10 Years of Community Justice in Melbourne, Australia: An Interview with Kerry Walker
Summary: <p>In this New Thinking podcast, Kerry Walker, director of the <a href="http://www.neighbourhoodjustice.vic.gov.au/">Neighbourhood Justice Centre</a> in Melbourne, Australia, describes some of the ways the Justice Centre engages the community, all with the long-term goal of promoting the rule of law and a “civil, caring society.” She reflects on lessons learned as the Justice Centre approaches its 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary, including, “Never act alone [but] only … in partnership.” The podcast concludes with a discussion of ways the Justice Centre is using technology to promote safety and make the court more user-friendly. The interview took place while Walker was in Chicago to attend <a href="http://www.courtinnovation.org/center-court-innovation-hosts-community-justice-2016" target="_blank">Community Justice 2016</a>.</p> <p><span class="inline inline-"><img src="http://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/images/KerryWalker%20%2815%29.JPG" alt="Kerry Walker of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Melbourne, Australia, discusses best practices for community justice during a session at Community Justice 2016." title="Kerry Walker of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Melbourne, Australia, discusses best practices for community justice during a session at Community Justice 2016." class="image image-preview " width="550" height="367"><span class="caption" style="width: 548px;">Kerry Walker of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Melbourne, Australia, discusses best practices for community justice during a session at Community Justice 2016.</span></span></p><div class="image-clear"></div>
