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Dr. John Gaffey is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the Centre for Law and Justice, Charles Sturt University. He serves as Justice Studies Discipline Lead for undergraduate programs and has held leadership roles as Justice Studies Course Director (2011–2013, 2016–2017). His teaching includes courses on criminological theory, gender and crime, and media representations of crime.
- PhD in Criminology (expertise in media risk narratives)
- Published book: The Construction of Truth in Contemporary Media Narratives about Risk (Routledge, 2021)
- 2024 articles on digital safety and criminal justice assessment methods
John’s research examines crime-media dynamics, focusing on risk communication authority, post-truth discourse, and policing during natural disasters. His work bridges experiential knowledge and expert narratives in media environments. Recent studies analyze online safety regulations and police-community interactions during crises.
- 2018 AGSPS Teaching Excellence Award
- 2018 AGSPS Contribution to Discipline Award
He supervises PhD projects on police emotional well-being and online extremism, with peer-review roles for journals like Salus Journal and Current Issues in Criminal Justice. Active in the Law, Justice and Resilience Research Group and HAPSS Research Group, his work spans academic, policy, and community engagement domains.
