This paper examines the profile of offenders given intensive correction orders in New South Wales and compares these offenders with those who received other penalties. Method: Details of offenders’ demographic and offence characteristics, prior convictions and penalties were examined. Logistic regression models were developed to compare those who received intensive correction orders with those who...

This report provides data on criminal cases finalised in 2011 in the New South Wales Local, Children’s, District and Supreme Courts. Enhancements to the JusticeLink system in November 2010 have resulted in improved recording of ex parte convictions, legal representation and plea. The proportion of persons with unknown legal representation has fallen from 41.9 per...

Shooting incidents have stabilised, assaults on licensed premises and muggings are down, but indecent assault, act of indecency and other sexual offences are up, as are theft offences, according to this quarterly report on crime in NSW. The report covers trends in recorded crime in NSW over the 24 month period to March 2012. According...

This study aims to determine whether the provision of responsible service of alcohol (RSA) changed in NSW licensed premises between 2002 and 2011. Method: A repeat cross-sectional telephone survey of young adults (n=2,503 in 2011, n=2,427 in 2006, n=1,090 in 2002). Results: The percentage of respondents who reported showing at least one sign of intoxication...

This report finds that despite media reports claiming that APVOs are overused in NSW,only a small proportion of APVO applications are frivolous or vexatious in nature. Aim: To establish whether frivolous or vexatious Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVO) are common in NSW and, if so, the circumstances under which they arise. Method: Online survey of...