CURRICULUM VITAE MS ROBYN HOLDER Address Regulatory Institutions Network, College of Asia and the Pacific The Australian National University Canberra, ACT 0200 Telephone +61 (02) 6125 1518 Email robyn.holder@anu.edu.au EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2005 submitted Doctoral Candidate, The Australian National University, Canberra August 2013 Graduate Field: Law; Secondary Graduate Field: Political Philosophy Thesis title: Just Interests: victims, citizens and the potential for justice 1983 1986 Birkbeck College, University of London MA British Imperial and Commonwealth History 1977 1980 The Australian National University BA History and Political Science RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Areas of research interest: Law and society; citizenship and political philosophy; criminal legal theory and history; legal and law enforcement institutions, governance and law reform; systemic change; crime, violence and victimisation; feminist and critical criminology; victims and justice. Over 20 years experience in research, public policy and law reform in Australia and the UK. Specialist in research- policy nexus, and in system reform. Research project leadership and management of over 20 projects across subjects in law and justice, law enforcement, crime and victimisation, crime prevention, community development and higher education Long history of academic, research and industry partnerships and networking. Sourcing and managing research funding. Knowledge dissemination. Industry and community liaison and relationship building. PhD 2013: Mixed method research examining lay and official conceptions of justice. Involved survey and interview methods with a prospective longitudinal panel, key person semi- structured interviews, and legislation and document analysis. Quantitative analysis using factor analysis, correlation testing, repeated measures, ANOVA. Qualitative analysis using matrices, discourse and thematic analysis. 2012-13: Research collaborator with Professor Ray Ison, Monash University Sustainability Institute and CSIRO African Food Security Initiative implementing a systemic learning inquiry (Australia) and examining the relationship between bio- physical science and social science in research for development (Kenya). Key informant interviews and narrative analysis, reflective practice and practice ethics. 2008 current: Australian Collaborator, with Professor Paul Mazzerolle Griffith University (Qld), in an international research network on justice responses to intimate partner violence funded by Canadian Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 1 of 7
Inaugural member Australian Observatory on Justice Responses to Gendered Violence (2012) Subject expertise and leadership Research program development and definition Networking and partnership International and national industry liaison 2008-09: International Comparative Justice Data Project managed and conducted on- site data collection as part of pilot 3 country collaboration (Australia, UK, USA) funded by Canadian International Opportunities Fund SSHRC. Lead author Project management and implementation. Data instrument development adaptation and translation of code book Data analysis and interpretation Industry liaison 2010 2012: Research assistant and industry liaison for national project examining victim experiences with the Australian criminal justice system (Stage Two). Project led by Dr Stuart Ross, University of Melbourne with Victim Support Australia. Expert input into development of on- line survey instrument Piloting and review of instrument Management of national implementation strategy and industry liaison 2007-09: Member of Research Team and Industry Liaison in ARC Discovery Project (DP0665417) led by Dr Stuart Ross with Associate Professor Jeanette Lawrence of University of Melbourne. 2009 Researcher and contributor to Final Report on Social Learning in Water Management Project led by Professor Ray Ison, Monash University, for the Murray Darling Authority. Most recent research reports as sole author: Review of Victims of Crime Act 1994 (2008) Survey of Victims of Crime (2008) Analysis of Police Response to Domestic Violence (2007) Criminal Justice Intervention in Family Violence (with Jane Caruana 2006) Most recent research reports for which I was project initiator and manager: Evaluation of the Family Violence Intervention Program (2010-11) Access to Justice for Victims of Crime (2010-11) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victims Justice Engagements (2009) Victims of Sexual Assault and Justice (2009) KEY TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE 2013 Guest Lecturer, Law and Regulation, ANU College of Law Topic: Why turn to law? Ordinary people and legal mobilisation. 2010 Tutor, LAWS2214 Criminal Justice (69 enrolments), ANU College of Law Classes comprised 4 th Year Law Undergraduates; student ranking of experience of learning av.3.7 (where 5=very satisfied) 2009 Australian Federal Police Management of Serious Crime (Victimology Module) 2000 2008 Occasional Guest Lecturer, ANU College of Law. Subjects: victims, victimisation, victims rights and justice. 2000 2008 Occasional Tutor, Australian Federal Police College, Canberra. 1985 1994 Partner, Awareness in Practice (UK). Training and consultancy on violence against women, legal and social responses, community safety and crime prevention, train the trainer. 1989 1994 Occasional Tutor, Bramshill Police College (UK). Topics: violence against women, legal and social responses, community safety and crime prevention. Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 2 of 7
KEY ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2009 current Member, Research Ethics Committee, Australian Institute of Criminology, Canberra 2011 current Member, Commonwealth Government Roundtable on People Trafficking 2009 - current Executive Committee Member, Victim Support Australia Inc. with particular responsibility for national research 2010-2012 Member, ACT Law Reform Council 2008 2011 Member, Executive Committee of the ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety 2008 Steering Committee Member, Federal Criminal Law and Procedure Forum 1998-2009 Chairperson, Victim Support Australasia 1998-2011 Chairperson and strategic coordinator, ACT Family Violence Intervention Program 2007-2008 Co- Chair (with ACT Director of Public Prosecutions), Sexual Assault Reform Program 2000 2011 Ex- officio member, ACT Victim Assistance Board 1997-2001 Inaugural Chairperson, ACT Domestic Violence Prevention Council 1990 1995 Women s Safety Advisor, Association of London Authorities (UK) Member, European College on Urban Safety KEY SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS 2013 PhD Scholarship, Regulatory Institutions Network, ANU 2012 Vice- Chancellor s Travel Grant (to present at the 14 th International Victimology Symposium, Den Haag, The Netherlands) 2012 Centre for Excellence in Policing and Security (CEPS) Discretionary Research Scholarship 2011 ANU Gender Institute Grant for Theorising Gender Masterclass 2009 Recipient, Audrey Fagan Post- Graduate Scholarship 2009 Miscellaneous PhD Scholarship, The Australian National University 1994 European Commission MedUrbs Program, Technical Exchange on Violence Against Women RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 2013 (current) Foundations of University Teaching and Learning 2012 Fundamentals in Statistics (Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research, ACSPRI) 2012 Qualitative Research Design and Representation (ACSPRI) 2007 current: Graduate Information Literacy Program EXCEL, EndNote, Database Search, SPSS Fundamentals, Literature Review, Skills for Academic Writing, Thesis Word Processing. 2009 Coaching and mentoring 2004-2005 Project Management Methodology 2000 LEADR Mediation Training KEY CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR ORGANISATION Current 2015 Co- chair (with Associate Professor Frank Morgan), Academic Committee, 15 th International Victimology Symposium (July 2015), Perth, Western Australia. 2012 Co- organiser (with Dr Gregor Urbas and John Hinchey), Participatory Justice and Victims: achieving justice for victims in local, domestic and international settings, An International Conference, Canberra, September 2012. Approx. 200 attendees, and budget surplus. 2012 ECR and PhD Masterclass: Theorising gender with Professor Liz Kelly, London Metropolitan University (UK), September 2012. 2008 Organiser and convenor, Just Partners: Family Violence, Specialist Courts & The Idea of Integration, National Conference, Canberra, May 2008. Approx. 180 attendees, and budget surplus. Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 3 of 7
2005 Organiser and convenor, Peaceful Coexistence: Victims Rights in a Human Rights Framework; National Forum on the 20th Anniversary of the UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime & Abuse of Power, Canberra, November 2005. Approx. 100 attendees, and budget surplus. 2003 Organiser and convenor, Innovation: Promising Practices in Justice Responses to Victims & Witnesses, National Conference, Canberra, October 2003. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY VICTIMS OF CRIME CO- ORDINATOR/DIRECTOR, VICTIM SUPPORT ACT, Australia CANBERRA, A.C.T 2007-2011 An independent statutory appointment under the Victims of Crime Act 1994 and responsible for the establishment, development and management of Victim Support ACT and the provision of services and advocacy for victims. Responsible for complaint resolution for victims, the promotion of the Act s Guiding Principles, law reform, policy and program developments for crime victims, assisting criminal justice agencies in implementing an improved response, for community education, the promotion of more effective services, and advising the Minister on matters to do with victims of crime. Independent statutory advocacy Law and sector reform National policy and service developments Agency and multi- agency service design and partnerships. VICTIMS OF CRIME CO- ORDINATOR, CANBERRA, A.C.T 1996-2007 An independent statutory appointment under the Victims of Crime Act 1994. Member of the Executive Committee of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, inaugural Chair of the Domestic Violence Prevention Council, Chair and Committee Member of Victim Support Australia, and numerous departmental and other committees. PRINCIPAL POLICY OFFICER (EQUALITIES), LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH and FULHAM, UK 1995 Responsible for developing corporate strategies, leading on inter- departmental assignments, and providing high level policy advice to Directors and Members. The work covers a broad range of policy issues on equalities, social disadvantage and poverty. RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, COMMUNITY SAFETY UNIT, LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH and FULHAM, UK 1989-1995 Responsible for the development, implementation, co- ordination and evaluation of community safety projects and policies with a particular focus on women's safety. Devising and implementing inter- departmental and inter- agency initiatives on responses to crime victims and addressing crimes of violence. Advisor, Association of London Authorities; Member, European College on Urban Safety; Grantee, European Commission MedUrbs Program; Visiting Tutor, Bramshill Police Staff College. FOUNDING PARTNER, AWARENESS IN PRACTICE (UK) 1990-1997 Founding partner of the UKs first private sector training and consultancy enterprise on community, government and justice responses to violence against women. Developed a successful foundational Train the Trainer Course aimed at developing multi- agency partnerships. Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 4 of 7
SENIOR RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, CSU, LBHF, UK 1988-1989 Responsible for policy and project research into various community safety issues; community safety project and programme development; administration of the CSU including budget, library and new technology. Research into Safety and Security on Public Transport, The Response of the Criminal Justice System to Rape Survivors, Firearms Licensing, and Changes to Legal Aid. Research into Safety and Security on Public Transport, The Response of the Criminal Justice System to Rape Survivors, Firearms Licensing, and Changes to Legal Aid. EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NATIONAL ADVISORY BODY FOR PUBLIC SECTOR HIGHER EDUCATION, LONDON, UK 1986-1988 Duties included the servicing and advising the Equal Opportunities and Art Education Groups, research and analysis of student enrolments in certain courses and involvement in new initiatives to attract women and ethnic students into them, drafting of reports, statistical analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, evaluation and monitoring of particular initiatives, liaison with academic institutions, publications and marketing of access courses. SERVICE ACTIVITIES 2011- current Ad hoc Reviewer, Australia, New Zealand Journal of Criminology Australia Review, Due Diligence Project (MA., USA) Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault Journal 2011 Member of RegNet PhD Working Group 2005- current: Committee Member and Secretary, 13 th Canberra Scout Group Also active over a number of years in school Parents and Citizens Committees, in managing teams for Majura Junior Soccer Club, and Norths Basketball. I am a keen hiker and maintain my personal fitness. PEER- REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Catch 22 Victim Interests in a Specialist Family Violence Jurisdiction, (2008), International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, vol 32, no 2. What Do Women Want? Prosecuting Family Violence in the ACT, (with Nicole Mayo), Current Issues in Criminal Justice, July 2003. Police and Domestic Violence: an analysis of domestic violence incidents attended by police in the ACT and subsequent actions (August 2007), Research Paper No.4, Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse, Sydney. Domestic and Family Violence Criminal Justice Interventions, Issues Paper No.3, Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse, 2001. BOOK CHAPTERS Victim advocacy: third party participation in justice, in Crime, Victims and Policy: International contexts, local experiences, Wilson, D. and Ross, S. (Eds. Forthcoming 2014), Palgrave. Pick n Mix or Replication the politics and process of replication, in Shepherd, M. and Pence, M. (eds., 1999), Coordinating Community Responses to Domestic Violence, Sage. "Developing an Unholy Alliance: Inter- Agency Responses to Domestic Violence in Hammersmith", in Hague, G. and Malos, H. (eds. 1999), "The Multi- Agency Approach to Domestic Violence", Whiting and Birch (London). Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 5 of 7
NON PEER- REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS The Emperor s Clothes: Court and Justice Initiatives to Address Family Violence, Journal of Judicial Administration, vol. 16, Aug 2006, no.1, Canberra. SELECTED OTHER PUBLICATIONS The Quality of Justice: a report on the operation of the ACT Victims of Crime Act, Victims of Crime Coordinator, Canberra, 2008. Criminal Justice Interventions in Family Violence in the ACT: The Family Violence Intervention Program 1998-2006, (with Caruana, J.), ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety, Canberra, November 2006. SELECTED KEYNOTE SPEECHES AND CONFERENCE PAPERS Cooperative Witness and Ideal Victim: looking again at agency and choice, Paper presented to National Research Day, Vancouver, Canada, Nov 2012. Participatory Justice: Bridging the public/private divide in domestic criminal law, Paper presented to Law s Challenge to Democracy, Democracy s Challenge to Law Conference, Canberra, Sept 2012. Victim Participation in Justice, Paper presented to Participatory Justice and Victims: Achieving justice for victims in local, national and international settings, Canberra, Sept 2012. The Idea of Justice: reflections from a longitudinal prospective panel, Paper presented to the 14 th International Symposium of Victimology, Den Haag, The Netherlands, May 2012. Legal Mobilisation and the Ordinary Person, Paper presented to the National Research Day, University of New Brunswick, Canada, November 2010 Catch 22 Victim Interests in a Specialist Family Violence Jurisdiction, Paper presented to the National Conference, JUST PARTNERS: Family Violence, Specialist Courts and the Idea of Integration, Canberra, May 2008. Sisyphus and the System: Criminal Justice Reform in the ACT, Keynote Speech, RESOLVE Research Day, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, November 2007. Through the Looking Glass: Victims of Crime and Confidence in the Courts, Paper presented to the National Conference on Confidence in the Courts, National Judicial College of Australia and ANU College of Law, Canberra, 9-11 February 2007. The Emperor s Clothes: Court and Justice Initiatives to Address Family Violence, Paper presented to the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration Conference, Adelaide, 2006. Brave New World: Partnerships between Victim Services and Community Corrections, Keynote Speech to the National PACCOA Conference, Canberra 2005 Band Aid or Big Stick? Legislation as a means of regulating and changing police responses to victims of crime, Paper presented to the Police Integrity Conference, Griffith University, July 2001. A Hitch- hiker s Guide to the Inter- Agency Landscape, Paper presented to International Conference Enough Is Enough, Metropolitan Police Service, London, 2000. Race, Gender and Violence in Different Cultural Contexts, Workshop Presentation to a National Conference on Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence, Duluth, USA, November 1998 Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 6 of 7
Victims Rights in Australia a Journey to the Promised Land or Up the Garden Path? Speech to a National Conference, Sydney, October 1998. Preventing Repeat Victimisation - the role of the crime victim in prevention strategies, Speech to the Second National Crime Symposium, Canberra, March 1997 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS World Society of Victimology Australia and New Zealand Society of Criminology Curriculum Vitae Ms Robyn Holder Page 7 of 7