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Associate Professor Anna Eriksson is an international leader in comparative penology and criminal justice reform at Monash University's Department of Criminology. She holds roles as Convenor of the Criminology program and previously led the Bachelor of Criminology degree. Her work bridges empirical research with interdisciplinary theory, focusing on Nordic penal exceptionalism, neurodisabilities in criminal justice systems, and veterans' transitions between military and correctional environments.
Research highlights include a 2012 DECRA Fellowship exploring 'othering' in Australian and Norwegian prisons, and an ARC Discovery Grant (2021–2026) on social infrastructure in prisons. Collaborations span Canada, the UK, and Germany, addressing prison staff dynamics and neurodisability policy. She co-edited Neurodisability and the Criminal Justice System (Edward Elgar, 2021) and advises the Open Door network on veteran integration.
Key awards include the 2009 New Scholar Award and a 2013 High Commendation for her book Contrasts in Punishment. Her media engagement includes podcasts and expert commentary on youth detention design and prison reform.
- Research Themes: Nordic penal systems, restorative justice, veterans in criminal justice, arts-based interventions.
- Grants: ARC DECRA (2012), SSHRC Insight (2020), ARC Discovery (2021).
- Publications: Over 50 articles/chapters, including works on prison staff interactions, neurodisability policy, and cross-cultural penology.
