Crime prevention
Evaluation
Place-based approaches to tackling local youth violence: a review of evidence on models, implementation and impacts
This report sets out the findings of a series of linked studies drawing together evidence about place-based approaches to reduce youth violence. The project was commissioned by the Youth Endowment Fund (UK) to support their key strategic work using place-based approaches.
Report
Preventing child sexual abuse material offending: an international review of initiatives
This study reviews initiatives that aim to prevent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offending, including evidence of effectiveness. Information was sourced via a literature search and input from an international expert advisory group.
Report
Scam prevention, detection and response by the four major banks
Recognising the important role of banks in scam prevention, detection and response, ASIC conducted a review of the four major banks' activities in these areas. The review focused on the major banks with the expectation that they should have the most mature and effective policies, processes and practices in relation to scams.
Report
Predictive policing in an Australian context: assessing viability and utility
Predicting the locations and times of elevated crime risk is of great interest to law enforcement agencies around the world. Based on the published literature, the authors of this report suggest there are four conditions required if predictive policing is to be effective.
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Smarter justice: a better way of doing justice in the Northern Territory
Prepared for the Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Agreement Governance Committee, this report outlines the strong evidence that community-based and culturally responsive justice approaches are more effective in achieving a reduction in reoffending and in preventing crime.