This book examines the phenomenon of Community Justice Centres, and their potential to transform the justice landscape by tackling the underlying causes of crime.

Dr Sarah Murray is a Professor of Law at the University of Western Australia Law School where she researches in the areas of constitutional law and court innovation.

Preface. Introduction: Court Reform and the Community Justice Centre Experience - Midtown and Beyond. 2 The Community Justice Centre Model. 3 Case studies of Community Justice. 4 Lessons from Community Justice: Evaluations, Boundaries and Obstacles. 5 The Possibilities of Mainstreaming the Model. 6 Conclusion: The Future of Community Justice: Prospects and Challenges.