Elizabeth Eggins

Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Eggins is an Adjunct Senior Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland. With extensive expertise in evidence-based policing and systematic review methodology, she has established herself as a leading researcher in criminology and social interventions. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in criminal justice and child protection systems.

Dr. Eggins' research interests focus on evidence-based policing, systematic review methodology, criminology, child protection, substance misuse interventions, domestic and family violence, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), police legitimacy, and restorative justice. Her work often examines the effectiveness of interventions through rigorous systematic review methods, contributing significantly to evidence-based practice in criminal justice and social service domains. She has particular expertise in translating research findings into actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers.

The publication record shows a strong focus on systematic reviews across multiple domains including policing strategies, child protection, substance misuse interventions, and domestic violence. Her recent work (2022-2024) demonstrates continued productivity with numerous systematic reviews published in high-impact journals like Campbell Systematic Reviews. The research consistently applies rigorous methodological standards to evaluate intervention effectiveness across criminal justice and social service domains.

Dr. Eggins has made significant contributions through her extensive publication record, with 53 journal articles, 18 conference papers, 15 research reports, and multiple book chapters to her name. Her work frequently appears in high-impact systematic review journals and contributes to evidence-based practice in criminal justice and social services.

Her research collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, with frequent co-authorship with prominent researchers like Lorraine Mazerolle, Angela Higginson, and Sharon Dawe. She has been actively involved in the Global Policing Database initiative, which aims to improve evidence-based policing through systematic review methodology.