ABOUT OUR SPONSORS
Justice James Muirhead
Justice James Muirhead (24 April 1925 - 20 July 1999) was passionate about improving outcomes for Indigenous people who had entered the legal system and he worked to improve the system in which they were tried. James’ ultimate vision was to empower people, communities, agencies and the government to reduce the number of Indigenous Australians entering the justice system. James served on the Churchill Trust’s Board of Directors from 1979 to 1984, and was subsequently made an honorary Life Member. It is this association and James’ fondness for the work of the Trust that led the family of Justice Muirhead to honour his memory and his life’s work by sponsoring a one-off Churchill Fellowship for award in the Northern Territory. The successful applicant will present a clear and practical topic of research that will enhance the capacity of people, communities, agencies and/or government in the Northern Territory to reduce the negative impacts of the justice system on Indigenous people (including strategies that reduce contact with the justice system in the first place).Title of Fellowship
Justice James Muirhead Churchill Fellowship for the study of strategies that will, in a very practical way, enhance the capacity of people, communities, agencies and/or governments in the Northern Territory to reduce Indigenous contact with the Justice system (policing, courts and prisons and after-care of prisoners) and/or reduce the negative impacts of that system on Indigenous lives. Established in 2012.
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For Award In 2012 |
Number of Fellowships Awarded
1
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Fellows |
Through the Churchill Trust I have personally developed and grown and identified new methods to increase my knowledge base and skills.
David Taylor
2003 Churchill Fellow
2003 Churchill Fellow