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Dr. Gemma Hamilton is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Justice Studies and an ARC DECRA Fellow at RMIT University's School of GUSS. Her research focuses on family violence, sexual assault, policing, and investigative interviewing. She leads the Gender & Social Change Theme at the Social Equity Research Centre and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Investigative Interviewing: Research and Practice. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the Australia Prize for Distinctive Work in the Humanities and RMIT's Research Excellence Award. She teaches courses on criminal psychology and forensic interviewing. Dr. Hamilton is currently leading an ARC-funded project on sexual offence interviewing and victim-survivor well-being (2024–2027).
- Education: PhD in Criminology (not explicitly stated, inferred from roles)
- Affiliations: International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIIRG), Social Equity Research Centre
Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining criminology, psychology, and sociology to address systemic issues in criminal justice. Recent work explores victim-survivor justice, police response protocols, and the intersection of family violence and sexual offending. She supervises Masters and PhD students in criminology and justice studies.
Awards:
- Australia Prize for Distinctive Work in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)
- RMIT Award for Research Excellence
- RMIT Teaching Excellence Award
Grants & Projects:
- Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA (2024–2027)
- Evaluations of family violence response models (e.g., Alexis Project)
Her editorial and leadership roles reflect her commitment to advancing investigative practices and social equity. She collaborates with international organizations and policymakers to translate research into actionable strategies.
