Journal article
Reintegrating Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with convictions for sexual offending: stakeholder views of service needs and Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA)
Current issues in criminal justice, Vol.38(1), pp.111-129
2026
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Abstract
There have been numerous calls for the introduction and expansion of Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) in Australia. CoSA are a measure designed to reduce sexual recidivism by supporting people with convictions for sexual offending (PCSOs) to reintegrate into the community after prison. An important question is therefore whether the CoSA model would be suitable for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities. We undertook stakeholder consultations with representatives (n = 35) of relevant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations to investigate views about suitable post-custodial measures for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PCSOs, including the CoSA model. While stakeholders supported some of the key principles of CoSA, overall there was a lack of enthusiasm for the CoSA model being implemented in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Instead, stakeholders expressed support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led measures with a strong focus on cultural content. Our findings emphasise that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led approaches should be properly resourced and supported in place of western models such as CoSA.
Details
- Title
- Reintegrating Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with convictions for sexual offending: stakeholder views of service needs and Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA)
- Creators
- Madeleine Bennett - Queensland University of TechnologyKelly Richards - Queensland University of TechnologyKelleigh Ryan - Queensland Univ Technol, Co Sch Justice, Seedling Grp, Brisbane, AustraliaNicole Tujague - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication Details
- Current issues in criminal justice, Vol.38(1), pp.111-129
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 19
- Grant note
- This work was supported by National Office for Child Safety.
- Identifiers
- 991013331927602368
- Academic Unit
- Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article