Seeking justice for youth
Around the world, disadvantaged young people often get involved with risky situations which mistakenly leads them into criminal circles. In Australia, extended criminal liability, referred collectively […]
Support for victims of violence paid leave
Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a major problem in Australia with extensive health, welfare and economic consequences. Flinders University experts have led an independent statutory review into […]
Tackling both sides of ‘sexual violence’
Sexual violence against men by women is growing in areas such as social media, but is not receiving the level of attention as violence against women […]
Crime-terror nexus battles drug control
A complex web connecting the global illicit drug trade with organised crime and terrorism poses a significant threat to international peace and security – with Flinders […]
Gender diversity problems in prisons
Trans and gender diverse people housed in male or female prison facilities face dangerous and stressful daily hazards which Australia’s prison systems are trying to address […]
Dangers of dating sites for teens
Children as young as 12 are accessing dating apps such as Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, Bumble and Gridr, creating the risk of exposure to undesirable adult content […]
Not guilty, but not off the hook
The defence of mental impairment gives a defendant reasons for their crime to be forgiven, but such a plea can have lingering negative effects on a […]
Appetite for reform in youth detention
A study of food served in a youth detention centre in South Australia gives insights into the place diet and menu choices makes in improving or […]
Smart ways to cut crime rates
Pressure on police force recruitment and prison systems could be reduced through more attention being paid to earlier interventions, rehabilitation and other “smart” approaches to crime […]