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Name
Professor John Scott
Position(s)
Head, School of Justice (acting)
Faculty of Law,
School of Justice
Professor
Faculty of Law,
School of Justice
Discipline *
Criminology, Law
Phone
+61 7 3138 7126
Fax
+61 7 3138 7123
Email
Location
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Identifiers and profiles
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Qualifications

PhD (University of Newcastle)

Professional memberships
and associations
  • Routledge series Editor, Crime and Justice in Asia and the Global South
  • Co-Editor International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy
  • Asian Criminology Society (Vice President [2018+], Life Member, Councillor)
  • International Sociological Association (2007+)
  • The Australian Sociological Association (2000+)
  • Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (2009+)
  • American Society of Criminology
  • Law and Society Association
  • Advisory Board, Social Alternatives
  • Editorial Board, Rural Society (2009+)
  • Editor, International Journal of Crime and Justice (2014+)
  • Co-Editor, Journal of Sociology (2005-2009)
  • Associate Editor, Higher Education Research and Development (2007-2010)
  • Chief Examiner, Society and Culture, NSW Board of Studies (2010-2013)
  • Chief Examiner, Community and Family Studies, NSW Board of Studies (2008-2010)
  • Member, Northern Tablelands, NSW Community Relations Commission (2009-2013)
Keywords

Rural crime, Masculinity and violence, Sex work, Public health, Social control, Drug supply, CJSDRC, ACHLR

* Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008

Biography

John Scott joined the School of Justice from the University of New England in 2014. His current research interests are in the areas of drug supply, sexual and gendered crime, and rural crime. Since completing his PhD in 2001, he has published widely, including 24 books and major research reports and over 90 papers and book chapters, many with leading international journals and publishers. He has also had sustained success in attracting nationally competitive grants and industry funding, including two ARC Discovery Grants, two National Drug Law Enforcement Research Grants, a Rural Industry Research and Development Grant, Criminology Research Grant and an ARC Linkage. In terms of teaching, he won a 2007 National (Carrick) Award, in addition to institutional awards for teaching and curriculum innovation. He also led the establishment of successful awards in criminology, criminology/law and social work during his time at UNE. He has been actively involved in institutional leadership roles, including leader of a Collaborative Research Network (CRN) and extended periods acting as a head of school at QUT and UNE. In terms of broader service roles, he has recently served as a Chief Examiner with the New South Wales Board of Studies and was a member of the Community Relations Commission, New South Wales.  He currently edits the Routledge Series Crime and Justice Studies in Asia and the Global South, Co-Edits The Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy and is Vice President of the Asian Criminological Society.

Research Interests

  • The ecology of crime, especially rural Crime
  • Social control, with a focus on public health regulations
  • The social construction and governance of sexual deviance, with a focus on sex work
  • Masculinity and violence
  • The supply and regulation of drugs
This information has been contributed by Professor John Scott.

Teaching

Professor Scott has taught in a wide range of subjects, including:

  • Deviance
  • Theories of Crime
  • Social control
  • Prisons and punishment
  • Policing

He currently teaches:

Professor Scott is also engaged in professional development training. In 2017 he was leader of team of academics who engaged with extensive policy training for Ministers and Senior Government Advisors of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (PNG) and the Attorney General’s Office of the the state of Niger.

 

This information has been contributed by Professor John Scott.

Experience

Scott has significant experience in administering category one grants, Including as a Chief Investigator on two Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grants, an ARC Linkage, a Rural Industries Development Corporation Grant and two National Drug law Enforcement Fund Grants. Scott has also conducted numerous consultancies for government and non-government groups and organisations, including the Federal Attorney General’s Department and various local government bodies. He was a theme leader in UNE’s Collaborative Research Network, which was partnered with four other universities. Grants and consultancies include:

  • John Scott, M. Chataway, A. Higginson (2018-2019). QWB Safety Study, Department of Industry, Development and Tourism, Queensland Government.
  • John, Scott, Angela Higginson, Mark Lauchs (2018) Strategic Review of Cape York Income Management, Department of Social Services, Canberra.
  • John Scott, James Moreton. (2017) Criminology Research Grant. Understanding Torres Strait Island Justice. $30,665.00.
  • Victor Minichiello, John Scott et al. Australia-Argentina higher-education industry collaborative action network. Council of Australian and Latin American relations Grant 2016-2017. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra, $51,658.00.
  • John Scott, Mark Lynch, Judy Putt, Elaine Barclay, Ralph Weisheit (2013-2014) ‘Quantitative analysis of the qualitative data component of the ‘Natural History of Amphetamine Type Stimulant (ATS) Users Study’. National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, $44,000.
  • Victor Minichiello, Steve Campbell, John Frasier, Rafat Hussain, John Scott, Myfanwy Maple, Don Hine; Gail Hawkes, Debra Dunstan, Elaine Barclay, Pierre Moens; Jim McFarlane. (2011-2014) ‘Collaborative Research Network for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rural Regions’, Australian Federal Government,  $7 million ($4.8 million, UNE).
  • Simon Lenton, Monica Barrett, John Scott. (2013-2014) ‘The Social Supply of Cannabis Among Young People in Australia’ National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, $225,237.
  • Victor Minichiello, John Scott (2011-2014) Masculinity and Commercial Sex: Learning About Men’s Sexualities in the Male Sex Work Encounter, Australian Research Council (Discovery), $377,000.
  • John Scott;, Ron Reavell (2009) Social Plans (Armidale, Guyra, Uralla, Walcha LGAs), New England Strategic Alliance of Councils, $48,000.
  • John Scott, Ron Reavell (2009-2010) Social Plan, Moree Plains Shire Council, $18,000.
  • Margaret Sims, John Scott, Elaine Barclay. (2011-2014) Evaluation of Indigenous Justice Programs, Attorney General’s Department, $369,600.
  • Don Hine, John Scott (2008-2011) Combining Community Based Social Marketing and Technological Innovation to Combat Wood-Smoke Pollution in Regional Australia, Australian Research Council (Linkage), $148,725.
  • Kerry Carrington, Russell Hogg, John Scott (2008-2010) Safeguarding Rural Australia:  Addressing  Violence and Masculinity in Rural Settings, Australian Research Council (Discovery), $277,000.
  • Amanda Davies, K. Carrington, R. Stayner, T. Sorensen, F. Rolley, J. Scott (2007-2009) What Makes a Resilient Rural Community? Rural Industries Development and Research Corporation, $300,000.
  • John Scott, Ron Reavell. (2007-2009) Evaluation of Youth of the Streets (Walgett), Department of Families, Housing, Services and Indigenous Affairs, $36,000.
  • Kerry Carrington, John Scott, Ron Reavell. (2006) Tamworth Regional Council Social Plan. Tamworth Regional Council, $43,000.
  • John Scott, Ron Reavell. (2003-2004) Social Impact Statement, Freedom Pastoral Care, $5,000.

Scott’s research is cited frequently by peers and has featured in national and international media. In terms of social impacts, during the last decade, his research has appeared in most Australian newspapers. He hs also written for The Conversation and Arena Magazine and research has also featured in international newspapers, including The Scotsman and Washington Post. Scott also co-edits the site Me, Us and Male Escorting.

This information has been contributed by Professor John Scott.

Publications


For more publications by this staff member, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.

Awards

Awards and recognition

Type
Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
Reference year
2014
Details
Carrick National Citation Award for outstanding contribution to student learning
Type
Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
Reference year
2007
Details
British Arts and Humanities Research Council, Research Centre in Gender Sexuality and Law
Type
Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
Reference year
2006
Details
UNE, Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence, Sole recipient in Individual Category

Research projects

Grants and projects (Category 1: Australian Competitive Grants only)

Title
Quantitative analysis of qualitative ATS user data
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
2013/14-19
Start year
2014
Keywords
Title
A framework to promote safer practice in commercial sex encounters
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
DP110104680
Start year
2011
Keywords
Title
Safeguarding Rural Australia: Addressing Violence in Rural Settings
Primary fund type
CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
Project ID
DP0878476
Start year
2008
Keywords
Violence in Rural Australia; Rural Sociology; violence in Rural Indigenouse Communities; Critical Criminology; Rural Mascullinities

Supervision

Completed supervisions (Doctorate)

Completed supervisions (Masters by Research)