We are proud of Brooke Dillon, our Aboriginal Cultural Advisor, and Aunty Rosalie, our Tactical Response Aunty at Acacia Prison, who recently featured on Yorgas Yarning, a 100.9fm Noongar Radio show, sharing insights into the transformative work being done to support First Nations men in our care. “First and foremost, my job is obviously to keep the men in our care safe but that is the base line for us we don’t want to just keep people safe we want to make sure their supported to thrive and they are connected to their culture, their community and people like Aunty Rosalie.” Brooke said. “[Aunty] is exactly what our prisons need to keep our communities strong, safe and thriving and when our fellas see our community showing up for them in their house, in the prison they feel a sense of worth and a sense of pride.” Committed to supporting positive outcomes for First Nations men in our care led to the creation of a Cultural Centre within the facility. This Centre was designed and established by Indigenous men to promote their autonomy and cultivate a sense of identity, connection, and resilience in the community. This centre, a unique initiative in Western Australian correctional facilities, empowers men to heal, learn, and connect with their culture and land. Listen to the interview or learn more about Acacia’s Cultural unit >>> https://lnkd.in/g4syE-Sr #NAIDOCWeek #CulturalCare #ConnectingCommunity #SercoASPAC #ImpactABetterFuture
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This is superb. It’s tempting to assume that there’s a natural balance in the world that will offset the economy’s (read: our) worst instincts. That ubiquitous moral arc, always bending towards justice. The recent implementation of modern slavery legislation in Australia and around the world just makes sense, right? We’ve all seen the photos of kids mining cobalt and the aerial photos of sprawling forced labor camps—the grubby side of this brave, new, AI-informed world. Surely, governments and businesses are just obliged to act? In reality, change seems to be the net impact of a network of people tirelessly working to create good. The timelines are long, the remuneration low, and there is no promise that it will happen. In an age of tech-convenience, withering attention spans, and the drive for security, who’d do it? People like Carolyn Kitto. Congrats on this important moment of recognition whilst on mission! A timely timeline bump to stay the course and work for good. At least for me.
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Carolyn Kitto, Co-Director of Be Slavery Free, has been recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the community through social justice initiatives. This honour is a testament to her unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in the fight against modern slavery. Carolyn humbly acknowledges that this honour is not just for her but "for the movement". It is a recognition of the collective effort and relentless commitment of everyone involved in this cause. She invites all of us to continue being part of this vital movement, working together to create a world free from exploitation and slavery. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and let's keep pushing forward together! 🙌💪 #beslaveryfree #oam
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"It was very clear when working directly in post-release that there are far too many people in prison who have never had access to the kinds of opportunities, resources and supports in the community that all of us need." Our ED Dr Mindy Sotiri spoke to Pro Bono Australia as their change maker of the week - find out more about the path that led her to this important work (and some tips for top tunes!) https://lnkd.in/dxNKy956
Building the conversation around how jailing is failing Australians
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#FutureOfHumanity #Earth101 🌎🦋🌍⚓ #HowWeGotHere #IncarcerationHistory #ColonialRecovery #HumanTraffickingHistory #ChainOfFools ⛓ #ChainOfDestiny ✒🌏🌟 Star City Arts notes: Reviewing Fresh & Aged documentation of Penal Colony history is critical, in our view, as 2024 Earthlings seek to better understand how we got here, where we are going, and matters Far Beyond. A gentle reminder: Children were among the "Felons" & "Convicts" noted by many ship records destined for Penal Colony disembarkation. 🕯 Their lives & voices deserve remembrance. As do the stories of all humans engaged in life within worlds of built-in imprisonment. For examples of Maryland Colony-bound passenger names & stories, please see: ships "Supply" (London to Annapolis, 1726) and "Pretty Patsie" (Newgate to Maryland, 1737).
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Those celebrating Australia Day might say they aren't celebrating colonisation, but rather acknowledging the beautiful land, equality, opportunity and freedom Australia boasts. But these values don't reflect the experience of Indigenous people in Australia since 1788. January 26 acknowledges when Captain Arthur Phillip claimed Australia as a British Colony in 1788. The invasion marked the beginning of violence and massacres; historians estimate at least 100,00 Aboriginal people died in these conflicts across Australia. January 26 reflects mourning for these lives lost, as well as the continued oppression, forced relocation, dispossession, child theft, incarceration and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people since. We need to see systemic change in all areas to lower rates of incarceration, deaths in custody, children in care, lower child mortality rates, better outcomes in education and employment results for our First Nations people. #AbolishTheDate #ChangeTheDate #DayOfMourning #SurvivalDay #InvasionDay #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
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Real progress for 7 Mi'kmaw, New Brunswick-based communities. How peace, policing their own restores dignity and self-empowering change. #firstnations #lawandjustice #mentalhealth #humanrights #undrip #empowerment #aboriginal #Canada #realchange #societyandculture #indigenousrights #indigenouspeoples https://lnkd.in/eQtsWjfm
Mi'kmaw peacekeepers program launches in 7 N.B. communities | CBC News
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Do you know why #Torrance became such a popular destination for both Japanese-Americans and Japanese travelers to visit? Or that #BoyleHeights used to be a small #日本街? Or wondered about the future of #LittleTokyo and the gentrification impeding on the neighborhood? Learn about the grandfather of Torrance, his time in the Tule Lake prison camp, readjusting to life in Boyle Heights, and the potential trajectory of LA's Little Tokyo in my latest AsAmNews article! https://lnkd.in/gp6GAAXU
The prisoner who shaped Torrance, Boyle Heights & Little Tokyo – AsAmNews
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🧠How do we fully grasp the value and potential of detention houses? RESCALED believes we need to look beyond the observable features of small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses (like their scale or location) and consider all dimensions of their ecosystem. We introduce this ecosystem approach and how this can be applied to justice reform in our newest blog post 📃: https://lnkd.in/dv3Kidta This blog is part of the INSPIRE project (Incarceration & Social Purpose in Restorative Cities) which is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. #BlogPost #DetentionHouse #KnowledgeWorkspaces #JusticeReform #RESCALED #INSPIREProject #EcoSystem
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#ResearchTheme Philosophy Without Borders We look at philosophy beyond the academy, for example in schools, prisons, care homes, and with refugees and asylum seekers. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eFCePyBj #WeAreUoN #Philosophy #Research The research themes are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of, for example, research developments or legislative changes. The research themes displayed here are an example of typical research themes, not a definitive list.
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1moLoving the concept of a Tactical Response Aunty #SercoAndProud