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It’s my story. It’s your case, but it’s my story.
New report released: Exploring justice system experiences of complainants in Sexual offence matters
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How do we make the justice system better for victims? This report offers some solutions
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New Family Violence Research Projects Announced
The CIJ is excited to have been awarded a research grant by Family Safety Victoria to explore the needs of unaccompanied children and young people seeking shelter as a result of family violence.
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The Centre for Innovative Justice researches, advocates and applies innovative ways to improve the justice system with a particular focus on therapeutic jurisprudence, restorative justice and non-adversarial dispute resolution.

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Oscar Pistorius was jailed for Reeva Steenkamp’s murder, but her mum is still seeking justice

When the courts say justice is served, families caught in the middle often feel otherwise. The parents of murdered South African model Reeva Steenkamp explain what it would take to feel a sense of justice.

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Lawyers urged to be at forefront of change

Our Director, Rob Hulls, recently spoke at the Law Institute of Victoria's Criminal Law Conference.

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The justice system: a help or a hindrance?

Watch our Victorian Law Week 2023 event 'The justice system: a help or a hindrance?' which took place on Monday 15 May 2023.

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Law Week 2023 – Restorative responses to sexual violence

In this webinar, the Open Circle team discuss the specialist restorative responses to sexual violence practice model that Open Circle has developed and explain how the option of restorative justice can meet the justice needs of victim survivors.

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Combatting toxic masculinity and violence against women

Can we reprogram masculinity to remove its toxic aspects, or should we focus on harm minimization when it comes to gendered violence? And how can the media better report when it comes to male perpetrated violence towards women and children?

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Would you meet with someone who has caused you or your family harm?

CIJ's Rob Hulls, Stan Winford and Nareeda Lewers speak on ABC - Melbourne's The Conversation Hour about the benefits of a restorative justice approach and how it can help victims find a voice & heal harm.

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A look back at all the CIJ has achieved over the last 10 years

As we reflect on the past decade, we are proud of our many achievements in advancing access to justice and promoting innovative and effective solutions to legal challenges. Our work is far from over, though – we are excited to look to the future and continue to explore new ways to improve the justice system.

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Centre for Innovative Justice turns 10!

Over 100 staff, students and industry partners recently came together to celebrate the tenth anniversary of RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ).

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Connect with the Centre for Innovative Justice through our media channels. Stay up to date via Twitter, YouTube and the Talking Innovative Justice podcast.
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Talking Innovative Justice podcast

Talking Innovative Justice is a resource for law students, hosted by Rob Hulls and featuring interviews with leading industry figures, panel discussions and recordings of CIJ events.

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CIJ Interview Series

The law can take your career in unexpected and fascinating directions. Our video interview series introduces to our students some of the inspiring people working in the law.

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