Health for all? : a global health approach for justice reinvestment and Indigenous people

Crime and violence are part of the make-up of the social determinants of health. Addressing the root causes of violence within any community is at the heart of public health concerns. However, crime and violence are not always considered within a health framework. This can be detrimental for minority groups, such as Indigenous populations, who encounter some of the highest rates of contact with the criminal justice system of any given population, while also attributing to poorer health outcomes and other social determinants of health. This chapter proposes a new global health framework that can address these gaps. For health equity to be achieved, the chapter demonstrates why it is important to embed Indigenous perspectives of health" including Indigenous perspectives and approaches to crime and violence. After exploring Indigenous perspectives of health, it showcases how Indigenous people in Australia have addressed crime and violence as determinants of health through justice reinvestment, showcasing the Maranguka project in Bourke. The chapter identifies how this approach achieved numerous positive outcomes including moving toward health equity, which aligns with global public health outcomes. While the approach is centered locally, the possibilities and replicability of this approach are underpinned by the global health definition which is about action and collaboration to achieve health equity.