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Briefing paper
An experimental study of support for protest causes and tactics and the influence of conspiratorial beliefs
A study of community attitudes towards protest in Australia, focusing on the influence of protest tactics and the interaction with belief in conspiracy theories. The study found that support for protest was influenced by both the cause and the tactics used, with peaceful protests significantly more supported than disruptive or violent protests.
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National review of child sexual abuse and sexual assault legislation in Australia
This review was commissioned to support implementation of the Standing Council of Attorneys-General Work Plan to Strengthen Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault 2022–2027, which emphasises the importance of strengthening legal frameworks where required to ensure victims and survivors have improved justice outcomes and protections. It explores any gaps and inconsistencies in the legislative landscape...
Briefing paper
Benefits and risks of implementing cloud-based technology for child sexual abuse investigations in Australia
This paper investigates how a shared responsibility model for cloud-based infrastructure (CBI) could allow investigators to take advantage of CBI's benefits to scale, speed and inter-agency cooperation while minimising the risk to law enforcement agencies and victims. It proposes CBI as a scalable method to manage this material, arguing for a tailored security environment to...
Research Summary
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on responses to technology-facilitated coercive control
Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend the tactics of their abuse. Concern is growing, particularly about how technologies enable and amplify coercive controlling behaviours of abusive partners. This paper examines the experiences of victim-survivors, and the challenges support services face, responding to these harms...
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Technology-facilitated coercive control
Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend their abuse tactics. This study examines pathways to safety and justice for victim‑survivors. The analysis identifies gaps, limitations and opportunities for improvement in responses to victim‑survivors of this rapidly developing form of domestic and family violence. It presents...