University of Tasmania PhD Research
Autism in the
Criminal Justice System
Research examining the challenges faced by autistic people within the Australian Criminal Justice System and investigates how policy frameworks influence their experiences

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- Australian Criminal Justice Jurisdictions
Learn more about Australia’s unique criminal justice system, which contains ten jurisdictions, including the often forgotten Norfolk Island justisdiction. - About the Research
Learn about this exciting new PhD research project examining the challenges faced by autistic people within the Australian Criminal Justice System and investigates how policy frameworks influence their experiences. - Autism in Australia
Changes in diagnostic criteria and increasing community understanding of autism have seen an increasing number of Australians being diagnosed with autism. The latest data shows… Read more: Autism in Australia