Sally Eales

Dr Sally Eales is a Research Fellow at POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research, Australian National University. She holds a PhD in English and Sociocultural Linguistics and specializes in Restorative Justice, Courts and Crime Policy, and Critical Discourse Analysis.

Education
PhD in English and Sociocultural Linguistics

Research Focus
Her work examines restorative justice practices, gender dynamics in court systems, and assisted dying policy. She employs critical discourse analysis to explore sociolinguistic dimensions of legal and social policies.

Key Projects

• Weaving Repair: Restorative Justice Program for Young People (2025–2026)
• Service Provision of Adult Restorative Justice Across Queensland (2023–2024)
• Literature Review on Women and Girls in Court Services (2023–2024)

Collaborations
Active collaborations with researchers like Prof. Rossner, Dr. Bartels, and others in criminology and social policy domains.