As we mark the anniversary of the first Mardi Gras and reflect on this year’s theme Love. Respect. Empower., we honour the courage of those who stood up then, and recognise the responsibility we all share to continue that work now. #Pride

As we mark National Reconciliation Week 2025, we reflect on this year’s theme: “Bridging Now to Next” — a call to carry the truth of our shared history forward together as we work collaboratively towards a more just, respectful, and inclusive future. #NRW25 #ReconciliationWeek

Have no plans after work tomorrow? You do now. Justice and COVID: Five Years On is set to be an unmissable evening of sharp insights, bold ideas and powerful discussion, all before dinnertime. #rmituniversity #VictorianLawWeek

Happy Victorian Law Week! It is finally here, and we’re excited to share that Justice and COVID: Five Years On just got even better for those of you able to join us in person! To help you get the most out of this event, we’ve added the chance to connect with others before and after the discussion.

Streamed live from TAC headquarters, our panel for Road Trauma & Restorative Justice includes: ✨Host: Rob Hulls CIJ Director & former Attorney General ✨An individual with lived experience of road trauma and the restorative justice program offered through TAC and Open Circle #VictorianLawWeek2025

Next month, the Law and Advocacy Centre for Women (LACW) are hosting an incredible night of performance, fun and storytelling, all for a good cause!

Today, on National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, the CIJ remembers those whose lives have been taken by gender-based violence. We remember the women, children, young people & families whose futures were stolen — & we stand with the communities who continue to carry their grief. #DFVMP2025

Yesterday was #YouthHomelessnessMattersDay - but this issue demands national attention and action every day of the year. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), in 2023-24 over 43,000 children and young people presented alone to specialist homelessness services.

On the 1st of April, the Parliament of Victoria’s Legal and Social Issues Committee launched Building the Evidence Base – the final report of its Inquiry into capturing data on people using family violence. #justice #socialjustice

The CIJ are currently looking for our next Manager, Innovation and Impact to support our Associate Director of Research, Innovation and Reform. Read all about it and submit your application here rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RMIT_Careers...

Coverage from RMIT News, published today, on our contributions towards the Victorian Law Reform Commission's recent report on justice responses to sexual violence, including some fantastic quotes from both of our incredible Associate Directors www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...

For everyone attending the Centre for Through Children's Eyes conference on children and young people in NSW today, be sure to catch the CIJ's Elena Campbell's talk.

Nearly a hundred organisations, including the CIJ, have signed onto an open letter drafted by the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service condemning the Government's proposed changes to bail laws.

CIJ conducted an important review for Victoria Legal Aid on their remand services. The report, officially launched last year, made several recommendations that we are excited to see are now being implemented by VLA to transform how they deliver services to people on remand or seeking bail.

Late last week the ALRC released its report on justice responses to sexual violence. Even with diverse justice options available, the criminal justice system should be available to survivors without risk of re-traumatisation.

International Women's Day (IWD) has, to an extent, become a corporate formality—a morning tea or panel discussion that can feel disconnected from the reality that many women face in Australia amongst growing rates of gendered violence and discrimination.

The CIJ today welcomed the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence report, which adopts several key recommendations from CIJ submissions. #restorativejustice #lawreform #innovativejustice

Explore the concept of justice needs for those affected by road trauma. Our new video delves into the specific emotional and practical support victims require for their journey towards recovery. #JusticeNeeds #RoadTraumaAwareness

SURVEY CLOSING! Calling all practitioners & service providers supporting young people who use or experience intimate partner violence! The CIJ is working with the AIFS and CFRE at Drummond Street Services to undertake a national study into the use of intimate partner violence by young people.

Mina Hilson has spent over a decade making an impact at the Centre for Innovative Justice—shaping policy, pushing for reform, and championing a fairer system. Now, she’s stepping into a new phase of life, but her legacy remains. #Justice #Policy #CIJInsights #CareerReflections

Do victims have a voice in workplace safety? Workplace safety in Victoria is set for a major shake-up. The Sentencing Advisory Council has just released a report recommending 12 key reforms to how OHS offences are sentenced. #WorkplaceSafety #SentencingReform

Discover how restorative justice can play a crucial role in healing victims of road trauma. Watch to learn more about how restorative justice can make a difference in your life or the life of someone you care about. #RestorativeJustice #RoadTraumaSupport

Recently, Rob Hulls, spoke at the Legal Laneway Breakfast in Morwell, hosted by the Gippsland Law Association in partnership with the Victoria Law Foundation.

On February 20, we marked #WorldDayOfSocialJustice. This year's theme, “A Just Transition for a Sustainable Future,” underscores the urgent need for a holistic approach that fuses environmental sustainability with social justice, as highlighted by the UN. #SocialJustice2025 #SustainableTransition

CIJ Staff Insights is a new series where team members share their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and advice on topics relevant to the justice sector and those who work in it.

Today, we mark the National Apology Anniversary – a moment that was meant to be a turning point for justice and healing. While those historic words, "I'm sorry," offered hope, the reality is that significant issues persist.

Quote by Open Circle's Renee Handsacker published by the @australia.theguardian.com in an article last week on restorative justice for sexual assault. Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

In late January, RMIT welcomed Her Excellency Sam Mostyn, the Governor-General of Australia. She met with Elena Campbell and Doddy Armstrong to discuss the CIJ's work on domestic, family, and sexual violence. #RMIT #Leadership

Last fortnight, on 24th Jan, Emily Piggott from CIJ joined a round table on lived experience at RMIT, hosted by Marietta Martinovic. The focus was on how lived experiences are shaping adult corrections, youth justice, and forensic mental health. #LivedExperience #RMIT

Calling all practitioners supporting young people who use/experience intimate partner violence! The IVY Study is currently conducting a survey of Aus based service providers & practitioners who deliver or refer services to young people who use or have experienced IPV. aifs.gov.au/ivy-study-pa...

Last year our evaluation of the Women's SupPORT Pathways Project, which supports criminalised women through community sport, found great promise in the program - including benefits to participants, clubs and to wider community understanding. Read more bit.ly/3C6PTpc

On Jan 16 we were warmly welcomed to beautiful Kirrae Whurrong and Gunditjamara country to visit Uncle Lenny at the Shara Clarke Centre which is seeking to develop its own self-determining justice model. Thanks to funding from the VLSB, the CIJ is excited to support this much needed work

We are officially back on deck & excited for the year ahead with plenty of impactful projects & research already in motion! Looking forward to the year ahead & sharing the journey with you! #InnovativeJustice #JusticeReform #RestorativeJustice #2025Projects

Calling all practitioners supporting young people who use/experience intimate partner violence! The IVY Study is currently conducting a survey of Aus based service providers & practitioners who deliver or refer services to young people who use or have experienced IPV. aifs.gov.au/ivy-study-pa...

The Centre for Innovative Justice is now on Bluesky! Our mission is simple: to make the justice system more inclusive & effective for everyone. Join us here to discuss challenges, share ideas, & explore how innovation can drive justice reform #InnovativeJustice #JusticeReform #RestorativeJustice