Crime
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Criminal offences
Report
Effects of outlaw motorcycle gang membership and the support needs of former members
Drawing on interviews with 39 former members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, this research identifies consequences associated with leaving the club and the effects of membership experienced before and after leaving.
Guide
How to talk about crime and justice: a guide
This guide draws on evidence-led communications theory to provide practical guidance and resources for people who communicate about justice.
Report
Misconceptions of sexual crimes against adult victims: barriers to justice
The purpose of this study is to synthesise over 40 years of research evidence to present an accurate and updated picture of sexual offending. This paper addresses some of the most significant myths and misconceptions about adult rape and sexual assault.
Report
Bail practices and policy alternatives in Australia
There was a rapid increase in the remand in custody population in Australia between 2008 and 2018, partly caused by legislative responses to some high-profile offences committed by defendants while on bail. The approach in this study was to explore bail and remand policy that might provide protection to the public, maintain budget responsibility and...
Report
Insights into contemporary young offender behaviour in Victoria
This report presents the findings from the first qualitative study of a sample of 15 Victorian young people who were serving a custodial sentence in a youth justice facility for violent motor vehicle offence(s). The research aims to understand young people’s backgrounds and motivations for engaging in violent motor vehicle theft.