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Centre for Innovative Justice
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Based at RMIT, the CIJ's objective is to develop, drive and expand the capacity of the justice system to meet and adapt to the needs of its diverse users by conducting rigorous research which focuses on having impact.
www.cij.org.au
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
June 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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
May 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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
May 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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.
May 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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
May 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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!
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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
May 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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.
April 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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
April 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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...
April 8, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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...
RMIT Centre for Innovative Justice shapes justice system reform to better support survivors of sexual violence
The Centre has helped to shape the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence report.
www.rmit.edu.au
April 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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.
March 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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.
March 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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.
March 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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.
March 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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
March 7, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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
March 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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.
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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
February 27, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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
February 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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
February 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Recently, Rob Hulls, spoke at the Legal Laneway Breakfast in Morwell, hosted by the Gippsland Law Association in partnership with the Victoria Law Foundation.
February 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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
February 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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.
February 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM