We have over 10 years experience involving program evaluations, reviews and strategy development in crime prevention and the justice system, particularly in relation to young offenders.

Police Cautioning under the Young Offenders Act
NSW Police Force, 2006-2008
This research project examined the effectiveness of police cautions in preventing youth re-offending and the factors affecting re-offending, using de-identified police data and a survey of police youth liaison officers.

Review of the coordinated NSW government action to address domestic violence
NSW Human Services CEOs Forum, 2007
ARTD facilitated a cross agency review and strategy formulation process to develop a whole of government approach.

Strategic advice on funding to meet legal need
National Association of Community Legal Centres, 2007
ARTD advised the association in relation to their funding submission to the Attorney General's Department, advocating a revised funding formula for Community Legal Centres.

Reducing Youth Offending Programme
New Zealand Department of Child, Youth and Family Services, Department of Corrections, 2005-2006
ARTD advised the departments on methods and managing this evaluation of an innovative four-year pilot that targeted high risk youth offenders using Multisystemic Therapy (MST) in cross cultural settings.

Rural Alcohol Diversion
NSW Attorney General's Department, 2004-2006
An evaluation of a regional program building on the successful Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment program (MERIT), using compilation of qualitative and quantitative data, client interviews and stakeholder meetings.

 

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