Product Description
by Dave Berry (Author)
In possibly the shortest murder trial in Queensland history, in 1988, aboriginal woman Robyn Kina was convicted of the murder of her abusive de facto spouse and sentenced to life in prison. The whole process took less than 4 hours Behind the bars of Brisbane's infamous Boggo Road Gaol, Robyn embraced educational and other opportunities, and a self-confidence began to emerge along with a desire to help others languishing in desperate circumstances. Read how Robbie was sensationally released from prison after a media-generated Australia-wide outcry. Follow her steps as she built a productive happy life and went on to make an outstanding contribution to prison welfare work through the Sisters Inside organisation.
Author Biography
Dave Berry has been a Social Worker in Queensland, Australia since 1979. Prior to setting up private practice in 1987, Dave worked for the Queensland Department of Children's Services and the Prisons Department. His current practice is focused mainly on the fields of family law and child protection.
