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Community, Law, Politics and Society
Beyond the headlines: Real talk on crime and community
As true crime documentaries top the streaming charts and news headlines sensationalise gender-based violence and youth crime, criminologists encourage evidence-based reporting and primary prevention.
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Alumni
Progress with privacy
The complexity of who owns the data being recorded by this piece of technology means that without proper safeguards, governments, employers and other stakeholders such as health insurance companies, schools and law enforcement agencies, could be able to use it to determine whether a person is fit for work or needs medical or psychological intervention.
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Alumni
Imprisoned in body and mind
While the COVID-19 pandemic has seen many Australians experience separation and isolation over the past year, it has added an extra layer of despair to the lives of those behind bars, who have had little or no face-to-face contact with loved ones.
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Study areas
Why true crime captivates
On 17 June, 1994, Dominos Pizza sales hit a then record high. Not because of a genius marketing campaign or a special offer - it was because of our fascination with crime.