Research + Projects

The Yallum Yallum Project: Developing a self-determined justice model

This project aims to support the design of an independent self-determined justice model incorporating an ‘Elders and Respected Persons Council’, to be known as Yallum Yallum.

Artwork ‘Luwaytini’ by Mark Cleaver, Palawa

It has been developed at the request of and in collaboration with the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association (VACSAL) and the Yallum Yallum steering committee of the Grampians Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJAC). The model aims to promote cultural healing, social and emotional wellbeing and turn Aboriginal people away from the justice system and towards a stronger role in their culture and community.

The CIJ project team will deliver a draft model alongside a set of recommendations for implementation to the Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative to implement and test. The model will integrate with local cultural support and other programs including for example Hoops Against Violence, the Massive Murray River Paddle and the Possum Skin Cloak Project.

 

Key People

Katie Christensen

Katie Christensen

Restorative Justice Convener

Katie Christensen (She/Her) is a Wurundjeri Woman who has extensive experience working in the Domestic Violence sector – supporting Women who have experienced violence in crisis and long term case management and facilitating healing groups for women.

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Stan Winford

Stan Winford

Associate Director of Research, Innovation & Reform

Stan is a legal and justice system expert with experience in innovation and reform, including user centred design and applications for restorative and therapeutic justice in criminal and civil law.

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Jen Black

Jen Black

Innovation and Impact Manager

Jen is a lawyer who has held a number of senior roles in the legal assistance sector, assisting individuals navigate the justice system and advocating for meaningful, systemic change.

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