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The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. We seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.
Latest news
Assessing the impact of 'available street time' and mortality on estimates of recidivism
This methodological study assesses the impact of two factors-'available street time' and mortality-on the estimation of recidivism. Using survival analysis techniques to derive estimates of reoffending, the study compares adjusted and unadjusted rates and assesses how these rates vary for different offender populations and over different follow-up periods. In contrast to many previous studies, it finds that adjusting for time spent in custody and mortality makes little difference to the two-year recidivism rates of large offender populations.
Covert and cyber bullying 
Cyber bullying is a form of covert bullying carried out through the use of technology; on the internet through emails, blogs and social networking sites, as well as via mobile phones. This Research In Practice Tipsheet looks at the results and recommendations of The Australian Covert Bullying Prevalence Study, commissioned by the Australian Government and conducted by the Child Health Promotion Research Centre at Edith Cowan University.
Challenges in dealing with politically exposed persons
Politically exposed persons (PEPs) are individuals entrusted with prominent public functions, such as senior politicians and public servants. PEPs are potential targets for bribes due to their prominent positions in public life. This paper outlines some of the key challenges and policy implications related to dealing with PEPs and risks when entering into financial transactions and business relationships with them.
Occasional seminar - Evaluating the Children's Koori Court of Victoria
Professor Allan Borowski, 12-1pm 15 March
Despite the investment of considerable resources over the past two decades, the overrepresentation of Indigenous Australians in the criminal and juvenile justice systems persists. This seminar will present an evaluation of the Children's Koori Court of Victoria, its findings and the considerable challenges encountered in undertaking the study. Professor Allan Borowski currently holds the Chair in Social Work and Social Policy at La Trobe University.
Current issues
The impact of policing strategies in and around licensed premises
The Australian Institute of Criminology, in partnership with ACT Policing, is undertaking research into the impact of policing strategies in and around licensed premises. We are surveying community members and local businesses to assess perceptions of safety, views on Canberra's entertainment precincts and information on patron experiences in different types of licensed premises. To participate in the Community Survey click here. To participate in the Business Survey click here.
National Consumer Protection Week - 7-13 March 2010
The theme Dollars and Sense: Rated "A" for All Ages highlights consumer education for every stage of life - from grade school to retirement. Consumers are encouraged to learn how to protect their privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft, understand credit and mortgages, and steer clear of frauds and scams. The Australian Institute of Criminology is a member of the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce and invites participation in an annual online survey about consumer fraud Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce survey 2010. The Institute has produced a number of recent research reports on personal fraud and identity theft here.
International Women's Day - 8 March 2010
Celebrated across the world annually on 8 March, International Women's Day recognises the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. This year's theme Empowering women to end poverty by 2015 aims to raise public awareness about the centrality of gender equality to the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals. The Australian Institute of Criminology has conducted a range of research on crimes and criminal justice issues related to women.
Australian Bushfire Arson Prevention Initiative
A collaboration of the Monash Sustainability Institute, the Monash Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Bond University, and the Australian Institute of Criminology will be holding a two-day symposium to identify key knowledge gaps and establish priorities for advancing national action on bushfire arson prevention. The AIC has produced some significant recent research on bushfire arson prevention available here.
