Abstract:This study examined the narratives of Australian men and women, Indigenous and non-Indig... more Abstract:This study examined the narratives of Australian men and women, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, at the intersection of race, gender and, to some extent class and disabilities during the critical period immediately post-release from prison. These intersectional dynamics have not been explored in any systematic and comprehensive way but have implications for understanding the transition towards desistance and for post-release support. Through this intersectional perspective, subtle but important differences emerged in their experiences pointing to the need for new and more effective policy and practice directions in the support of people post release. This is important in order to reduce the approximately 50% recidivism rate by 2 years post-release.This qualitative study analysed the differential life-course narratives of the 16 men and women, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, immediately post-release from NSW prisons. The use of grounded theory methodology, using an immersive, i...
ABSTRACT “Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex co... more ABSTRACT “Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex concept of a power relationship between the holder of a knowledge or knowing and a pupil or someone willing to listen, hear and learn. Its meaning forms a sharp contrast to the narrative research question of “Describe your life to me”, a question which describes a relationship between study subject and researcher or “expert”. It is the resolution of this contrast that has been pointed to in the literature as the key in forging a strong, fruitful collaborative relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers in the process of overcoming the barriers of neo-colonialism, racism, and the resultant resentment for non-Indigenous researchers conducting research into Indigenous matters pointed to by Indigenous researchers and writers such as Nakata (1998), Smith (1999), and Rigney (2004) amongst others. This paper will critically examine these barriers within the framework of Indigenism as an emerging cultural and philosophical stance by Indigenous academics, narrative research method and standpoint theory. The concept for this paper resulted from the journey in attempting to gain ethics approval for my research into the narratives of the post release from prison experience. As this research will involve Indigenous Australian study participants, separate ethics submission and approval from the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council was required to ensure respect for the validity of, and sensitivity for Indigenist standpoint.
DESCRIPTION The Tasmanian Government in 2007 agreed to undertake a two-year Innovation and Invest... more DESCRIPTION The Tasmanian Government in 2007 agreed to undertake a two-year Innovation and Investment Fund Pilot Program involving the establishment and operation of a Transitional Support Model for Ex-Prisoners (TSMP). As part of this strategy in 2008 it agreed to fund the Parolee Transitional Accommodation Project proposed by Bethlehem House Homeless Men’s Assistance Centre Inc.Research has shown that, through the strategy of intensively case managed supported transitional accommodation, issues such as substance abuse, mental health issues and inadequate support, which may lead to reoffending and subsequent re-incarceration, can be identified, addressed and appropriate multi-agency, collaborative interventions put into place. The outcomes demonstrated through the use of these strategies in the operationalising of PTAP in 2008 have seen only 1 parolee reoffend and returned to prison of the 35 parolees referred to PTAP.
“Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex concept of ... more “Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex concept of a power relationship between the holder of a knowledge or knowing and a pupil or someone willing to listen, hear and learn. Its meaning forms a sharp contrast to the narrative research question of “Describe your life to me”, a question which describes a relationship between study subject and researcher or “expert”. It is the resolution of this contrast that has been pointed to in the literature as the key in forging a strong, fruitful collaborative relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers in the process of overcoming the barriers of neo-colonialism, racism, and the resultant resentment for non-Indigenous researchers conducting research into Indigenous matters pointed to by Indigenous researchers and writers such as Nakata (1998), Smith (1999), and Rigney (2004) amongst others. This paper will critically examine these barriers within the framework of Indigenism as an...
Abstract:This study examined the narratives of Australian men and women, Indigenous and non-Indig... more Abstract:This study examined the narratives of Australian men and women, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, at the intersection of race, gender and, to some extent class and disabilities during the critical period immediately post-release from prison. These intersectional dynamics have not been explored in any systematic and comprehensive way but have implications for understanding the transition towards desistance and for post-release support. Through this intersectional perspective, subtle but important differences emerged in their experiences pointing to the need for new and more effective policy and practice directions in the support of people post release. This is important in order to reduce the approximately 50% recidivism rate by 2 years post-release.This qualitative study analysed the differential life-course narratives of the 16 men and women, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, immediately post-release from NSW prisons. The use of grounded theory methodology, using an immersive, i...
ABSTRACT “Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex co... more ABSTRACT “Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex concept of a power relationship between the holder of a knowledge or knowing and a pupil or someone willing to listen, hear and learn. Its meaning forms a sharp contrast to the narrative research question of “Describe your life to me”, a question which describes a relationship between study subject and researcher or “expert”. It is the resolution of this contrast that has been pointed to in the literature as the key in forging a strong, fruitful collaborative relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers in the process of overcoming the barriers of neo-colonialism, racism, and the resultant resentment for non-Indigenous researchers conducting research into Indigenous matters pointed to by Indigenous researchers and writers such as Nakata (1998), Smith (1999), and Rigney (2004) amongst others. This paper will critically examine these barriers within the framework of Indigenism as an emerging cultural and philosophical stance by Indigenous academics, narrative research method and standpoint theory. The concept for this paper resulted from the journey in attempting to gain ethics approval for my research into the narratives of the post release from prison experience. As this research will involve Indigenous Australian study participants, separate ethics submission and approval from the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council was required to ensure respect for the validity of, and sensitivity for Indigenist standpoint.
DESCRIPTION The Tasmanian Government in 2007 agreed to undertake a two-year Innovation and Invest... more DESCRIPTION The Tasmanian Government in 2007 agreed to undertake a two-year Innovation and Investment Fund Pilot Program involving the establishment and operation of a Transitional Support Model for Ex-Prisoners (TSMP). As part of this strategy in 2008 it agreed to fund the Parolee Transitional Accommodation Project proposed by Bethlehem House Homeless Men’s Assistance Centre Inc.Research has shown that, through the strategy of intensively case managed supported transitional accommodation, issues such as substance abuse, mental health issues and inadequate support, which may lead to reoffending and subsequent re-incarceration, can be identified, addressed and appropriate multi-agency, collaborative interventions put into place. The outcomes demonstrated through the use of these strategies in the operationalising of PTAP in 2008 have seen only 1 parolee reoffend and returned to prison of the 35 parolees referred to PTAP.
“Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex concept of ... more “Teach me about your life”, is a rather simple statement that circumscribes a complex concept of a power relationship between the holder of a knowledge or knowing and a pupil or someone willing to listen, hear and learn. Its meaning forms a sharp contrast to the narrative research question of “Describe your life to me”, a question which describes a relationship between study subject and researcher or “expert”. It is the resolution of this contrast that has been pointed to in the literature as the key in forging a strong, fruitful collaborative relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers in the process of overcoming the barriers of neo-colonialism, racism, and the resultant resentment for non-Indigenous researchers conducting research into Indigenous matters pointed to by Indigenous researchers and writers such as Nakata (1998), Smith (1999), and Rigney (2004) amongst others. This paper will critically examine these barriers within the framework of Indigenism as an...
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