Criminology and Criminal Justice

Episode 1—What is sentencing? In this episode, Griffith Criminology Institute researcher Rebecca Wallis discusses the principles and purposes of sentencing in Queensland. She explains that sentencing is a complex process—one that follows the law as set out in the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992.

Episode 2—Evidence-based sentencing? Former California Supreme Court Judge, The Honourable Peggy Fulton Hora explores the topic of being smart on crime with evidence-based sentencing focusing on drug courts.

Episode 3—The role of sentencing advisory councils in policy debate and development. Victorian and Tasmanian Sentencing Advisory Council chair Emeritus Professor Arie Freiberg discusses how councils are bridging the gap between the community, the courts and governments.

Episode 4—Re-thinking imprisonment: the role of evidence in penal reform. This episode introduces extensive research conducted in the United States by Professor Todd Clear of Rutgers University, which involves detailed analysis of US incarceration rates over a 30-year period.

Judge for Yourself comprises three interactive court cases based on real-life events, representing the work of the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts in Queensland.