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Experiences of Indigenous families in the family justice system: A literature review and perspectives from legal and frontline family justice professionals
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Acknowledgements
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Approach
2.1 An Intersectional Approach
2.2 Terminology
2.3 Literature review
2.4 Interviews
Section 3: Findings
3.1 Access to Justice
3.1.1 Affordability and Legal Aid Eligibility
3.1.2 Procedural Complexities
3.1.3 Fear & Distrust
3.1.4 Legislative Inequities
3.1.5 Northern, Rural and Remote Communities
3.1.6 Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
3.2 Indigenous Cultural Considerations
3.2.1 Racism and Cultural Safety
3.2.2 Cultural Perspectives on Family
3.2.3 Culture and the Best Interests of the Child
3.2.4 Language Barriers
3.2.5 Mobility Between Communities
Section 4: Promising Ideas, Models and Recommendations
4.1 Enhancing Accessibility
4.2 Alternative Legal Models
4.3 Cultural Sensitivity, Safety and Equity
4.4 Further Research Directions
References
Appendix A: Research Questions
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Date modified:
2023-09-21