When we place police in schools, what message are we teaching? Everyone has the right to a culturally safe and responsive education. The school system in Australia is boasted as …
June 26, 2025
Alternatives not quasi-policing
June 26, 2025
The Alternative First Responders campaign is deeply concerned about the Northern Territory Government’s plan to implement law reform that would create a new police stream specifically targeting public places and …
AFR Team – Formal Statement
June 5, 2025
Life doesn’t stop at 5pm so why do our support services?
June 5, 2025
The 24/7 nature of policing has had a significant influence on their perceived legitimacy as a first response. When we need support at any stage, or we find ourselves in …
AFR Team – Blog, Conversation
May 20, 2025
FROM THE COURT ROOM TO CAMPAIGNS – WHY WE NEED URGENT CHANGE
May 20, 2025
For the last ten years the National Justice Project has worked with a clear vision in mind – to fearlessly fight injustice. As a law firm this fight has been …
AFR Team – Blog
May 20, 2025
CAN POLICE TRAINING BRIDGE THE MENTAL HEALTH GAP?
May 20, 2025
When the question is posed for how we can improve policing and outcomes for people needing mental health support, often the policy response is – more training. How effective is …
Dr Matthew Morgan – Conversation, Opinion Piece
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