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Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Live streaming of child sexual abuse: An analysis of offender chat logs
Statistical Bulletin
Ransomware victimisation among Australian computer users
Statistical Report
Deaths in custody in Australia 2019-20
Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Sentencing for social supply of illicit drugs in Australia
Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Organised crime and criminal careers: Findings from an Australian sample
Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Cyber strategies used to combat child sexual abuse material
Latest News
Applications for the new Indigenous Justice Research Program are now open
18-10-2021
Applications are now open for the Indigenous Justice Research Program, a joint initiative between the Australian Institute of Criminology, the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse.
New study identifies cyber strategies with the potential to identify and protect victims of child abuse material
07-09-2021
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has today released a paper that identifies cyber strategies that have the potential to identify victims of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and detect offenders.
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.
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Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards.
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