Australian Institute of Criminology

Next Tuesday 10 December 2024, world-leading human trafficking and modern slavery experts will gather for our final webinar with the HEUNI, the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control. Presenters include AIC’s Dr Samantha Bricknell, Detective Sergeant Luke Perritt from the Australian Federal Police, and Terhi Tafari from the National Assistance System for Victims of Human Trafficking. Join us and register for free via https://lnkd.in/gFJ2Uc-j #AICResearch

📢 AIC 2025 Conference speakers 👇 Keynote – Professor Ethel Quayle, The University of Edinburgh  Keynote – Professor Rutger Leukfeldt, Leiden University  Dr Tim Cubitt, PhD, Australian Institute of Criminology  Dr Chris Dowling, Australian Institute of Criminology  Dr Tahlia Hart, Flinders University  Professor Nicola Henry, RMIT University  Dr Siobhan Lawler, Australian Institute of Criminology  Samantha Lyneham, Australian Institute of Criminology  Anthony Morgan, Australian Institute of Criminology  Dr Sarah Napier, Australian Institute of Criminology  Mariesa Nicholas, eSafety Commissioner  Professor Jeremy Prichard, University of Tasmania  Carol Ronken, Bravehearts  Professor Michael Salter, UNSW Isabella Voce, Australian Institute of Criminology  Professor Chad Whelan, Deakin University  Dr Heather Wolbers, Australian Institute of Criminology https://lnkd.in/gY5qzHfq   

New #AICResearch from our Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery National Minimum Dataset found that: – 90% of victim-survivors were female  – 74% were less than 30 years  – 34% were Australian or dual citizens. Learn more in our #StatisticalReport bit.ly/3YPpQeJ

The Pathways to Prevention Project by Griffith University has won a community-led silver award at #ACVPA2024. Based in a disadvantaged, high-crime region of Brisbane, this program demonstrates that effective communication programs and support services for children and their families from preschool age, can reduce youth offending later in life. Mission Australia Discover more about the other great initiatives recognised this year at www.aic.gov.au/acvpa

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the start of the United Nation’s #16DaysOfActivism. The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032 is a commitment to a country free of gender-based violence with our vision of ending violence against women and children in Australia in one generation. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dNmkEg7x #NoExcuse If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services. 1800RESPECT is a free and confidential service. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Together with the HEUNI, the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, we’re back with another webinar on Tuesday 10 December 2024.   In this webinar we explore the need for accurate and timely data on human trafficking, with a focus on recent efforts in Australia to establish a state-of-the-art National Minimum Data Set as a central national repository on human trafficking and modern slavery. Register for free https://lnkd.in/gFJ2Uc-j #AICResearch

We play an important role in monitoring the nature and extent of fraud against the Commonwealth government. This is an issue that can have long-lasting consequences, including reducing available funds for public goods and services.    Read more in our 2024 #StatisticalBulletin this #FraudAwarenessWeek2024 https://lnkd.in/gcEuDx9Q    #AICResearch 

Our latest update of the intimate partner homicide (IPH) dashboard reports that there have been 26 female victims of IPH between 1 January and 30 September in 2024 – a reduction from this same period last year. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gsRKCpQa    #AICResearch 

The Alexis Family Violence Response Model run by The Salvation Army Australia was one of our community-led silver award winners at #ACVPA2024. The impactful project aims to reduce family violence for victim-survivors and ensure accountability among perpetrators through a collaborative multi-agency response to high-risk families. Discover more about the other great initiatives recognised this year at www.aic.gov.au/acvpa

🚨 Fraud Awareness Week 🚨   As we embrace emerging technologies like generative AI, we must stay vigilant against fraud. Fraudsters are using these technologies to increase the scale and sophistication of their activities. Protecting our valuable information, assets, and services from fraud requires understanding the risks and having effective controls in place. Visit counterfraud.gov.au