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Be data driven in your policy and legislation. Do be driven by headline crapping anecdotal stories, or fear mongering. Be smart, be informed, by what the data says to make smart, informed, policy and legislative decisions whether at local community level, state government level or national level. The future of the next two to three generations will directly be impacted by how we choose to make policy and pass legislation affecting today’s young lives.

The COMPAS-R Core Assessment is a multi-faceted tool that allows for many critical actions to take place within the criminal justice system - directly addressing criminogenic needs being one. Read about the six ways COMPAS-R Core successfully achieves this major component in our latest blog below. https://hubs.la/Q02XvbPK0

“As a democratic society, we need to know what the facts are, so elected leaders can solve the problem as it exists, not as it’s messaged.” - John Roman, CCJ Crime Trends Working Group Chair. In his piece for The Washington Post, Tom Jackman highlights the latest report from CCJ's Crime Trends Working Group calling for action to improve national crime data. The report - Better Crime Data, Better Crime Policy - presents a set of recommendations to strengthen the nation’s crime data infrastructure and better equip policymakers with timely, accurate, and usable data essential to effectively address crime. Explore the report here: https://lnkd.in/gJ-JaQ9f

Exploring the Root Causes of Crime. This article sheds light on various theories behind criminal behavior. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies. #CrimePrevention #RootCauses"

Despite growing awareness, governments are failing survivors of rape and sexual assault by not delivering the support, justice, and protection they deserve. The system, from the police response to judicial processes, is plagued by delays, insensitivity, and lack of accountability, leading to an overwhelming sense of abandonment among survivors. Many report that they feel traumatised twice, once by the assault and then again by the system that is supposed to protect them. Survivors face arduous processes to report crimes and rarely see justice; cases are often dismissed, prosecutions are scarce, and conviction rates remain alarmingly low. Governments must recognise that this is not just a failure of policy but a profound moral failure to protect their citizens’ rights and dignity. To truly support survivors, governments need to invest in trauma-informed training for law enforcement, streamline reporting and investigative processes, and ensure robust resources for counselling and advocacy services. Without immediate and sincere reform, the promise of justice remains hollow. Survivors deserve more than words, they need real action, accountability, and change. https://lnkd.in/efpn4Gjp

Despite growing awareness, governments are failing survivors of rape and sexual assault by not delivering the support, justice, and protection they deserve. The system, from the police response to judicial processes, is plagued by delays, insensitivity, and lack of accountability, leading to an overwhelming sense of abandonment among survivors. Many report that they feel traumatised twice, once by the assault and then again by the system that is supposed to protect them. Survivors face arduous processes to report crimes and rarely see justice; cases are often dismissed, prosecutions are scarce, and conviction rates remain alarmingly low. Governments must recognise that this is not just a failure of policy but a profound moral failure to protect their citizens’ rights and dignity. To truly support survivors, governments need to invest in trauma-informed training for law enforcement, streamline reporting and investigative processes, and ensure robust resources for counselling and advocacy services. Without immediate and sincere reform, the promise of justice remains hollow. Survivors deserve more than words, they need real action, accountability, and change. https://lnkd.in/ew_kXdDa

It's so important that we keep insisting that sensationalist claims are backed up with evidence, in this case the 'youth crime wave' in QLD. It's incredibly frustrating when we know the underlying causes for crime, and the solutions to address it (Hint: it's not the 'tough on crime' approach). Wishing all our politicians the courage to engage with the facts and implement evidence-informed policy. https://lnkd.in/gZhZqVsT

I am excited to share our latest research "Spillovers in Criminal Networks: Evidence from Co-Offender Deaths" (with Matthew Lindquist, Eleonora Patacchini, and Yves Zenou) on criminal networks and how they are impacted by the death of co-offenders: Here’s a snapshot of our findings: - Significant Crime Reduction: We find that when a co-offender dies, the criminal activities of surviving members drop considerably. - Ripple Effect: The impact is strongest for those directly connected to the deceased and decreases with distance in the network. - Key Players Matter: The death of highly connected co-offenders leads to the largest reductions in crime, highlighting the critical role these individuals play. Link to paper: https://lnkd.in/ervceicp

Shockingly, just 1.2% of people born in New South Wales commit over half of all recorded domestic violence offenses. This alarming statistic, revealed by the Australian Institute of Criminology in there groundbreaking new report, highlights the urgent need to focus on this small group of repeat offenders. By age 37, nearly 1 in 10 men (9.6%) in NSW have been charged with domestic violence offenses, a rate three times higher than women (3%). These individuals, while representing a small fraction (6.3%) of the NSW population, are responsible for a staggering proportion of crime, committing nearly half (43.7%) of all offenses in the state. This concentration of violence demands targeted intervention. Research indicates that individuals who experienced abuse or neglect as children are at a significantly higher risk of becoming perpetrators. This is likely due to the impact of chronic stress on brain development, which can impair impulse control and increase vulnerability to mental health issues. Additionally, children exhibiting psychopathic traits are more likely to engage in domestic violence and other violent crimes as adults. The good news is that we can take action. By leveraging the vast data collected by government agencies, we can identify families experiencing significant stressors—financial, health-related, or otherwise—and provide targeted support. While this approach may not address all cases, particularly those driven by psychopathy, it offers a powerful opportunity to disrupt the cycle of violence and significantly reduce future rates of domestic violence in Australia. https://lnkd.in/gbCT6i9c

?????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????: ???????? ?????? ???????????? We’re excited to share our latest article, "Crime and Intelligence Analysis: Meet the Expert," featuring insights from Ron Mark, the current director of the Center for Criminal Justice Research & Training at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). #CrimeAnalysis #IntelligenceAnalysis #CriminalJustice #ForensicScience #PublicSafety #CSULB #LawEnforcement #ResearchAndTraining #CriminalJusticeEducation