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ALRM is trying to give its clients even better service than it does already, by using the resources of the Internet.
ALRM offices are hundreds of miles apart.
Our lawyers and field officers work in remote areas, far from the nearest law libraries.
We are using the Internet to take the law libraries to our lawyers and field officers, and to take information to our clients.
This pilot project has not required any additional funding.

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THE ROLE OF THE ABORIGINAL LEGAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc (ALRM) exists to get social justice for Aboriginal people and their communities. The Movement began in 1971 and was incorporated in 1973.

ALRM is a non-profit organisation. We provide a legal service to Aboriginal people and their communities.

ALRM works to keep law and justice systems honest. We demand recognition of our cultures. We fight for economic and social status for our dispossessed people.

Our role has expanded to include changing laws where needed, to improve social justice and further the fight for equal rights.

Conflict Policy

For many years now, ALRM has had a policy of not allowing its lawyers to act in cases of conflict between Aboriginal people.
Both parties can still approach us for help, but we'll have to assess your cases to see if we need to arrange alternative representation.

Field Officers

On the phone or in person, you should ask to speak to a Field Officer. They will listen to your questions, get some details about your situation, and find ways for you to get the answers, information and help you need.

ALRM has a 24-hour answering service. You can get hold of a Field Officer during day-time office hours and, in the case of emergencies, at night. If you're ever picked up by the police, call us for help right away - before answering any questions.

Criminal Section

ALRM lawyers cover most Courts in South Australia.

The lawyers give legal advice, represent you through all Court proceedings, help to prepare documents and assist with appeals.

Call us as soon as possible if you want a lawyer with you in Court.

The lawyers need you to tell them what you want, so they can handle your case the best way.

Civil Section

This Section of ALRM works to get justice for you in non-criminal matters. We help you to get and use your own power through action and education.

This Section handles equal opportunity, family issues and separations, workers' and other compensation, police complaints, and community and corporate issues.

Equal opportunity

If you think you've been discriminated against, we can help. We'll be there to support you if you want to make a complaint to the Equal Opportunity Commission. You can make the complaint yourself. Our Field Officers and lawyers will assist you at any stage.

Family law

Many of you speak to us about custody, access and maintenance of your children. We prepare Court documents, appear in Court with you and help you to reach a good solution. ALRM knows that going to Court about the family is stressful. We'll work to help you find a better way to deal with the problem.

Workers compensation

Sometimes, when people are hurt at work, their claims are not accepted. If you need to, you can dispute your employer's or the insurer's decisions. ALRM can help you to get those decisions reviewed to get a fair result.

Police complaints

If you've been treated badly by the police, come to us.
Your Field Officer will help you to lodge a Police Complaint statement.

The complaint goes to the Police Complaints Authority (PCA). The PCA is independent of the police and can investigate your complaint. ALRM will help you to make the statement, explain to you about the rest of the process and tell you what's happening as it goes along.

Family separations

ALRM works with the Aboriginal Child Care Agency to write and give information to the National Enquiry by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into the Separation of Indigenous Families. If you've got any questions, call us.

Compensation

If you have suffered injury because of the actions of another person or organisation, you may be able to claim compensation. We can talk to you about this and help you go further.

Community and corporate issues

The ALRM Civil Section includes a Corporate Solicitor who can provide information, legal assistance and representation for community organisations and family groups.
If your group needs to be incorporated under Federal or State laws for funding purposes, we can help. In consultation with your group members, we can give you legal assistance to draft your constitution. We also can provide advice on meeting procedures, elections or other issues arising within Aboriginal community organisations.

Copyright, Property, or Business matters

If you need information, ALRM's Civil Section will help you find the information you need.

The Aboriginal Justice Advocacy Committee (AJAC).

ALRM and the South Australian State Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DOSAA) formed AJAC in June 1994. The Committee is funded by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Commission (ATSIC) through DOSAA.

AJAC monitors how the State Government meets the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. We make sure that Aboriginal people are involved in getting those recommendations to work.
We keep you informed about what's happening.

The Committee meets every month.

We want the opinions and concerns of Aboriginal people about the Royal Commission, and how its recommendations are being put into practice. Contact your local AJAC representatives about what you think your Committee should be looking at and working on.

Aboriginal Visitors Scheme

The Scheme works across South Australia, and means that you don't have to be alone in the police cells if you are detained. ALRM pays for the time and travel of volunteer Aboriginal visitors who come to you to provide support.

The police must contact the AVS every time they keep an Aboriginal person in a police cell.

ALRM has visitors in Adelaide, Berri, Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.

Visitors make sure you're not alone and that you're being treated properly.
They look after your rights, get you medical help if you need it, and contact your family if you want.

If you haven't been treated properly, the visitor can make a report on that, so that you can lodge a Police Complaint.

Anti-Poverty Unit

This Unit used to be your Financial Counselling Service.
Now, we're doing more community education and fewer individual cases.

ALRM is working to give Aboriginal people training on money matters.
We'll be setting up self-help groups in communities, and they will start up networks to give advice to others. You'll be able to make good financial decisions with good information.

The Native Title Unit (NTU)

The NTU is based in Adelaide.
We make claims for Native Title or compensation.
We help sort out disagreements between people making claims.
We represent you in any matter connected with the Native Title Act.

The NTU is responsible for all land claims outside the Anangu Pitjatjantjara and Maralinga Tjarutja lands. If you think you're entitled to claim under the Native Title Act, write to us with the names of who's claiming, the area being claimed and who'll benefit from it.

CLIENT ADVICE

IF YOU ARE EVER ARRESTED:

DO ... ask why you are being arrested.
DON'T resist arrest.

DO ... give your name and address.
DON'T be abusive.

DO ... ask the police for a telephone so you can contact ALRM.
DON'T give a statement before speaking to an ALRM field officer.

DO ... ask for bail and, when it's granted, contact ALRM immediately.
DON'T ... plead guilty to anything before you've spoken to a solicitor.

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