On this page you will find research reports produced and/or commissioned by the Research and Data Analytics team and details of the Department’s research programme.
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Title: Research papers on spent convictions Author(s): Dr. Katharina Swirak & Dr. Louise Forde - University College Cork, Publication Date: October 2020 Link to Report: Research papers on spent convictions |
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Title: Cybercrime: Current Threats and Responses - A review of the research literature Author(s): Sheelagh Brady & Caitríona Heinl Publication Date: October 2020 Link to Report: Cybercrime: Current Threats and Responses |
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Title: An Evidence Review of Recidivism and Policy Responses Author(s): Professor Ian O’Donnell Publication Date: May 2020 Link to Report: An Evidence Review of Recidivism and Policy Responses |
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Title: Exploring Victims' Interactions with the Criminal Justice System: A Literature Review Author(s): Dr. Deirdre Healy Publication Date: October 2019 Summary: A report by Dr. Deirdre Healy, on the findings of her literature review looking at victims’ interactions with the criminal justice system. This review brings together academic studies from numerous jurisdictions including research which studied victims’ and professionals’ experiences with Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) in England and Wales. This report is the first completed in a series of pieces of research that have been commissioned by the Research and Data Analytics unit and builds on the Department’s commitment, outlined in the 2018-2020 Data and Research Strategy, to support the development of more evidence-informed policy making. Link to Report: Exploring Victims' Interactions with the Criminal Justice System: A Literature Review |
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Title: An Evidence Review of Confidence in Criminal Justice Systems Author(s): Professor Claire Hamilton, Dr. Lynsey Black Publication Date: December 2019 Link to report: An Evidence Review of Confidence in Criminal Justice Systems |