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Dr. Brianna Chesser is an Associate Professor in Criminology and Justice at RMIT University, serving as the Program Manager for the Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology (BP295). She is affiliated with the School of GUSS and the Health, Arts, Social sciences and Humanities (HASH) Research Network. Prior to joining RMIT, she held academic roles in the Law Schools at Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University. A registered Clinical Forensic Psychologist, she also holds legal qualifications as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia. Additionally, she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and received an Australian University Teaching Citation in 2022.
Her research interests encompass the criminal justice system and therapeutic jurisprudence, which explores how legal processes can enhance wellbeing. Recent work focuses on emerging legal issues such as 'stealthing' and the efficacy of specialist court programs for individuals with mental health challenges. She also investigates the intersection of psychology and law, including forensic applications and victim support frameworks. Upcoming projects will address witness scrutiny and defense strategies in criminal evidence law, reflecting her commitment to improving legal practices and outcomes.
Brianna’s publications demonstrate a focus on criminal law reform, evidence procedures, and interdisciplinary approaches to justice. Her work combines empirical studies with policy analysis, such as evaluating family violence response models and exploring the impact of meditation on justice-involved individuals. She has also contributed to foundational legal texts, including handbooks on criminal law and evidence, and has examined historical topics like copyright law in music.
In teaching and supervision, she oversees the Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology program and has mentored projects addressing victim-blaming, sextortion, and image-based sexual abuse. She remains open to supervising Masters and PhD students in these areas. Her academic leadership roles and clinical expertise highlight her dedication to bridging legal scholarship with practical, human-centered solutions.
As part of the HASH Research Network, she collaborates on projects that integrate health, arts, and social sciences perspectives into criminal justice and legal education. This network supports her interdisciplinary research and community-oriented initiatives.
