03, 2026
September 03, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSrep) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
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Research exposes barriers for First Nations people with disability in justice system
New research from the University of Melbourne's BlakAbility team has found disability among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system is often overlooked or misunderstood, leading to behaviours being punished rather than supported.
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Research exposes barriers for First Nations people with disability in justice system
New research from the University of Melbourne's BlakAbility team has found disability among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system is often overlooked or misunderstood, leading to behaviours being punished rather than supported.