Impact on Other Cultures

The impact of imprisonment that is covered in the resource kit speaks generally about the families that you may be working with. Different issues may arise for families from a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse background and for Indigenous families.

It is important for workers to be aware of the differing impact of imprisonment on these families and to consider how a particular culture may interpret crime and imprisonment. This can assist you as a professional in choosing the best support process for this family.

	External Links
15.Aboriginal Communities	Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service VACCA - information on working with Aboriginal Children Indigenous Support Plan by DHS Koori Court The Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place
16.Pacific Islander Communities  (forthcoming)
17.African Communities	African Australian Welfare Council - 9380 9156 WPINN - supporting young people around settlement issues Foundation House
18. Vietnamese Communities (forthcoming)	Australian Vietnamese Women's Association

Department of Justice resources in other languages can be found on

www.translations.justice.vic.gov.au