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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.
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.
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is committed to protecting children and young people from the risk of harm or abuse. Several elements of our work directly support providing a safe environment for children in Australia.
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Contents
Letter of transmittal
Guide to the report
Acronyms
2021–22 at a glance
Director's review
Section 01: Overview
Introduction
Organisational structure
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), in partnership with the Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP and state and territory police commissioners, has awarded 9 projects with an Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Award (ACVPA).
On 1 November 2022, 9 projects were recognised for their contribution to the prevention of crime and violence in Australian communities.
The winners were presented with their awards at a ceremony in Canberra by the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury.
Today the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released a report which examines the prevalence of data breaches among Australian computer users and the relationship between data breaches and other forms of cybercrime victimisation.
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.
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear the latest in crime and justice research from AIC employees. Register for our Student Criminology Forum, streaming online Tuesday 21 March 2023.
Registration is open to students with a current Australian university email address and an interest in crime and criminal justice.
Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Acronyms and abbreviations
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Definitions of a death in custody
- Data collection
- Limitations
- Deaths in custody 2021–22
- Deaths in prison custody
- Deaths in police custody and custody-related operations
- Indigenous deaths in custody 2021–22
- Indigenous deaths in prison custody
- Indigenous deaths in police custody and custody-related operations
- Non-Indigenous deaths in custody 2021–22
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has released the latest statistical report from the National Deaths in Custody Program (NDICP).