We need a new approach, which focuses on greater investment in early intervention, prevention and diversion strategies. These are smarter solutions that increase safety, address the root causes of violence against women, cut reoffending and imprisonment rates, and build stronger and safer communities.
To change the record, all levels of government need to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their organisations and representative bodies to design and invest in holistic, community-led early intervention, prevention and diversion strategies. These are evidence-based solutions that increase safety, address the root causes of violence against women and children, cut reoffending and imprisonment rates, and build stronger communities.
This document sets out the Change the Record Coalition’s Blueprint for Change (Blueprint) to address this national crisis. It outlines the leadership role to be played by the Federal Government through the Closing the Gap process, as well as the policy principles and solutions that should be adopted by all levels of government to support the Blueprint.