{"id":408,"date":"2023-04-06T01:50:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T01:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leticialistening.com\/spaces-restorative-transitional-justice\/?p=408"},"modified":"2023-05-30T01:06:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T01:06:25","slug":"broadmeadows-koori-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leticialistening.com\/spaces-restorative-transitional-justice\/broadmeadows-koori-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadmeadows Koori Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Author of case study: <\/b>Marcela Torres Molano<\/p>

Geopolitical location of space:
<\/b>19 Dimboola Rd
Broadmeadows, Victoria
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Extant? <\/b>Yes<\/p>

Timeframe of RJ\/TJ process in this space:<\/h2>

In use as a museum since 2002.<\/p>

Background information:<\/h2>

The Broadmeadows Koori Court follows the Victorian Koori County model (alternative Indigenous justice practice). In a Koori Court everyone sits around an oval table to encourage direct communication. The Elders and Respected Persons have their say. This is done to create a less threatening environment.<\/p>

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Is restorative and\/or transitional justice actually taking place in this space?<\/h2>

The Koori Indigenous model is used in this space. It is one of Australia\u2019s alternative justice systems for Indigenous people. It is considered to be under the Restorative Justice concept. Reparation of harm and more active involvement of victims in the process are among their goals.
The Broadmeadows Koori Court is part of an alternative justice system for Koori people. The Koori system was set up because of the large numbers of Koori people in the criminal justice system. The aim is to create a more culturally appropriate justice process that involves Elders and other Respected Persons from the community.<\/p>

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Is this space designed\/arranged for safe listening?<\/h2>

Yes, the arrangement of the space is designed for safe listening, a more informal and less threatening environment.<\/p>

Who is the audience\/the intended participants for this space?<\/h2>

Two type of audiences:<\/p>

1. The Children\u2019s Koori Court is for young offenders who:<\/b><\/p>