Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0219696]Researchers: Dr Anona Armstrong (Chief Investigator) , Prof Ronald Francis (Chief Investigator) , Dr Inez Dussuyer (Partner Investigator) , Mr Michael Bourne (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Evaluating the community governance of crime prevention and community safety. In partnership with the Victorian Department of Justice this research aims to evaluate the Safer Cities and Shires program using both in-depth data analysis and focus groups. It questions the theoretical assumptions underlying the program; identifies effective and cost-effective community governance structures and factors that enhance or inhibit a community's capacity to participate in and respond to community safety initiatives; and evaluates the impact of the program on the incidence of crime and perceptions of safety and security. The outcomes will advance knowledge in community psychology and inform future policy and allocation of resources to community based crime prevention programs.
Funding Amount $186,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0219696
- ARC : LP0219696