Brett Collins
Co-founder
Justice Action
Brett Collins is the coordinator of Justice Action, an advocacy organisation committed to protecting the rights of people in prison. He was the previous editor of JUST US, a pre-election newsletter for people in detention. Brett served 10 years in prison from 1970-1980 and has worked in criminal justice since. Brett also manages a halfway house and is the CEO of the social enterprise Breakout Media Communications.
SESSIONS
Day 1
2:00
Panel: Rethinking policing for safety, not saturation
If police contact is the strongest predictor of future incarceration, what must change in policing models to improve safety without deepening racial harm?
Hear how alternative responses, community-led policing, diversion, and accountability mechanisms can reduce unnecessary arrests while strengthening trust and public safety.
Kevin Bell, Former Commissioner, Yoorrook Justice Commission
Antoinette Braybrook, Chief Executive Officer, Djirra
Christopher Cunneen, Professor of Criminology, University of New South Wales
Brett Collins, Co-founder, Justice Action
Raagini Vijaykumar, Principal Managing Lawyer - Wirraway, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS)