Dean are you - or is anyone else out there - going to be attending this
conference? If so, would it be possible to perhaps do so reporting on
findings etc??
Thanks!
Neshoba
At 03:50 PM 8/12/99 +1000, you wrote:
>Dear all,
>
>This may be of interest.
>
>Dean
>__________________________________________________________
>
>
>The Australian Insititute of Criminology and Correctional Services SA
present a conference on
>BEST PRACTICE INTERVENTIONS IN CORRECTIONS FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
>
>13-15 October 1999 Hindley Parkroyal Adelaide
>
>Day 1 13 October 12.30pm - 5.30pm
>Day 2 14 October 9.00am - 6.00pm 7pm Conference Dinner
>Day 3 15 October 8.30am - 5.00pm
>
>
>Aims and objectives of the Conference:
>The aims of the conference will be to examine and compare some of the best
practice interventions being used within the Australian correctional system
for indigenous people.
>
>The conference will provide a forum for correctional administrators,
custodial staff, Indigenous groups, health professionals, researchers and
many others to participate. The Australia Institute of Crinminology is
also delighted to be bale to draw on knowledge and experiences from a
number of international speakers and participants.
>
>A significant component of the conference will introduce expert speakers
to discuss specific programs operating within their jurisdictions that are
viewed to be making positive contributions to reducing the significant
over-representation and custodial death problems, together with progress in
refortming areas of the criminal justice system dealing with indigenous
offenders and addressing the underlying issues such as disadvantage and
inequality that have contributred to their excessive incarceration rates.
>
>Some of the issues to be canvassed include:
>
>- classification and case management for Indigenous prisoners;
>- provision of medical services and health care issues;
>- pre- and post- release programs;
>- awareness training and for correctional officers and other professional
staff;
>- vocational education and training;
>- programs tailored to Indigenous women;
>- violence programs;
>- drug and alcohol problems
>- sex offender programs
>- behaviour modification programs;
>- alternatives to imprisonment;
>- sentencing options;
>- restorative justice;
>- design issues;
>- international comparisons and experiences;
>- incarceration and deaths in custody trends;
>- programs to reduce self-harm and suicide.
>
>Speakers include:
>Wed: Lewis O'Brien, Adam Graycar, Trevor Griffin, John Paget, David
Rathman,
>
>Wed. electives: Robert Vandenbergh on Community Based Correctional Schemes
> A/Prof Rick Sarre on Overview of the Theory of Diversion
> Darcy Turgeon: Diversion from Secure Custody Facilities to
outstations
> Dr Paul Chantrill Sentencing/Diversionary programs
>
> Pat Hodgens on Literacy/Numeracy
> Pam Gill on Overview of Pragrams in NSW
> Mavis Ferier on Girrawaa Creative Work Centre, Bathurst Cultural
> Program
> Chris Manners on Vocational Training and Education in NT
> Correctional
Centres
>
> David Daley on Aboriginal Community Supervision agreements
> Robert Brown and John Scantleton on Outreach Service to
> Indigenous
Probationers
> Ron Woodham on Overview of NSW Programs - Mobile Work Camps
>and
Second Chance Program
>
>Thursday 14 October:
>Speakers: Glenda Humes, Colin Dillon, Bill Jonas, Tauto Sansbury, Winsome
Matthews
> Mitch Kassen (Canada), Dr Haami Piripi (NZ), David McDonald and A/Prof
Chris Cunneen, Robert Brokenshire
>Electives: Prof Keith Howells on Anger Management
> Darcy Turgeon on Sexual Health
> Glen Jones on Aboriginals as Victims and Offenders
> Maureen West on Cultural Camps
> Dr Paul Menmott on Design Issues
> Dave Moore on Accommodation Initiatives in the NT for
>Indigenous Inmates
> Dave Moore on NT Court Mandated Pilot Program for Offenders of
Domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence
> Darcy Tudgeon and Colin Williams on Domestic Violence:
>Alternative to
Family Violence Program (QLD)
> Julianne Davies on WA Sex Offender Program
> Chris Manners on NT Sex Offender Program
> Tony Lindsay on An Aboriginal Inmate's Perspective (SA)
> Michael Kartinyeri on AN Aboriginal Correctional Officer's
> Perspective
(SA)
> Alf Bamblett on Bert Williams Diversionary Program
> Susan Senior on Aboriginal Family Supervision Program
> Mark Johnson and Michelle Hall on Indigenous Healing Program
> and
Juvenile Offenders Education Program.
>
>Friday October 15
>Speakers: Dr Adam Graycar, Dave Moore, Dr Leo Kelliher, Denbigh Richards,
Penny Armytage, John Paget, Alan Piper, Frank Peach, James Ryan, Amanda
Vanstone
>
>Electives include: Greg Dear on Suicide/Self Harm
> Vicki Dalton on Suicide in Custody
> Glynis Sibosado on Family Support Issues (WA)
> Alistair Hope on Coronial Best Practice (WA)
> Luke Grant on Demonstration - Case Management CD
> Debbie Dawson on Rehabilitation/Classification (WA)
> Dr Michael Levy on Partnerships for Indigenous Health (NSW)
> Jocelyn Jones on Prison Medical Services and Aboriginal Interests
> (WA)
> Daryl Towney on Aboriginal Interview Call-out Scheme (ACT)
> Phil Prosser on WA Visitor Scheme
> Dr Nick Williams on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (WA)
> Bernard Meatheringham on SA Ending Offending Alcohol Program
> David Branson on Reclaiming the Future program (SA)
> Tom Brideson on Mental Health Issues
> Carmel Barry on Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Program (Vic)
> Chris Manners on Drug and Alcohol Programs (NT)
> Liz Dear on Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol (WA)
> Les Bursill on Indigenous Health
> Dr Tony Falconer on HIV/AIDS Info/Induction/ Education
> Debbie Kilroy on Sisters Inside program
> Koori Women In Custody Group
> Willem Luyt on Correctional Services South Africa on managing
> cultural
diversity in prison populations
> Leonie Howe UK experience of managing diversity in prison
> populations
>
>
>The outcomes from this conference should prove invaluable to policy
makers, correctional administrators and all practicioners working in the
Aboriginal criminal justice field. Come along and participate ihis very
exciting conference and help identify programs that can really make a
difference in addressing levels of Indigenous overrepresentation in our
criminal justice system and meet the needs of our Indigenous inmates.
>
>Venue:
>The Hindley Parkroyal 65 Hindley street Adelaide
>
>Registration details
>
>Fees:
>Full registration - early bird - paid before September 10 1999 =
$445.00
>Full registration - after September 10 1999 = $495.00
>
>Per day = $250.00
>
>Full time student registration: = $275.00
>
>Thursday Night Conference Dinner - Guest Speaker John Herron $67.00
>
>A LIMITED NUMBER OF CONCESSIONAL PLACES AVAILABLE - CONTACT CONFERENCE
COORDINATORS ON (02) 62929000
>
>Full registration includes all conference sessions plus morning tea, lunch
and afternoon tea as per the conference program
>
>Day registration includes all conference sessions on the day paid for,
plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as per the conference program
>
>REGISTER WITH: CONFERENCE COORDINATORS
> PO BOX 139
> CALWELL ACT 2905
>fax (02) 62929002
>phone (02) 62929000
>email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
>
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