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  1. In a new study we found no evidence of widespread abuse of Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVOs). tinyurl.com/7xwy5fq
  2. Recent research on Juvenile Justice: youtu.be/eFLELzRo3TU via @youtube
  3. Uses and abuses of crime statistics: youtu.be/VkfLa_zOtak via @youtube
  4. 8% of #robberies in NSW in 2011 occurred at residential premises; 56% occurred at outdoor public places. More info @ bit.ly/J47gkw
  5. The average prison term for murder in NSW (excluding a life sentence) is just over 25 years. Full report @ tinyurl.com/88b9cfn
  6. Are APVOs sometimes sought for vexatious reasons? We conducted a survey of magistrates & registrars to find out. tinyurl.com/7xwy5fq
  7. Moderate users of opioids & amphetamines not more likely to have property charges recorded at arrest. Read more @ bit.ly/GzFoUo
  8. If you're near Martin Place between 8am to 2pm on Monday 14 May come and say. The Law Week expo has something for everyone
  9. Have you read our evaluation of the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Local Court Process Reforms) Act (2007)? It's here bit.ly/IG5KZv
  10. @reasgrounds Yes, there is another category: 30% of Magistrates reported rarely dealing with vexatious APVOs. More @http://bit.ly/J5Kdqu
  11. BOCSAR will be at Law Week, come and see us at our Martin Place stall on Monday 14 May from 8am to 2pm.
  12. Our new research found no evidence of widespread abuse of Apprehended Personal Violence Orders in NSW. More at bit.ly/IBC5BR
  13. New report on Apprehended Personal Violence Orders in NSW to be released tomorrow at 1030am on bocsar.nsw.gov.au
  14. The increase in stock theft is substantial, peaking in March 2011 but is now showing signs of decline. More info at: bit.ly/IUZRmV
  15. We will be at Law Week (14 to 20 May 2012), come and visit us at our Martin Place stall.
  16. Want to hear more about NSW crime trends? Come along to a free event at Sydney's Institute of Criminology tomorrow bit.ly/I3jESo
  17. Most #graffiti incidents recorded by NSW police occur on homes, followed by retail/wholesale premises and outdoor/public places.
  18. Decreases also in robbery without a weapon and break and enter dwelling in NSW in the 2yrs ending 2011 tinyurl.com/c6hulw4
  19. Decreases in recorded incidents of non-domestic assault in NSW in the 2yrs ending Dec 2011 tinyurl.com/c6hulw4
  20. "while the increase in shootings is a serious concern, the frequency of this offence is still well below its peak in 2002" Dr Weatherburn