Who does Australia Lock Up? The Social Determinants of Justice

Crime rates are generally decreasing and governments in Australia (as elsewhere) have committed to reducing recidivism.However, incarceration rates of certain groups continue to rise, including Indigenous and racialised peoples, those experiencing poverty, mental health issues, addiction, homelessness and people with cognitive disability.A large pr

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Recognition and treatment of law enforcement violence against detainees and prisoners: A survey among Israeli physicians and medical students

Introduction: Physicians regularly encounter victims of violence.Although some at-risk groups are increasingly recognized as such, the risks faced by prisoners and detainees are often overlooked.The scope of violence against them is unknown and their treatment is often hampered by unique social and institutional impediments.This article reviews the

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