Examples of Current Research Projects
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Pathways, Transitions and Interventions for Change |
| The Pathways to Prevention Project is an ongoing partnership between Mission Australia, and the Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance. Pathways is based on the assumption that mobilising social resources to support children, families and their communities before problems emerge is more effective and cheaper than intervening when problems have become entrenched. The key is to work early in the developmental pathways, which does not necessarily mean early in life. Project contact: Dr Kate Freiberg, k.freiberg@griffith.edu.au More information about this theme and other research projects, contact Professor Ross Homel, r.homel@griffith.edu.au |
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Space and Place
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| Transit-oriented development in South East Queensland This is a three year project to investigate transit-oriented developments in South East Queensland. Transit-oriented development creates mixed-use, higher density communities that encourage people to live near transit services and decrease their dependence on driving. The research will support the effective design and implementation of the South East Queensland Regional Plan. Project contact: Dr Neil Sipe, n.sipe@griffith.edu.au More information about this theme and other research projects, contact Associate Professor Scott Baum, s.baum@griffith.edu.au |
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Causes and Prevention of Violence
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| The Violence Research and Prevention Program. Developmental Pathways to Intimate Partner Homicide: Understanding Individual and Situational Dimensions Intimate partner homicide is a serious public health and safety issue. This project will have several benefits. The findings will extend understanding of pathways leading to partner homicide, and will contribute to improved decision making models by police and social welfare agencies. Additionally, the findings will inform victims of partner violence of risks related to escalation toward fatal outcomes and should facilitate help seeking behaviour. Collectively, project findings should expand understanding, improve service delivery and save lives. Project contact: Professor Paul Mazerolle, p.mazerolle@griffith.edu.au More information about this theme and other research projects, contact Professor Paul Mazerolle, p.mazerolle@griffith.edu.au |
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Creativity and Social Inclusion
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| Creative for Life This program seeks creative approaches to issues facing our ageing society, and takes a fresh look at creativity and healthy living across all ages and cultures and celebrates creative processes and the ways they enrich our communities. Creative for Life is developing new ways to link Griffith excellence in interdisciplinary research and creativity with government and community in Queensland. Building on Griffith University strengths and resources, Creative for Life brings together expertise and skills from the creative arts, humanities and life sciences. Project contact: Professor Anna Haebich, a.haebich@griffith.edu.au More information about this theme and other research projects, contact Professor Andy Bennett, a.bennett@griffith.edu.au |