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Maicee Young1, Mohammed M Ali1, Justin Trounson2
1Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Abstract:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are overrepresented in the Australian justice system. Previous research has uncovered a number of risk factors. However, very little attention, by comparison, has been given to protective factors, including Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) markers. The aim of the current study was to examine the relationship between SEWB markers and justice system non-involvement. The study utilised secondary data from the 2014-2015 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, for young people aged 16-24 years. A hierarchical logistic regression found that SEWB markers were not significantly associated with justice system non-involvement when controlling for other variables. Being female, experiencing fair treatment as an Aboriginal person, abstaining from substances, being employed and housing stability were significantly associated with justice system non-involvement. These identified protective factors can inform preventative intervention strategies for young Aboriginal people at risk of involvement with the justice system.
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