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Dr. Amber McKinley is a Clinical and Forensic Victimologist and lecturer at Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, based in Barton. ACT. She currently lecturers in Theoretical, Applied and Forensic Victimology (JST345) and CUS532 - Human Trafficking: A Global Perspective.
She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of Western Sydney, a Master of Criminal Justice from Monash University and, a Doctor of Philosophy from Bond University. Her doctoral thesis was completed with the NSW Police Force and entitled, “Homicide Solvability and Applied Victimology in New South Wales, 1994-2013.
Her current research includes: Death by suicide and Thanatology; serial homicide (1806-2022); and, Australian Homicide Typologies and Clearance Rates: 1989-2017 (McKinley & Jones).
Amber works as a Contractor with the Joint Military Police Unit where she is currently researching and writing on sensitive topics related to interpersonal violence and death.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Criminology, PhD, ‘Homicide Solvability and Applied Victimology in New South Wales, 1994-2013’, Bond University
13 Nov 2007 → 15 Mar 2015
Award Date: 15 Mar 2016
Criminology, Masters of Criminal Justice, “An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Australia’s National Homicide Monitoring Program”., Monash University
13 Feb 2004 → 04 Mar 2005
Award Date: 04 Mar 2005
Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, University of Western Sydney
26 Feb 1990 → 05 Nov 1993
Squadron Leader Specialist Reserve, Australian Defence Force
04 Dec 2015 → 05 Mar 2022
Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
McKinley, Amber (Recipient), 10 Jan 2022
Prize: Award › Internal award
McKinley, Amber (Recipient), 12 Jul 2017
Prize: Award › Internal award
McKinley, Amber (Recipient), 12 Jul 2017
Prize: Award › Internal award
Amber McKinley (Chair)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
Amber McKinley (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
Amber McKinley (Keynote speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
Amber McKinley (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
Amber McKinley (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
09/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Amber McKinley & Samantha Jones
14/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media