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Statistical Bulletin
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cannabis demand and supply in Australia
Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Text mining police narratives for mentions of mental disorders in family and domestic violence events
Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Text mining police narratives to identify types of abuse and victim injuries in family and domestic violence events
Statistical Bulletin
Estimating the cost of pure cybercrime to Australian individuals
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Exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on cannabis supply and demand in Australia
22-07-2021
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has today released a paper revealing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply and demand of cannabis in Australia.
Changing perceptions of biometric technologies
18-05-2021
Protecting individuals’ personal identification information and finding secure ways to verify identities has become an increased priority as the impact of identity crime continues to grow in Australia and worldwide.
Nominations for Australia’s best crime and violence prevention programs have been extended to 5 pm AEST Friday 25 June!
07-05-2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. These awards recognise and reward good practice in the prevention or reduction of violence and other types of crime in Australia.
ACVPA
Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards.
The annual Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) recognise and reward programs that reduce crime and violence in Australia.
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