Jill Guthrie

Jill Guthrie is a researcher at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University (ANU). Her work focuses on public health, criminal justice reform, and Indigenous health equity. She holds a BA from ANU, an MAppEpid from ANU, and a PhD from UNSW.

Her research interests include justice reinvestment, social capital theory, and qualitative methods in health studies. She has contributed to projects such as the 'Tackling Indigenous Smoking' initiative and the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC), examining social and emotional wellbeing metrics. Recent work explores ethical research practices in prisons and interventions for substance use among incarcerated populations.

• Education: BA (ANU), MAppEpid (ANU), PhD (UNSW)
• Key Projects: Justice reinvestment, prison health policy, Indigenous community safety studies
• Research Themes: Health equity, criminal justice reform, participatory research

Her publications analyze prison-based treatment programs, vaccination partnerships in Indigenous communities, and the social determinants of incarceration. She collaborates with policymakers to design culturally appropriate health interventions, emphasizing community-driven solutions.