4714.0 - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, 2008

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 16/12/2010

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In this issue Contents Introduction Population context Language and culture Social networks and support Health Education Labour force status Housing Financial stress Law and Justice About this Release Experiences of Physical Violence, 2008 (Feature Article) History of Changes Gains in Indigenous education and work but gaps remain: ABS (Media Release)	LAW AND JUSTICE VICTIM OF VIOLENCE In 2008, 23% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reported being a victim of physical or threatened violence in the past 12 months, similar to the rate in 2002 (24%). CONTACT WITH POLICE In 2008, 15% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over had been arrested in the last five years either once, or more than once. This rate was higher in remote (19%) than non-remote (14%) areas. USE OF LEGAL SERVICES In 2008, less than one-fifth (18%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over had used legal services in the last 12 months. NEIGHBOURHOOD AND COMMUNITY PROBLEMS In 2008, 71% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over reported the presence of at least one neighbourhood or community problem present in their area. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.