Kelly Richards

Kelly Richards is a part-time academic at the Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology, with a focus on Criminology, Restorative Justice, and Sexual Offending. Her work spans Youth Justice, Indigenous Justice, and Online Fraud, often examining community-based interventions like Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) for offender reintegration and victim empowerment.

Her research explores:

• Sexual Offending (desistance, public perceptions, CoSA efficacy)
• Indigenous Justice Programs (cultural competency, post-release support)
• Online Fraud (victim blaming, reporting barriers)
• Youth Justice (therapeutic jurisprudence, judicial decision-making)

She has contributed to policy development through submissions to commissions and inquiries, emphasizing community safety, victim-centered approaches, and systemic reforms. Her recent publications highlight trends in LGBTQIA+ offender reintegration, child-like sex dolls in court cases, and Indigenous stakeholder perspectives on CoSA. While no scientific awards are listed, her work is widely cited and engages with interdisciplinary audiences.