Australia’s aboriginals try a novel approach to fighting crime
It seems to be working
EVERY day James Moore meets police at a community centre for aboriginal people in Bourke. He and the officers swap reports of trouble during the previous 24 hours. A local aboriginal himself, Mr Moore says he wants to change the mindset of the town, which had a romantic past as a booming river port but became better known for its rampant crime, especially among aboriginals. The daily briefings are part of a novel experiment aimed at making the town safer.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Turning the tide”
Asia September 15th 2018
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