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Dr. Mark Chong is an Associate Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies at James Cook University (JCU). He previously served as Director of Research Education (2012–2015) and Acting Associate Dean of Research (2019) at JCU's College of Arts, Society and Education. His research focuses on criminal justice social work, policing strategies, mental health in corrections, and international criminal law. Notably, he received the 2021 Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Community Engagement and has held scholarships from the University of Sydney and the University of Cambridge. He has over 43 publications, including influential works on ADHD and criminal justice, prison overcrowding, and Indigenous incarceration. Chong's teaching emphasizes humanistic approaches to crime prevention and has designed specialized curricula for law enforcement agencies. His global collaborations include work with Queensland University of Technology and institutions in Singapore and India.
Education:
- PhD in Law, University of Sydney (with multiple scholarships)
- LLM (Merit), Queen Mary University of London
- Trained as a criminal defense lawyer in Singapore
Research Interests:
- Criminal Justice Social Work
- Policing Strategies and Community Safety
- Punishment & Sentencing Practices
- International Criminal Law (Maritime Piracy, Terrorism)
- Mental Health in Prisons
- Indigenous Justice and Carcerality
Awards & Recognition:
- 7 major awards including Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Community Engagement
- Longworth Scholarship (University of Sydney, 2003–2007)
- Wakefield Scholarship (University of Cambridge, 2022)
- ShowCASE Awards (2017–2018) for research impact
Grants & Advising:
- External assessor for Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- Advised law enforcement agencies in Singapore and Australia
- Led innovative projects on ADHD and criminal justice reform
Labs & Teams:
Chong collaborates with multidisciplinary teams addressing issues like prison overcrowding, Indigenous justice, and forensic mental health. He leads JCU’s Criminology Mini-Conference and actively engages in community-based research initiatives.
