Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference
In-person
21st Jul 2026 to 22nd Jul 2026
21 – 22 July 2026 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Showcasing practical and policy-relevant research
This conference showcases practical, policy-relevant research with a direct bearing on effective criminal justice administration and crime prevention. The event serves as a platform for bringing together policymakers, academics and influential stakeholders from public, private, and university sectors.
Conference theme: Transforming Criminal Justice Systems: Bridging Research & Evidence-based
Meet our invited keynotes
Professor Tom R. Tyler
Tom R. Tyler is the Macklin Fleming Professor Emeritus of Law and Professor of Psychology at Yale Law School, as well as a Founding Director of The Justice Collaboratory. He is also a professor (by courtesy) at the Yale School of Management. He joined the Yale Law faculty in January 2012 as a professor of law and psychology. He was previously a University Professor at New York University, where he taught in both the psychology department and the law school. Prior to joining NYU in 1997, he taught at the University of California, Berkeley, and at Northwestern University.
Professor Susan Dennison
Susan is the Director of the Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives Centre, an innovative collaboration working to create a transformative system of practice that addresses system gaps, improves pathways and programs, and provides proportionate end-to-end care for imprisoned mothers and their children during a sentence and after release.
Professor Kyllie Cripps
Professor Kyllie Cripps is a Palawa woman and Director of Monash’s Indigenous Studies Centre. She is one of Australia’s leading researchers on Indigenous family violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Leading major grants she has contributed to the field through empirical studies that have defined violence on Indigenous terms, identified factors contributing to violence, and examined the access and availability of services in the aftermath of violence. Her work has been critical in identifying gaps and opportunities to create sustainable solutions to support policy and practice change.
Professor Stephane Shepherd
Dr. Stephane Shepherd is Professor of Forensic Psychology at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation at Deakin University. He completed is PhD in Forensic Psychology at Monash University in 2013 and also hold a Masters (Communication) and BA (Criminology). Dr. Shepherd’s research explores cross-cultural issues at the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system.
Professor Tamara Walsh
Tamara Walsh is a Professor of Law and Director of the UQ Pro Bono Centre. She has degrees in both Law and Social Work, and her interest is in social welfare law and human rights. Her research examines the impact of the law on vulnerable people including children and young people, people experiencing homelessness, people on low incomes, people with disabilities, mothers and carers. Her research has been widely published, both in Australia and internationally.