Kate Burns

Lecturer, Criminology, School of Social Sciences Kate.Burns@monash.edu

Biography

Kate is a criminologist with wide public-sector experience. Prior to taking up her academic position at Monash, she worked in various public policy positions in the United Kingdom with a focus on the criminal justice system.

articles

Episode 43: Reinventing The Justice System

The experts uncover some of the policies and initiatives needed for change, and the role of localised actions as part of the solution.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Episode 42: Why Is The Rate Of Black Deaths In Custody So High?

More than 30 years ago, a royal commission was set up to investigate black deaths in custody, But what did we learn from that inquiry?

Podcast: What Happens Next?

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Aboriginal deaths in custody: What have we learnt 30 years on?

Since 1991, the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system has increased. There are three areas of reform that could start addressing the problem.

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