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Author Wundersitz, Joy.

Title Indigenous perpetrators of violence : prevalence and risk factors for offending / Joy Wundersitz
Published Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 2010
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Description xi, 113 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Series AIC reports. Research and public policy series, 1836-2060 ; 105
Research and public policy series ; no. 105
Contents Executive summary -- Introduction -- Identifying risk factors for Indigenous violence: Some conceptual issues -- The prevalence and nature of Indigenous violent offending -- Risk factors for Indigenous violent offending -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Data sources and limitations -- Appendix B: Key concepts
Summary This report examines the issues behind the high rates of violent crimes committed by Indigenous people in Australia. It presents findings from research on the prevalence and nature of, and risk factors for, Indigenous violent offending. Sections are included on recidivism, victim and offender characteristics, juvenile violence, drug use, childhood experiences of violence, exposure to pornography, education, employment, income and housing factors, physical health and disability, psychological distress and mental health issues, geographic location and remoteness, and access to services. The report also discusses predicting violent recidivism, evidence and data sources, and gaps in the knowledge
Analysis Aboriginal violence
Aboriginal offenders
Australia
Notes ANALYTIC
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-105)
Notes Australian Institute of Criminology 2010
Subject Violent offenders -- Australia.
Violent crimes -- Australia.
Aboriginal Australians -- Mental health.
Aboriginal Australians -- Social conditions.
Author Australian Institute of Criminology.
ISBN 9781921532481