Tagged with Criminology

Criminology research shared at leading conferences

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
Griffith criminology and criminal justice research will be presented at leading international criminology conferences this month. Professor James Byrne will be speaking at the American Judges Association/American Judges Foundation annual conference on New Technology and the courts: Does it Have an impact on performance?. He highlights the wide range of technological innovations being used in […]

Logan crime forum argues for proactive measures

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
Watch the video on the recent Logan crime forum. Strategies and insights into crime prevention for small businesses and current trends in criminal activity were at the heart of the forum. Hosted by the Griffith University Friends of the Library network and their co-sponsors the Logan Community Bank the event brought together a panel of […]

Logan crime – just the facts

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
612 ABC reports on the crime forum in Logan which discussed the facts about local crime. Head of School Associate Professor Janet Ransley, Dr Hennessey Hayes and local police spoke to the local business community about what the research shows about crime in the area. Listen to Logan Crime – just the facts on the […]

Information evening provides first-hand career insights

Careers evening
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
Discover the exciting career paths that studying a degree in criminology can offer at our upcoming Criminology and Criminal Justice Careers Information Evening. The information evening, on Thursday 5th September, will provide the opportunity to meet and talk to graduates, industry representatives and Griffith staff about studying criminology and the careers it can lead to. […]

Griffith academic to deliver 2013 Solomon Lecture

Professor Anna Stewart
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
Improved access to Queensland crime data is continuing to enhance research, government accountability and crime prevention strategies. According to Griffith University’s Professor Anna Stewart, the proactive and regular release of information from government departments, especially the Queensland Police Service, has created a system of collaboration with clear benefits for the community. As one whose expertise […]

Backpackers used in fake gold scam

Dr Jacqueline Drew
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
Dr Jacqueline Drew was interviewed this week following a scam that used backpackers to sell fake gold and stole their identities. She told ABC radio that it is not uncommon for backpackers to be scammed in Australia. Listen to Gold Coast police crack crime syndicate that used backpackers to sell fake gold on the ABC […]

Tough on crime

Police line do not cross
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Published AuthorNicole Butler
Professor James Byrne spoke to Moyd and Loretta from 4BC Afternoons recently about the Queensland Government’s stance on crime and repeat offenders. The government is seeking to toughen it’s stance on crime and crack down on repeat offenders claiming its what the Queensland people want. They talk about will it work and can offender behaviour […]