Welcome to Supporting Justice
People with cognitive impairment and intellectual disability have the right to be treated fairly in the criminal justice system in Victoria.
Supporting Justice provides practical resources to help people in the criminal justice system get fairer outcomes and needs-based support.
Practical resources
For lawyers, judicial officers and court professionals
Resources to help with effective communication with people with disability, preparing a plea for a client with disability, accessing the NDIS or existing NDIS plan, judicial officer court communication and more.
Practical resources
For support workers, carers and people with disability
Resources to help with getting legal advice, preparing for court, getting a support worker and your day at court.
Services and programs
Contact details for justice and disability support services including legal services, disability support services, housing providers and NDIS assistance and more.
Support directories for immediate needs including housing and health.
Preparing for court?
This form has been designed for supporters and carers to complete with a person with disability to ensure they are prepared for court. It will help lawyers know more about the person and uphold their rights in the court process.
Supporting Justice workshop kit
Supporting Justice content in slide form for use in training and workshops. Conduct training on respectful and effective ways of working with people with disability to improve justice outcomes.
Supporting Justice
Supporting Justice © Centre for Innovative Justice, RMIT University, 2019
Questions or feedback: contact@supportingjustice.net
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