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The facts – Supporting Justice

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Effective communication with people with disability

WEBEveryone in the criminal justice system has a right to understand the process and their rights within it. Effective communication with people with disability is critical to: ensuring …

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Services and programs – Supporting Justice

WEBAsk Izzy. Directory of local services for crisis support needs including housing, food, physical and mental health, emergency funds, counselling, legal support, drug and …

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Personal stories – Supporting Justice

WEBThe podcast series explores the personal experiences of the self-advocates and their priorities for change in the justice system. You can subscribe and listen to the 6 episode …

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Prepare a plea for a client with disability – Supporting Justice

WEBBe a disability-aware practitioner. Step 2. Find out your client’s communication and meeting preferences. Step 3. Identify support services. Step 4. Gather key information to support …

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About – Supporting Justice

WEBSupporting Justice is primarily for lawyers, judicial officers and court professionals. It aims to help them learn how to recognise the signs of disability, gain an understanding of the …

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Get reports for court – Supporting Justice

WEBMany GPs will give you access to medical reports with the client’s signed consent. This is the most straightforward way to get access to medical reports, including discharge and …

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Supporting Justice – Supporting Justice provides practical …

WEBWelcome 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 …

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Access the NDIS – Supporting Justice

WEBThe NDIS is one means of getting an individual access to ongoing support beyond their contact with the criminal justice system. While the NDIS does not provide specific …

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Get legal advice – Supporting Justice

WEBWhat the ‘Preparing for court: client form (PDF 276KB)’ contains: Communication preferences – how you prefer to receive information, as part of establishing respectful …

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Judicial officer information – Supporting Justice

WEBThe disability service landscape is changing with the roll-out of the NDIS. Judicial officers can play an important role in promoting the support opportunities offered by the Scheme. …

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Access support services – Supporting Justice

WEBa central point of contact for all other services within Victoria’s Forensic Disability Program, supporting coordination and practice consistency throughout the state. FDSAS is …

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Prepare for court – Supporting Justice

WEBStep 1. Get legal advice. The legal system is complex. Being charged with a crime can have ongoing impacts on your life. A lawyer works for you and will help you navigate and …

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Writing a support letter – Supporting Justice

WEBStep 1. Address the letter to the court. Things the letter must communicate: If you are a support worker and your client has an upcoming court date for a sentencing hearing or …

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Effective communication with people with disability

WEBEfective communication with people with disability is critical to: ensuring they feel recognised, respected and supported. building trust and rapport. uncovering and …

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Access specialist courts – Supporting Justice

WEBThe ARC aims to help people address underlying factors that contribute to their offending behaviours through intensive case management and court supervision. To access the …

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Preparing for court: client form

WEBStep 1. Before going to court. If you have had contact with police and have to go to court, the first thing you should do to prepare for court is get legal advice from a lawyer. to find …

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Get a support worker – Supporting Justice

WEBSupport workers can help you with support needs connected to your court case. This might include: support to comply with bail conditions, including housing, mental health, drug …

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