Combining knowledge and expertise for remarkable research

Founded in 2015, the Griffith Criminology Institute represents a culmination of the knowledge and expertise of criminology, crime and justice scholars from across the University. Collectively, they are one of the largest, most vibrant and high-performing criminology communities in the world.

Director

Professor Jason Payne

Research expertise includes:

  • Developmental and life-course criminology
  • Causes and prevention of crime
  • Criminal justice evaluation

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Danielle Harris

Deputy Director

Associate Professor Danielle Harris

Research expertise includes:

  • Sexual aggression across the life course
  • Prevention of child sexual abuse
  • Related public policy and legislation

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Industry and International Advisory Board

International and Industry representation:

  • Emeritus Professor Toni Makkai AM, Australian National University (Chair)
  • Her Honour Judge Janelle Brassington, Deputy Chief Magistrate, Magistrates Court of Queensland
  • Commissioner Katarina Carroll, Queensland Police Service
  • Professor Gloria Laycock, University College London
  • Mr Neil Redfern, General Manager - Security, City Holdings (Aus) Pty Ltd
  • Professor Sally Simpson, University of Maryland
  • Commissioner Paul Stewart, Queensland Corrective Services
  • Professor Don Weatherburn, University of New South Wales

Executive Committee

Our research

Our remarkable research is making a mark in the criminology field.

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