Past seminars

View of all BOCSAR's previous seminars on a variety of criminal justice topics

The interaction of people with disability and the justice system: First results from a major new linkage study involving the National Disability Data Asset Pilot

20 October 2022

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Trends in rates of victimisation and offending for people with disability in NSW Stewart, Boiteux BOCSAR Slides (PPTX, 3.9 MB)
The victimisation of people with disability in NSW: Results from the National Disability Data Asset pilot Suzanne Poynton, BOCSAR Slides (PPTX, 1.8 MB)


Drink & Drug Driving: the effectiveness of strategies to reduce the impact of high-volume traffic offences

21 July 2022

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Evaluation of Phase 1 of the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program (MAIP) Sara Rahman, BOCSAR

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Monitoring reports for the NSW Drink and Drug Driving Reforms. Kirsten Sterling, Transport for NSW

Slides (PPTX, 6.8 MB)

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Evaluating the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program Joanne Baker, Transport for NSW

Slides (PPTX, 8.4 MB)

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How the NSW Youth Koori Court improves outcomes for Aboriginal young people: A discussion by stakeholders and evaluators Magistrate Sue Duncombe, Evarn J Ooi, Jackie Fitzgerald & Jo Bates YouTube


Reducing reoffending among prisoners

19 August 2021

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Evaluation of vocational training in custody and pathways to post-release employment Jennifer Galouzis

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Can traineeships reduce recidivism? Evarn Ooi, BOCSAR

Slides (PPTX, 3.1 MB)

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Justice system reforms: unexpected wins

15 July 2021

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Dealing with drugs: improving efficiency in dispensing indictable drug matters. Malindi Sayle, BOCSAR

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Use of Audio-Visual link and impact on bail outcomes

Slides (PPTX, 2.6 MB)

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Closing the gap on Aboriginal Over-Representation in the justice system

23 June 2021

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What is behind the fall in the number of Aboriginal young people in custody?  Suzanne Poynton, BOCSAR

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The growth of Aboriginal adults in NSW prisons: drivers and opportunities. Jackie Fitzgerald, BOCSAR

Slides (PPTX, 911.7 KB)

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Using cross-agency record linkage to examine the relationship between parental offending and offspring outcomes in childhood

1 February 2018

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Using cross-agency record linkage to examine the relationship between parental offending and offspring outcomes in childhood Stacy Tzoumakis, UNSW

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Using evidence in the real world: an evidence based approach to criminal justice and diverting offenders from courts

20 November 2017

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Using evidence in the real world: an evidence based approach to criminal justice and diverting offenders from courts Peter Neyroud, University of Cambridge

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Intimate partner violence: Related factors and help-seeking behaviour

February 2017

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Intimate partner violence: Related factors and help-seeking behaviour Don Weatherburn, BOCSAR

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The effect of liquor licensing restrictions on assault in the Kings Cross and Sydney CBD Entertainment Precincts

14 March 2016

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The effect of liquor licensing restrictions on assault in the Kings Cross and Sydney CBD Entertainment Precincts Dr Don Weatherburn, BOCSAR

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Is the first prison sentence a deterrent?

December 2015

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Is the first prison sentence a deterrent? Dr Judy Trevena 

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Prison penalties for serious domestic and non-domestic assault

December 2015

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Prison penalties for serious domestic and non-domestic assault Neil Donnelly YouTube


Emerging trends and findings in alcohol and drug research

24 July 2013

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Emerging trends and findings in alcohol and drug research Michael Farrell, NDARC

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Future directions for juvenile justice in NSW

10 May 2012

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Future directions for juvenile justice in NSW

Don Weatherburn, BOCSAR

Jenny Bargen

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Uses and Abuses of Crime Statistics

April 2012

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Uses and Abuses of Crime Statistics Dr Don Weatherburn

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The impact of the NSW criminal justice system on crime

6 April 2011

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The impact of the NSW criminal justice system on crime Dr Vasilis Sarafidis, University of Sydney

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2010 Seminars

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Minimum purchase age as a strategy to reduce alcohol-related injury Dr Kypros Kypri, University of Newcastle

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Parenting and youth violence: Does school context make a difference? Robin Fitzgerald, Griffith Uni Slides (PDF, 145.9 KB)
Respecting 'terrorists' in a jury trial: how to humanise unpopular defendants David Tait, Uni of Western Sydney N/A
The Importance of Strong Socio Political Support on Adopting Evidence Based Supervision Faye Taxman, George Mason University Slides (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Legally coerced treatment for heroin addicted offenders: ethical and policy issues Wayne Hall, University of Queensland Slides (PDF, 79.2 KB)
Environmental Criminology: Principles in practice Robert Samuels, University of Technology Slides (PDF, 11.4 MB)


2009 Seminars

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Actuarial Risk Assessment versus Clinical Decision Making in Corrections: Should we use our heads or the formula? Dr Jon Jackson, London School of Economics

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Preventing aggression in the licensed environment Ross Homel, Griffith University Slides (PDF, 6.2 MB)
Prevention, treatment and management of conduct disorder David Fergusson, Christchurch Health and Development Study Slides (PDF, 79.8 KB)
Offender rehabilitation: Science and morals in community protection Astrid Birgden, Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre Slides (PDF, 391.6 KB)
Overview of findings from the 2009 Inmate Health Survey Devon Indig, Centre for Health Research in Criminal Justice Slides (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Reducing domestic and family violence Heather Nancarrow, CQ University, Mackay Slides (PDF, 621.0 KB)
Trust and confidence in the police: A British perspective Dr Jon Jackson, London School of Economics Slides (PDF, 1.5 MB)


Last updated:

15 Aug 2024