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
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
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
Griffith University ex-officio representation:
- Professor Gerry Docherty, Dean of Research, Arts, Education and Law Group
- Professor Scott Harrison, Pro Vice Chancellor, Arts, Education and Law Group
- Professor Jason Payne, Director, Griffith Criminology Institute
- Associate Professor Louise Porter, Deputy Director, Griffith Criminology Institute
- Professor Danielle Reynald, Head, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice