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New tools to stay safer online this Scams Awareness Week
Romance fraud doesn’t only happen online – it can turn into real-world deception
Taskforce Morpheus – Northern Territory
Men’s behaviour change programs are key to addressing domestic violence. Our new study shows how we can improve them
It’s tax time and scammers are targeting your myGov account. Here’s how to stay safe
More pathways to support for victims and survivors of human trafficking
2024 Australian Elder Abuse Conference
New research to improve approaches to high-risk and serial perpetrators of domestic violence
Boost For Restorative Justice In ACT
First Australian Sexual Offence Statistical collection report
National Press Club Q&A
New research examines prevalence of sexual violence perpetration in Australia
New research shows 1 in 5 Australians have perpetrated sexual violence in their adult lives. The true rate might be even worse
Quarterly intimate partner homicide dashboard set to make essential insights more timely
New Dashboard On Intimate Partner Homicide
Violence towards refugee and migrant women often goes undetected. We’ve found a way to help fix that
Suicide threats are a weapon of family violence. How can police balance mental health needs with protecting victims?
Submissions for the 2024 Criminology Research Grants (CRG) are now open
March Crime Statistics
Police Ministers Council Meeting
Domestic violence disclosure schemes may not improve safety for victim-survivors of intimate partner violence
Concerning new statistics on the prevalence of requests for facilitated child sexual exploitation online
Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can we do to address it?
Australia sees a rise in female intimate partner homicide in new research report
New homicide statistics show surge in intimate partner killings – and huge disparity in First Nations victims
We’re all feeling the collective grief and trauma of violence against women – but this is the progress we have made so far
Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean
Australia’s restrictive vaping and tobacco policies are fuelling a lucrative and dangerous black market
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA)
COUNCIL BRIEFS: Five outcomes from CVC meeting held 27 February
New research highlights urgent need for safer online dating services
Desperate for Taylor Swift tickets? Here are cybersecurity tips to stay safe from scams
New research sheds light on Australian demand for child sexual abuse online
Appointment to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and Australian Institute of Criminology
AIC releases new annual report on deaths in custody
New Criminology Research Grants awarded by the Australian Institute of Criminology
Statement on a Significant Matter: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Sexual assault survivors deserve a gold standard reporting experience
Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council 25 November
Albanese Government to improve reporting on intimate partner homicide
Bestie that’s not a slay! Gen Z more likely than anyone else to fall victim to cybercrime
New study examines the support needs and barriers of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation in Australia
ACT Restorative Justice Scheme offers a safe pathway for victim-survivors: expert review
AIC rewards excellence in crime and violence prevention
Maranguka Youth Support Model is recognised for its community-led approach to tackling the underlying causes of crime in Bourke, NSW
The Transitional Alcohol and Other Drugs Project is recognised for its outreach counselling service for people with a history of involvement in…
Victoria Police-led Operation Capesso is recognised for its efforts in reducing crime among Melbourne’s most serious violent offenders
The Embedded Youth Outreach Program is recognised for their after-hours engagement with youth involved in the criminal justice system