QUT’s Assistant Dean of Research Professor Reece Walters has recently co-authored a journal article titled ‘Crossing the line’: Criminological expertise, policy advice and the ‘quarrelling society’.
Evidence that Women Only Police Stations effective in combatting Domestic Violence, Presented to the National Policing Summit, Melbourne 5 August
Responding to domestic and family violence, which account for around 41% of all homicides in Australia, is complex and challenging. Professor Kerry Carrington, the Head of the School of Justice, Faculty of Law, QUT, will present evidence to the National Policing Summit in Melbourne on 5 August, that…
Professor Belinda Carpenter presents 10 years of research on coronial decision making to Queensland Coroners
Professor Belinda Carpenter was invited to present her 10 years of research on coronial decision making to Queensland Coroners as part of the Annual Magistrates Conference, Brisbane, 30-31st July 2015. The intensely emotional nature of a coroner’s role can precipitate coroners erecting barriers to protect themselves from psychological…
In the News: QUT’s Dr Erin O’Brien Discussing Human Trafficking on ABC Radio
Yesterday was “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” – a UN initiative aiming to raise global awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights. This form of modern day slavery is a serious issue affecting millions of people in…
New Publication: “Juvenile Justice: Youth and Crime in Australia”
Senior lecturer Dr Kelly Richards from QUT’s School of Justice has recently co-authored a book title Juvenile Justice: Youth and Crime in Australia.
Upcoming Event: QUT Information Security Colloquium with Dr Cassandra Cross
“Using financial intelligence to reduce victimisation: The emergence of a new approach to policing online fraud in Australia” Dr Cassandra Cross, QUT School of Justice Date: Friday 31st July 2015 Time: 3.00pm Venue: Room P-638 QUT Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane Online fraud poses a significant…
Recently Published — “Victims: Trauma, Testimony and Justice”
Adjunct Professor Sandra Walklate, from the University of Liverpool, has recently co-authored a book titled “Victims: Trauma, Testimony and Justice”.
In the News: Associate Professor Molly Dragiewicz on Domestic Terrorism Statistics in Queensland
In the news: Associate Professor Molly Dragiewicz commenting on Domestic Terrorism Statistics in Queensland. Article published across 28 Queensland news outlets. The Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Unit from the State Coroner’s office handed over its annual report to Parliament last week which highlighted the chilling reality of…
Upcoming Seminar: “Slavery on trial – laws and judicial disputes regarding slavery in Buenos Aires, 1810-1860”
The Crime and Justice Research Centre will host a seminar this week with speaker Associate Professor Magdalena Candioti. Topic: Slavery on trial – laws and judicial disputes regarding slavery in Buenos Aires, 1810-1860 Date: Thursday 23 July 2015 Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm, afternoon tea provided Venue: Room C412, Level…
Recently Published: “Human rights, policing and LGBT young people”
QUT Crime and Justice Research Centre criminologist Dr Angela Dwyer recently published an article on her research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people and their experiences of policing in Queensland, Australia. The article, ‘Teaching young queers a lesson: how police teach lessons about non-heteronormativity in…