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Personal profile
Personal profile
Currently Involved in research at Charles Sturt University.
Personal profile
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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Criminology, PhD, Bond University
13 Nov 2007 → 15 Mar 2015
Award Date: 15 Mar 2016
Criminology, Masters of Criminal Justice, 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
External positions
Squadron Leader Specialist Reserve, Australian Defence Force
04 Dec 2015 → 05 Mar 2022
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Research output
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A rose by any other name: Problems in defining and conceptualising serial murder with a new proposed definition
Petherick, W., Bose, S., McKinley, A. & Skrapec, C., Mar 2022, In: Journal of Mass Violence Research . 1, 1, p. 4-24 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Police interaction with vulnerable victims
McKinley, A., 2021, Australian policing : Critical issues in 21st century police practice. Birch, P., Kennedy, M. & Kruger, E. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Routledge, p. 461-475 15 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Serial Homicide in Australia, 1820-2020
McKinley, A. & Petherick, W., 2021, In: Salus Journal. 9, 1, p. 39-50 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of detection avoidance behaviour in solving Australian homicides
McKinley, A. & Ferguson, C., 2021, In: Salus Journal. 9, 2, p. 57-66 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Transnational Organised Crime in the Mekong region: Review of regional policies, operational plans, and capacity to effectively respond to emerging challenges
McKinley, A., Wintle, E., Moore, M., Storm, C., Baker, S., Man Sheng Tong, R., Atkins, G., Chen, D. Y., Floyd, J., Chan, C., Gong, Z., Lau, C., Liu, Y. & O'Neill, C., 09 Jun 2021, 1 ed., USA: DT Global & DT Institute, p. 1-108, 108 p.Research output: Resource/document › Discussion paper
Prizes
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Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence
McKinley, Amber (Recipient), 10 Jan 2022
Prize: Award
Activities
- 20 Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation
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Invited Presentation - Human Trafficking Victimology
Amber McKinley (Participant)
01 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Government
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Joint Military Police Unit Sexual Offences Operational Certification
Amber McKinley (Participant)
26 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Government
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Invited Lecture on Financial Crimes and Homicide Victimology
Amber McKinley (Participant)
12 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Academic
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Invited Lecture - Human Trafficking Investigators Course
Amber McKinley (Participant)
04 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Government
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Lecture Human Trafficking and Sex Crimes
Amber McKinley (Participant)
04 Dec 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Government