From Care to Corrections: Preventing the criminalisation of care leavers. This project investigates the criminal justice system involvement of young people transitioning from foster, kinship or reside

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From Care to Corrections: Preventing the criminalisation of care leavers. This project investigates the criminal justice system involvement of young people transitioning from foster, kinship or residential out-of-home care systems in early adulthood. Through strong Aboriginal leadership and governance, analyses of linked administrative data and consultations with young adults and professionals will be undertaken to develop knowledge of the characteristics and service system pathways of care leavers experiencing criminal justice system contact. Outcomes will include the identification of innovative strategies to prevent the criminalisation of young adult care leavers, enhancing their civic and social inclusion. Other project benefits include increasing community safety and reducing criminal justice expenditure.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4409 - Social Work. Lead: A/Prof Susan Baidawi