Removing Communication Barriers
Justice Communications Australia is a network supporting flourishing communication in justice contexts. This means prisons, courts, community corrections, legal consultations, rehabilitation, resettlement programs and more.
We work to build awareness and skill in communication for people experiencing the justice system – whether they are employees, users, volunteers and contributors, or supporters working through community agencies.
Justice Communications Australia provide evidence-based support for migrants and refugees who are learning to read and write English. This helps them build the communication skills needed for both personal and professional success in their new environments.
Communication can be really hard. Especially in situations that might be tangled up with questions of rights, victimhood, crime, offence, disability, disadvantage, trauma, and high emotion. Everyone has differing perspectives, differing skill levels, and differing emotional responses. These all affect how we communicate.
Justice Communications Australia provide a range of services for incarcerated individuals, people recently released from prison, migrants and refugees.
The JCA services include:
Justice Communications Australia provide a range of services for prison staff, allied health professionals, government agencies, and to support Corrections and Justice system policy.
The JCA services include:
Contact JCA to learn how we can assist you or how you can get involved!
Contact UsJustice Communications Australia endeavour to ignite hope in a demographic often referred to as ‘vulnerable’. Many people involved in the justice system have faced significant experiences of devastation, such as:
These devastating experiences can hinder people's ability to engage effectively with their prosocial development, rehabilitation and community integration and reintegration. Our programs and advocacy work are designed to support individuals in these positions by providing them with the communication and comprehension support and tools they need to navigate their circumstances more successfully.
Justice Communications Australia delivers expert advocacy, training, and education. This empowers professionals with the tools they need to drive impactful change in the justice system, shaping policy and enhancing practices across government, organisations, and frontline services.
Gain valuable insights for your organisation with advisory and consultation services from Rosie Martin, an awarded speech pathologist and criminologist. Rosie has extensive hands-on experience with people with lived experience of prison and marginalisation.
JCA supports people involved in the justice system—such as incarcerated individuals, former inmates, migrants, and refugees. JCA provides communication and literacy support, mentoring, parenting programs, and advocacy. Their work focuses on building awareness and communication skills to promote rehabilitation, reintegration, and social inclusion.
JCA’s services benefit a broad range of people, including individuals involved in the justice system (current and former), migrants and refugees learning English, and professionals such as prison staff, allied health workers, and community service agencies. They also support policymakers through consultancy and advocacy.
Communication is central to JCA’s mission because many people in the justice system face challenges such as trauma, learning difficulties, and language barriers. By improving communication, JCA helps individuals understand their rights, express themselves, and participate effectively in restorative and rehabilitative processes.
Rosalie Martin
Saying “I don’t know” has gotten a bad rap, often mistaken for weakness, when really, it’s a powerful starting point for learning and growth. In speech therapy, we celebrate those words—sometimes with a high-five, sometimes with a lolly—because they show courage, honesty, and the readiness to find out more.
Sally Napthali
Rosalie Martin is transforming justice by tackling one of its quietest barriers — the inability to read, write, and communicate — giving incarcerated individuals a real chance at change.
Rosalie Martin
Breaking barriers, rebuilding lives—JCA empowers those recently released from prison to unlock the transformative power of literacy and communication.
