Writer
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson is a social anthropologist and honorary research fellow, University of Western Australia. Between 1999 and 2016 Jane focused her studies on reform issues in the Catholic Church. Her PhD on priests in sexually intimate relationships was published as Priests in Love. Jane’s work Innovative Catholicism challenged her to take a different direction in life. She has since worked restoratively alongside prisoners, problematic drug users and their families, and chronic homeless people. Today, her writings are informed by restorative justice principles and a progressive Catholic Christian morality
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We are overdue for a hybrid Aboriginal-Western map of juvenile justice
Highly troubled Aboriginal youth offenders are rolling down the road of Western justice at everyone’s peril and which Four Corners has exposed as perpetrating great harm. It’s about time we followed a different hybrid Aboriginal-Western map – one that is relevant, properly funded, and respected. Continue reading »
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Justice for women, justice for All.
International Women’s Day celebrates how far women have come, and how far we have yet to go. Continue reading »
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The good life: a priest’s 10 commandments for the Catholic Church
The memoirs of trailblazing priest John Wijngaards contain a weight of wisdom on how the Church can free itself of antiquated beliefs and fulfil its true mission. Continue reading »
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Scales of justice tarnished when punishment outweighs restoration
Australia has a predilection for jailing vulnerable citizens but tough penalties are not working. The disadvantaged continue to be repressed, coerced and stigmatised. Continue reading »
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Lessons from progressive Catholics for the Plenary Council
Historically, the Church has thrived on the margins. Today, that potential continues to beckon. Continue reading »
