Individual or Group Submission25/01/24

Jarvis Atkinson

Jarvis Atkinson, a Yorta Yorta man from Shepparton, recounts how his educational experiences led to involvement with the criminal justice system. He describes overcoming addiction and now works with the First Peoples Assembly, promoting Treaty and self-determination in Victoria.

Topics: Criminal justice system, Education, Treaty, Other topic

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