Public sector criminological research : the Australian institute of criminology, 1972-2022 / Russell G. Smith.
Smith, Russell G., author.
2023
HV6024.5
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Title Public sector criminological research : the Australian institute of criminology, 1972-2022 / Russell G. Smith.
Author Smith, Russell G., author.
ISBN 9783031283567 (electronic bk.)
3031283562 (electronic bk.)
9783031283550
3031283554
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28356-7
Published Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]
Copyright ©2023
Language English
Description 1 online resource (li, 488 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-031-28356-7 doi
Call Number HV6024.5
Dewey Decimal Classification 364.072094
Summary This book explores the role and development of criminological research in the public sector during the last half-century. It identifies the benefits such research has provided and assesses whether the community has received value for the funds expended. The Australian Institute of Criminology is used as a case study to illustrate the challenges and pressures facing those who have sought to carry out independent crime and justice research in the public sector, to assess what fifty years of work has achieved and to determine whether or not there remains a need for criminologists to be employed by governments. The book is based on extensive archival research, administrative data analysis, interviews with current and previous staff and the perspectives of scholars in comparable institutions globally. It presents new historical information as well as current and future critical perspectives on crime and justice research in a unique Australian government organization. Russell G Smith has qualifications in law, psychology and criminology from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a PhD from Kings College London, UK. After almost 25 years working at the Australian Institute of Criminology, he is now Honorary Fellow at the Institute and Professor in the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University, Australia.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Intro
Foreword
The Australian Institute of Criminology @ 50: From a golden age
References
Acknowledgements
Interviewees
Correspondents
Contents
Note on Referencing
About the Author
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Plates
List of Tables
1 Introduction
Aims
The Reach of Criminological Research in the Public Sector
Research Methods
Ethical Considerations
Theoretical and Thematic Approach
Scope of the Study
References
2 Public Sector Criminological Research: Objectives and Approaches

The Foundations of Administrative Criminology
Public Sector Criminological Research Prior to 1972
The Need for National Crime Statistics
The Role of Dedicated Crime Statistics Agencies
International Approaches
Conclusions
References
3 Cooperative Federalism
Foundational Discussions
Choosing a Location for an Institute
The Preferred Australian Model
Consultation Within Australia
Development of the Legislation
Legislative Reform
The Criminology Research Council
The Board of Management
Criminology Research Advisory Council
Official Opening

Expenditure Considerations
Employee Expenses
Building
Travel
Conferences
Outsourcing
Conclusions
References
6 Funding Criminological Research
Introduction
Assessing Applications for Funding
Funding Provided
Types of Research Funded
Evaluation and Conclusions
References
7 Punching Above Its Weight
Seeking the Ideal Criminologist
Finding a Director
The Institute's Organisational Structure
The Institute's First Permanent Director
Subsequent Directors of the Institute
Richard Harding
Duncan Chappell
Adam Graycar
Toni Makkai

Adam Tomison
Directors Since 2015
Staffing Numbers
Gender Issues
Voluntary Workers
Conclusions: Punching Above Its Weight
References
8 Seeking Suitable Accommodation
Introduction
The Debate Over Centralisation
The Facilities Required by a Research Institute
The AICs Premises
Ethos House, Civic, Canberra City
Colbee Court, Phillip
Marcus Clarke Street, Civic
Leichhardt Street, Griffith
National Circuit, Barton
Home-Based Work
Comparisons Within and Beyond Australia
Thematic Conclusions
References

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