This section publishes stories about individuals’ experiences with the criminal justice system.
There are so many ways that people have interacted with the system, and so many stories to tell.
Experiences aims to tell those stories, presented as beautiful feature articles.
I still remember the haunting words of the old next-door neighbour when he saw it: ‘Young men die in green cars.’ Stupid old bugger, what would he know?
I support a number of clients – individuals, couples and families – who are experiencing homelessness. Like so many others in this field, I entered this work because I care deeply about people and community.
ABIs can be caused by many different things. It can be a car accident, a fall, can be from violence – the list goes on and on.
My brain seems to simply have wiped out part of my memory. I think it’s for the best.
In this interview, Fritzi speaks to me about her purpose, the impact of childhood trauma, and how healing is possible, even from the inside.
There are little reminders all around me of the time I lost from my children’s lives when I went to prison.
To the mothers navigating the justice system, whether behind prison walls or holding it down on the outside while someone you love is locked away, we see you.
I know that it can sometimes feel like society has forgotten about people in prison, but there are political parties that are supportive of changing things in prison.
Each court attendance made me feel sick to my stomach with nervousness as rich strangers decided my husband’s fate – and our future.
The thought of spending any time in close contact with Jonny sets my heart racing – and not in a good way.
Elections never bring anything good for people engaged in the system.
It was the sweltering Sydney summer of '79 and AC/DC was the most potent new rock band on earth.
Rehabilitation is pointless without forgiveness and another chance at doing right.
While he has been imprisoned on three separate occasions, 8-ball has given Paolo the focus and sense of community to move forward on the right path.
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