In partnership with the Griffith Criminology Institute, we’ve published a new study which used criminal history data from 3 NSW birth cohorts to measure the prevalence of recorded family and domestic violence (FDV) offenses. Results show that by age 37 around, 6% of people born in NSW have been proceeded against by police for a FDV offence. Learn more bit.ly/4dYSdfO #AICResearch #TrendsAndIssues Anthony Morgan Jason Payne
About us
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. The Institute seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice. The AIC was established in 1973 under the Criminology Research Act 1971. Since July 1, 2011 the Australian Institute of Criminology, a Commonwealth statutory authority, is regulated under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act). The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.
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http://www.aic.gov.au
External link for Australian Institute of Criminology
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Canberra, ACT
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Criminology and Research
Locations
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Primary
4 National Circuit
Barton
Canberra, ACT 2600, AU
Employees at Australian Institute of Criminology
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Rick Brown
Deputy Director at Australian Institute of Criminology
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Peter Neyroud
Associate Professor & Director of the Police Executive Programme, University of Cambridge
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XiaoLin Hu
Systems Librarian at Australian Institute of Criminology
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Tom Sullivan
Principal Research Analyst, Australian Institute of Criminology
Updates
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Join our webinar @HEUNI / European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control next Tuesday 10 September at 4 pm AEST. The experienced panel of Finnish and Australian speakers will discuss coercive control and investigative interviewing within the context of trafficking in human beings. 👉 Dr Julia Korkman 👉 Noora Halmeenlaakso 👉 Pekka Hätönen 👉 Dr Helen Paterson Register for free bit.ly/4dJwIQ1 #AICResearch
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What a day at the Youth Crime and Gangs Symposium yesterday, where we discussed the latest evidence, headlined by: 🤩 Professor David Kennedy from the National Network for Safe Communities on focused deterrence approaches to crime control. 🤩 Superintendent Suzanne Hopper from London’s Metropolitan Police. 🤩 Professor Stephane Shepherd from Deakin University on the needs of young people involved in the justice system. 🤩 Dr John Denley, the Director Investigations from the UK National Crime Agency (NCA). By sharing cutting edge research on youth crime, we can assess the best methodologies to keep our communities safe. Pictured here is AIC Deputy Director Dr Rick Brown, National Network for Safe Communities Executive Director Professor David Kennedy, and Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson from Victoria Police. #AICResearch
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As technological advancements continue to grow, so does the risk of online sexual exploitation of children. However, community knowledge is an important step towards keeping young people safe. Every conversation matters. Read our collection of research this National Child Protection Week bit.ly/4ccWQ54 #AICResearch #NCPW24 NAPCAN
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Every conversation matters. By understanding the complexity of child abuse and neglect, we can work to prevent it. Conversations can help us understand issues, craft solutions, and build safer communities for children and young people. Read our #TrendsAndIssues report on initiatives to prevent child sexual abuse material offending this National Child Protection Week bit.ly/4dyKswO #AICResearch #NCPW24 NAPCAN
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Every child deserves to be able to explore the digital world without harm or fear. The rise of social media has given offenders unprecedented access to children and has allowed offenders to target victims directly for sexual exploitation and abuse. You can watch the new documentary from childsafety.gov.au & Blackfisch, to better understand how we can protect our children online. https://lnkd.in/gW5TeyDx
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Together with HEUNI, the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, we’re back with another webinar on modern slavery. Join us on Tuesday 10 September to learn about coercive control and investigative interviewing within the context of trafficking in human beings. Register for free bit.ly/4dJwIQ1 #AICResearch
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Don’t forget to book your tickets to this week’s AIC occasional seminar with the UK National Crime Agency (NCA)'s John Denley on Friday 6 September at 10 am AEST! Follow the link to register www.trybooking.com/CUONA #AICResearch
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Conversations are a powerful tool to keep children and young people safe. Every conversation matters. This week is National Child Protection Week – a time to speak up and speak together about what needs to change for every child in every community to have a fair go. Learn more about how to start yours www.napcan.org.au/ncpw #NCPW24 NAPCAN
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Evidence-based policing combines the existing skills, knowledge, and experience of police with data-led research, crime science, problem-solving and testing to draw out the best possible insights to support decision making. We look forward to discussing the latest evidence with a panel of experts at the Youth Crime and Gangs Symposium next week – a sold out event! #AICResearch