Based on data for local government areas in the mainland eastern states this study shows that crime rates are lower in local areas with high levels of participation on community-oriented activities; includes short section on Indigenous population.

In November 2000 the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants commissioned the Australian Institute of Criminology to undertake a study of Internet-related fraud as it affects business and government organisations in the Asia-Pacific region. This study principally examines the fraud risks associated with electronic commerce on the Internet in business and government contexts, rather than...

This report summarises current knowledge about sexual violence in Australia, including existing data on sexual offenders; some of the programs aimed at preventing sexual violence and treating both sexual violence victims and offenders; and areas where sexual violence policies and programs could be improved. The report also considers the consequences of sexual violence, including physical...

The purpose of this report is to provide illicit drug use information on those people who are detained and brought to a police station. Data are obtained by means of interviews and urine samples from detainees at four sites: Southport Watchhouse (Qld), East Perth Lockup, Bankstown Police Station (NSW) and Parramatta Police Station (NSW). Urine...

There is overwhelming evidence of a link between alcohol consumption and violent behaviour. Although not fully understood, it is widely accepted that levels of alcohol consumption and violence are higher among younger than older persons, and particularly so among young males. In 1999, the Australian Institute of Criminology hosted a Roundtable on the theme of...