Fields of Research

Causes and prevention of crime
Legal theory, jurisprudence and legal interpretation
Applied sociology, program evaluation and social impact assessment
Social change
Correctional theory, offender treatment and rehabilitation
Health services and systems

Research Objectives

Gender and sexualities
Families and family services
Crime prevention
Violence and abuse services
Rehabilitation and correctional services
Expanding knowledge in human society

Career Best Publications

Research Publications

Family violence laws: traditional narratives and the (in)visibility of lesbian relationships and lesbian parented families; Journal of Lesbian Studies
Navigating risk and protective factors for family violence during and after the COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’; Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Research Projects

Evaluation of Baptcare Family Violence Programs
Sexual violence in southern Tasmania

Research Candidate Supervision