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Professor Michele Ruyters serves as the Associate Dean of Criminology & Justice Studies at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies. She leads the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative and the Criminal Case Review Project, focusing on wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. Her research spans policing accountability, parole reform, and biographical disruption. Key contributions include analyzing post-conviction review mechanisms and the impact of innocence projects on legal education and career pathways.
Her work integrates interdisciplinary perspectives, bridging criminology, legal systems, and pedagogy. Recent publications address false confessions, parole policies, and the sustainability of educational tools. She advocates for systemic transparency and reform in criminal justice processes.
Michele has pioneered initiatives to mentor students through work-integrated learning, linking academic rigor with real-world justice challenges. Her projects emphasize ethical legal practice and the mitigation of wrongful convictions.
