How much sexual harassment and violence is being facilitated by mobile dating apps? Our survey of 10,000 dating app users has uncovered a huge volume of victimisation and revictimsation: a thread 👇👇👇👇#sexualviolence #tfsv #datingapps #SV

These numbers are alarming, and highlight an urgent need for online dating apps and sites to do more to protect their users from sexual violence

Our program for the AIC 2022 conference is almost finalised and is stacked full of amazing presenters. We've now introduced a student price of $450 for all 3 days, or $180 per day. Great value for this lineup. Please share with your colleagues / students. aic2022.thisiscreative.com.au

NEW PAPER by Nickie Newton Jennifer Debenham Prof Tim Slade Anna Smout Lucy Grummitt @DrMSunderland E Barrett Dr Katrina Champion Cath Chapman Erin Kelly Siobhan Lawler Natalie Castellanos-Ryan Prof Maree Teesson AC P Conrad Lexine Stapinski ⬇️

An insightful & amazing presentation by Siobhan Lawler - “Stakeholder perspectives on restorative justice for sexual violence.” Quotes like “it’s not just physical safety, it’s psychological safety”, got me thinking deeper & truly broadened my views. #ANZSOC2022

On 21 March 2023 learn about our important research in interactive workshops and panels at our Student Criminology Forum. Find out what it’s like to work at the AIC. Places are limited – register at bit.ly/3ucuy65

Our new paper looks at experiences of sexual assault victim survivors reporting to police #datingapps

Our new report on dating apps shows that men who had been victims of online or in-person sexual harassment and violence were more likely than women to report it to police. Read more here: bit.ly/3mk9REA Dr Hayley Boxall Siobhan Lawler

The AIC is undertaking a national review of sexual assault and child sexual abuse laws. We are currently seeking the input from victim-survivors. To take part click the link here: bit.ly/3mJ7WJW

Have your voice heard. If you are a victim-survivor and would like contribute to the AIC’s national review of sexual assault and child sexual abuse laws please go to: bit.ly/3mJ7WJW

Travelling to offend against children and child sexual abuse live streaming appear to be interrelated and should be considered by law enforcement as potential risk factors for one another. Read more here: bit.ly/3UQyKVT

The AIC seeks input from victim-survivors into the national review of sexual assault and child sexual abuse laws. To have your say please visit bit.ly/3mJ7WJW

A new report by Siobhan Lawler, Dr Hayley Boxall & Chris Dowling on the role of depression in intimate partner homicide perpetrated by men against women has been published. This study analyses sentencing remarks in 199 cases between 2007 & 2018. Read more: bit.ly/3Ld1ZxC

I published a book! This study aims to understand #IPV desistance processes, and the strategies used by victims-survivors to keep themselves safe and support desistance. If you're interested in #ipv #desistance #criminalcareers this is for you!

sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Our new paper finds - coping mediates the link from child maltreatment to alcohol use -self-compassion & coping mediate the link with MH, but not above pre-existing MH Erin Kelly Nickie Newton Lexine Stapinski Siobhan Lawler Dr Katrina Prior Emma Barrett

A quick shout out to my amazing colleagues at AIC who are working hard behind-the-scenes to make the IPH dashboard a reality. theguardian.com/society/2023/n…

There is an increasing focus on the responsibility of online dating platforms to protect the safety & rights of users. Our new #TrendsAndIssues report examines victim-survivor experiences of reporting dating app facilitated sexual violence bit.ly/3uEIV7e #AICResearch

In addition to last week’s #ResearchReport, we also released a #TrendsAndIssues paper on the role of grievances and conspiracy theories as motivators of anti-authority protests. Read more bit.ly/4aKX1Ul #AICResearch

Are #HumanTrafficking legal frameworks fit for purpose in the face of emerging trends like trafficking for forced criminality? Experts & practitioners from 🇧🇩🇰🇭🇮🇳🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇻🇳🇵🇵🇭🇱🇰🇹🇭🇹🇱🇻🇳discuss legal frameworks & their intersection w/ #gender #technology & #organisedcrime. More ⬇

Gender dynamics affect both the experiences of victims of trafficking & the effectiveness of legal responses. Session w/ AIC highlighted how women are increasingly involved as both victims & perpetrators—emphasising the need for gender-specific strategies.