Angela Dwyer

Dr. Angela Dwyer is an Associate Professor in Police Studies and Emergency Management at the School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania. Her research focuses on queer criminology, particularly how sexuality, gender, and sex diversity intersect with policing systems. She co-founded the Division of Queer Criminology within the American Society of Criminology and has held visiting fellowships at institutions like the University of Liverpool and Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Her work emphasizes reforming criminal processing systems to protect marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals. She actively advocates for legislative change through roles in organizations like Equality Tasmania and Just Equal.

• Education: PhD in Sociology (implied by title 'Dr.')
• Key Roles:
  • Deputy Director, Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES)
  • Founding Co-Chair, Division of Queer Criminology (American Society of Criminology)

Her research interests include LGBTQ+ experiences in criminal justice systems, transgender victimology, and police-community relations. She has published extensively on these topics, including a 2023 study on LGBTQ+ survivors' experiences of sexual violence and barriers to support.

Awards:

• Richard Tewksbury Award (2022-2023)

Grants & Collaborations: Funded by ACON, the Australian Research Council, and Tasmanian police departments. Collaborates with organizations like TasPride and TasCAHRD.

Labs/Teams: Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES), leading initiatives to improve police training and community engagement.