Justice, Beneficence, and Respect: Towards Equitable and Uniform Research Remuneration for Incarcerated Participants
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Australian Catholic University
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Griffith University Australia
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Griffith University Australia
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Australian National University Australia
Abstract
People in prison frequently contribute to criminological research, providing insights that are crucial to improving correctional practices, rehabilitation efforts, and health service delivery. Yet, despite the significance of their contributions, which often involve revisiting traumatic experiences, people in prison rarely receive any form of remuneration for their involvement as research participants. This is largely due to prohibitive policies and practices adopted by corrective services. This article argues that people in prison should be appropriately remunerated for their participation in research and advocates for a more consistent, equitable approach to research remuneration across all Australian states and territories.
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Author Biographies
Dr Shannon Dodd is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Australian Catholic University. Her research focuses on evidence-informed approaches to corrections, with a particular emphasis on improving outcomes for people in prison. Her research areas include the use of body-worn cameras in custodial settings, the experiences of people with disability in prison, and the factors shaping decisions to waive parole.
Dr Michelle Sydes is a lecturer in criminology within the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University. She is also a researcher with the Griffith Criminology Research Institute. Her research focuses on applied, evidence-based approaches to corrections and policing, with a strong emphasis on practical outcomes in the criminal justice system.
Dr Caitlin Davey is a proud First Nations Scholar and Lecturer at Griffith University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her academic background spans Criminology and Psychological Science, complemented by firsthand experience working with First Nations Australians within both custodial and community-corrections contexts. Her personal and professional experiences, rooted in her cultural identity, have catalysed a deep commitment to advocacy, particularly within the realm of criminal justice for First Nations Australians. Caitlin's research endeavours are characterised by a mixed-methods approach to explore and address pertinent issues affecting this population.
Lorana Bartels (BA LLB LLM PhD GDLP GCTE) is a Professor of Criminology at the Australian National University and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra and University of Tasmania. She is a Director of ConFit Pathways and the Justice Reform Initiative.