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Dr. Jenny Richards is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Flinders University within the College of Business, Government and Law. She holds a PhD from Flinders University (2024) titled 'Embodied Justice: An Integrated Faith-Law Response for Christian Women Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence in Australia' and has a strong background in legal education and research spanning over two decades. Her research focuses on criminal law reform, domestic violence responses, and the intersection of law with human services and theology.
Education:
- PhD, Flinders University (2024)
- Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice, University of South Australia (1996)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Adelaide (1996)
- Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence), University of Adelaide (1994)
Research Interests: Dr. Richards' work addresses domestic and family violence through interdisciplinary and faith-informed lenses, including:
- Leveraging theological frameworks (e.g., Torrance's work) to improve responses for Christian women
- Examining barriers faced by migrant communities (e.g., Afghan refugees) in accessing legal systems
- Policy analysis of workplace entitlements related to family violence
- Criminal law reform, particularly around self-defense and corporate liability
Recent Projects:
- Independent Review of the Paid Family and Domestic Violence Entitlement (2024, $266,000)
- Residential Aged Care Facility for Prisoners Conceptual Model (2024–25, $25,000)
- Afghan Refugee Family Violence Engagement Project (2019, $25,601)
Collaborations: Active in multi-disciplinary teams such as the Domestic and Family Violence in Australia group and the Wellbeing and Human Rights in Correctional Services team. Engaged with organizations like the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide and the University of Divinity's St Barnabas Research Centre.
