Welcome to the Australian Institute of Criminology
The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. We seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.
Events
Conferences
Crime prevention and communities: Social and environmental strategies for safer neighbourhoods
4-5 June 2012, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Australian Institute of Criminology is holding an international conference on Crime Prevention and Communities. Australian and International speakers will discuss social and environmental projects and programs; urban and community planning and safety; crime prevention and safety in indigenous communities; and the design development, implementation and evaluation of crime prevention programs.
Truth, testimony and relevance: improving the quality of evidence in sexual offence cases
15-16 May 2012, Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Australian Institute of Criminology, the Australian Institute of Family Studies and Victoria Police are holding a national symposium to increase understanding of the nature of sexual offending, and around the vexed question of the use of evidence provided by sexual assault and abuse victims for court.
2012 Australian Crime & Violence Prevention Awards
Nominations for the 2012 awards are now open
The annual Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards are sponsored by the heads of Australian governments and members of the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management as a joint Australian Government, state and territory initiative. They include monetary awards totalling up to $130,000 and are presented to a number of categories, including national winners and meritorious police projects.
The awards reward good practice in the prevention or reduction of violence and other types of crimes in Australia, to encourage public initiatives and to assist governments in identifying and developing practical projects that will reduce violence and other types of crime in the community. Projects may address specific groups such as rural and remote communities, women, children, youth or the family, or specific problems such as alcohol-related violence. An award may also be available for initiatives of great merit or for outstanding projects that have recently ceased operation.
These awards are primarily designed to recognise community led crime prevention activities.
Government funded crime prevention projects including police initiatives are not eligible to receive financial awards but may receive recognition for their innovation and contribution to reducing crime and violence in the community.
The National Crime Prevention Framework
This framework has been prepared for the Australian and New Zealand Crime Prevention Senior Officers’ Group by the Australian Institute of Criminology and endorsed by the Standing Council for Police and Emergency Management on 11 November 2011.
The National Crime Prevention Framework
The framework is designed to:
- support a coordinated approach to addressing crime and safety issues of national importance, including new and emerging crime problems;
- promote an improved level of collaboration between crime prevention agencies operating in each jurisdiction;
- improve the effectiveness of crime prevention across Australia by promoting principles of good practice and successful strategies;
- encourage increased commitment to crime prevention at all levels of government and across different sectors; and
- assist in guiding the allocation of crime prevention resources to achieve the greatest impact.
