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 Rebecca Wickes
Research expertise includes:
- Neighbourhood Effects
- Collective Efficacy and Informal Social Control
- Social Inclusion and Social Exclusion
- Crime Prevention
- Community Resilience
Deputy Director
Associate Professor Lyndel Bates
Research expertise includes:
- Road policing and road safety
- Intersection of criminology and health
- Theoretically informed applied research (including Deterrence Theory and Procedural Justice)
- Related public policy and legislation
Research Development
Dr Judith Camats-Perna - Senior Research Development Officer