The Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ) researches, advocates and applies innovative ways to improve the justice system with a particular focus on therapeutic jurisprudence, restorative justice and non-adversarial dispute resolution.

Our objective is to develop, drive and expand the capacity of the justice system to meet and adapt to the needs of its diverse users.

We conduct rigorous research which focuses on having impact – taking our research findings, most of which involve direct engagement with service users, and using them to develop innovative and workable solutions.

Experience and expertise

Our large team of professional staff brings extensive experience across legal practice, social work, research, policy development and law reform.

Their expertise spans:

• criminal and civil law in private practice
• government legal roles
• international tribunals
• Aboriginal legal services
• legal aid
• community legal centres
• wide range of community-based service settings.

Please note: CIJ cannot provide legal advice