This week the travelling criminologist travelled to….Frankston. Only 35 minutes on the freeway from my house, and is located near the beach. I discovered a brilliant example of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques used by department store Target.... Continue Reading →
Hello! The travelling criminologist here writing the latest blog from sunny Koh Samui in Thailand. In this post I thought I'd share my top tips for safety in Thailand, particularly for women. And also share some tips on not getting... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where we no longer have personal ties to the people who produce our food. Our production practices have changed - here in Australia, if I go to my major supermarket to buy frozen berries, the... Continue Reading →
One of my recent posts talked about why I was comfortable with travelling internationally in Europe following a terrorist attack in France. Terrorism is a complex issue, and isn't as simple as that people are waging wars on each other... Continue Reading →
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of police? Is it arguably the worlds' most famous police force, the N.Y.P.D? Or is it a blue uniform? I was very lucky to get a last minute... Continue Reading →
Hello! Crime prevention principles can be found everywhere! Yesterday I walked along the New York City High Line, which is a park 30 feet in the air. It's on an old rail line. This park would be absolutely stunning in summer,... Continue Reading →
Rounded knife Very quick post from Manchester airport where I had a cheeky breakfast en route to JFK via Zurich. What I want to talk about is the look of the knife here. Apologies, I only realised after using... Continue Reading →
Hello! I'm currently in the UK after the announcement to bomb Syria. Reponses are mixed in regards to this decision however fear is obvious. It's the topic of quiet whispered conversation. I am staying with a friend who has kids... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! I'm teaching a White Collar Crime class at Laneway Learning in Melbourne on July 6, 2015. I'm super excited - this is my second time teaching this class and my third teaching for Laneway. My last class sold... Continue Reading →
Hello! A slightly more emotional post from me this week. My old school, Boronia Heights, has been quite badly vandalised since closing at the end of the school year on 2014. I'd like to talk about how and why this... Continue Reading →
