This bulletin describes the findings of an analysis of 771 individuals proceeded against by police for image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) offences in four jurisdictions in 2022–23: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory and Victoria. It discusses implications for prevention and detection of IBSA offending, and underlines the need for tailored responses to IBSA...

To inform prevention and intervention approaches, this study analysed posts from a darknet forum to examine approaches to desistance from offending among undetected child sexual offenders. The findings highlight the need for psychosocial treatment avenues for child sexual offenders.

The live streaming of child sexual abuse (CSA) is a technologically and financially enabled crime type which has proliferated in recent years. This study uses a machine learning approach to produce a proof-of-concept model for identifying financial indicators associated with CSA live streaming. It reveals an important opportunity to use financial transactions to detect and...

This paper invites feedback on proposals for reform to the laws around non-fatal strangulation. Key considerations include defining the non-fatal strangulation offence; whether it must be 'without consent'; whether it occurs in a domestic or non-domestic setting; whether restriction of respiration and/or blood circulation must be proved; and maximum penalties for the offence.

A compendium of 14 recent studies exploring topics including Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system; family, domestic and sexual violence; online sexual exploitation of children; transnational serious and organised crime; and violent extremism. The themes explored reflect a focus on reducing crime and promoting justice by improving evidence-based policymaking.