Caitlin Davey

She is a First Nations Scholar in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University and serves as an Associate Researcher at the University of New England’s Centre for Rural Criminology, a pioneering institution in its field. Caitlin holds a strong academic foundation in Psychological Science and Criminology, and her research is enriched by lived professional experience in both custodial and community corrections settings. Her cultural identity and professional background have deeply informed her commitment to advocacy and justice for First Nations Australians.

She is currently in the final stages of completing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology at the University of New England, with her research focusing on public attitudes towards crime and punishment. Her work explores how factors such as race and geographic location shape punitive attitudes. Of late, her research examines the intersection between race and public attitudes towards crime and punishment specifically in Queensland. Moreover, Caitlin is currently undertaking research to understand why First Nations Australians may chose to waive their right to parole as funded by the Australian Criminology Institute.