Applied Research in Crime
and Justice Conference 2025
4 & 5 August 2025 | International Convention Centre, Sydney
About
The countdown for the Applied Research in Crime and Criminal Justice Conference is on! The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, in partnership with the Griffith Criminology Institute, are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference. The conference will be held on 4 & 5 August 2025 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.
Over two days, attendees will hear evidence on innovative, proven and action-ready initiatives for addressing some of the biggest issues in crime and justice. Learn from leading experts in the areas of family and domestic violence, evidence-based policing, youth crime, addressing Aboriginal overrepresentation, the intersection between disability and criminal justice, and find out how research in these fields is impacting policy and practice and shaping the future of the justice system.
Included in your ticket is a professional networking cocktail event on 4 August 2025. You will have the opportunity to connect with policy makers, researchers and influential decision makers across the public, private and university sectors, exchange ideas, and grow your network.
Keynote sessions
We are excited to announce two of our four keynote speakers for the conference. They will offer a valuable range of perspectives on criminal justice policy and reform from a wealth of experience. Stay tuned for more details on keynote sessions and speakers.
Jennifer Doleac
leads the Criminal Justice program at Arnold Ventures, where she bridges academic research and policy-making. She collaborates with teams to translate research into effective policy solutions. A recognized expert on the economics of crime and criminal justice, Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford and hosts the podcast Probable Causation, focused on crime and justice research.
Selwyn Button
a Gungarri man from South-West Queensland, is a Commissioner with the Productivity Commission, focusing on policies impacting Indigenous communities. With a diverse background in consulting, education, and law enforcement, he draws on decades of experience in Indigenous health, education, and entrepreneurship to drive better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Key dates
| 1 December 2024 | Registration opens Early-bird pricing available | |||||||
| 20 January 2025 | Call for abstracts | |||||||
| 24 February 2025 | Abstract submissions close | |||||||
| 1 April 2025 | Draft program released | |||||||
| 23 May 2025 | Early-bird pricing closes | |||||||
| 24 May 2025 | Regular ticket prices commence | |||||||
| 4 – 5 August 2025 | Conference |
Key themes
Family & domestic violence
Evidence
based
policing
Youth
crime
Addressing Aboriginal over-representation
Intersection between crime & disability
Venue location
International Convention Centre
14 Darling Drive
Darling Harbour
Sydney NSW
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, rest, and play, and extend that respect to the Traditional Owners of the land which you are on. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.