PNI Newsletter Issue 2 published

The latest issue of the United Nations Crime Prevention And Criminal Justice Programme Network Of Institutes (PNI) Newsletter is now available. Focusing on Pillar II of the Kyoto Declaration – “Advancing Criminal Justice Systems”, this issue provides updates from PNI partner organisations, including highlights from the recent AIC 2022 conference and a spotlight on AIC publications.

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New research shows prolific use of dating apps to facilitate sexual violence

Today the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released a report that reveals that three in every four survey respondents had been subjected to sexual violence facilitated via dating apps in the last five years. Sexual harassment was the most common form of behavior reported, as well as abusive and threatening language, and unsolicited sexual images.

AIC 2022 conference brings together experts in crime and criminal justice

The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is hosting the inaugural AIC 2022 conference from 31 October to 2 November 2022 at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra, with registrations now open. AIC Deputy Director Dr Rick Brown said he is pleased that AIC conferences are face-to-face once again. "AIC 2022 provides an excellent opportunity for policy-makers, practitioners, and academics to come together to discuss contemporary issues impacting the crime and justice sector Australia.