Helen Taylor

Dr. Helen Taylor is a Lecturer at The Australian National University, affiliated with POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research. She holds a BA(Hons) in International Relations and a PhD in Political Science. Her research focuses on restorative justice, criminal justice reform, digital criminology, right-wing violent extremism, and anti-terror legislation.

• Education: BA(Hons) International Relations, PhD (Political Science)

Her work bridges criminology with social policy, emphasizing transformative approaches to justice systems. Recent projects include evaluations of housing programs for justice-involved individuals, digital tools in criminal justice, and pandemic-era prison visitation policies. She collaborates on initiatives addressing radicalization, restorative justice practices, and Indigenous bail support programs.

Key projects include the Fixated Threat Assessment Centre pilot evaluation and the Ngurrambai Bail Support Program. Taylor is registered to supervise research students and actively contributes to policy-oriented studies.

Her research often highlights marginalized voices, integrating epistemic justice frameworks and technology-driven solutions to systemic challenges.