Shann Corbett

Research Leader

Cambridge Office

Education

Ph.D. in criminology and public health, University of New South Wales; B.C.C.J. (Hons) in criminology and criminal justice, University of New South Wales

Media Resources

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Overview

Shann Corbett is a research leader at RAND Europe. Her research interests include drug policy, illicit markets, pharmaceutical diversion and non-medical use, family and domestic violence, and crime prevention.

Before working at RAND, Corbett worked in several research and evaluation roles with the Australian government at a federal and state level. She holds a Ph.D. in criminology and public health from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales and a First Class Honours degree in criminology and criminal justice, also from the University of New South Wales.

Research Focus

Recent Projects

Study on movie money, prop copy products and other altered design banknotes
Mapping the risk of serious and organised crime infiltrating legitimate businesses
Study to support an evaluation of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)
The Covid-19 pandemic and intimate partner violence against women in the EU
Study to identify an approach to measure the illicit market for tobacco products

Selected Publications

Hulme S, Blondes E.L., Disley E, Theodoli N, Marcolin L, Cole S, Taylor J & Gilder L , Study to support an evaluation of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), Report for DG HOME, European Commission, 2021

Hulme S, Disley E & Blondes E.L. , Mapping the risk of serious and organised crime infiltrating legitimate businesses, Report for DG HOME, European Commission, 2021

Hulme S, Flemons L, Pontedeira C, Bruckmayer M & Hofman J , The Covid-19 pandemic and intimate partner violence against women in the EU, European Institute of Gender Equality (EIGE), 2021

Taylor J, Pardo B, Hulme S, Bouey J, Greenfield V, Zhang S & Kilmer B, "Illicit synthetic opioid consumption in Asia and the Pacific: Assessing the risks of a potential outbreak," Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 220(1), 2021

Hulme S, Hughes C, Nielsen S, "Drug sourcing and motivations among a sample of people involved in the supply of pharmaceutical drugs in Australia," International Journal of Drug Policy, 66, 2019

Hulme S, Hughes C, Nielsen S, "What factors contributed to the misconduct of health practitioners? An analysis of Australian cases involving the diversion and supply of pharmaceutical drugs for non-medical use between 2010 and 2016," Drug and Alcohol Review, 38(4), 2019

Hulmes S, Bright D, Nielsen S, "The source and diversion of pharmaceutical drugs for non-medical use: A systematic review and meta-analysis," Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 186, 2018

Dowling C, Morgan A, Hulme S, Manning M & Wong G, "Protection orders for domestic violence: A systematic review," Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice, 551, 2018

Honors & Awards

Dean's Award for submitting Ph.D. thesis in top 10% of candidates in 2019, University of New South Wales

Commentary

Drug Markets and Supply

Australia Contained COVID-19 Early On. Can It Do the Same with Synthetic Opioids?
Australia is at risk of a fentanyl problem, but it is better prepared than North America. If the country can make the same kind of concerted effort it did to keep COVID-19 at bay, that could save thousands of lives.
Apr 30, 2021
The RAND Blog
Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Support Staff Need More Help to Tackle Challenges of the 'Shadow Pandemic'
During the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, European Union states had a 60 percent increase in emergency calls about intimate-partner violence. Amid a protracted second wave that has led to further lockdowns, it may not be too late to provide the funding and legislative changes necessary to ensure domestic violence service providers can offer crucial support.
Mar 15, 2021
Encompass

Publications

Journal Article
Study Strengthening the Fight Against Organised Crime: Assessing the Legislative Framework
This study looks at three 'tools' that Member States can deploy in the fight against serious and organised crime. The report describes the current state of play and outlines possible policy solutions to address challenges identified.
Mar 29, 2023
Journal Article
Strengthening the Fight Against Corruption: Assessing the EU Legislative and Policy Framework
This study aims to provide recommendations for possible EU measures in the area of corruption prevention and repression and to assess and compare the impacts of the identified policy options.
Jan 19, 2023
Journal Article
Combating Coercive Control and Psychological Violence Against Women in the EU Member States
The study analyses the causes and consequences of coercive control and psychological violence against women.
Jul 19, 2022
Journal Article
Study on Smoke-Free Environments and Advertising of Tobacco and Related Products: Final Report
This report presents the results of the external study on smoke-free environments, and advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco and related products.
Dec 15, 2021
Journal Article
Study to Identify an Approach to Measure the Illicit Market for Tobacco Products: Final Report
This study is intended to support efforts to better understand the scope and scale of the illicit tobacco market.
May 11, 2021
Research Brief
Findings from the national evaluation of Liaison and Diversion services in England
An outcome evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion scheme in England, which identifies and supports people in the criminal justice system with health issues and vulnerabilities, using a novel, large-scale linked data set.
Apr 12, 2021
Report
Outcome Evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion
An outcome evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion scheme in England, which identifies and supports people in the criminal justice system with health issues and vulnerabilities, using a novel, large-scale linked data set.
Apr 12, 2021
Journal Article
Mapping the Risk of Serious and Organised Crime Infiltrating Legitimate Businesses: Final Report
This report examines the infiltration of organized crime into legitimate European businesses, and its involvement in various illegal markets, including drugs and human trafficking.
Mar 23, 2021
Journal Article
Mapping the Risk of Serious and Organised Crime Infiltrating Legitimate Businesses: Technical Annexes
This annex provides a description of the cross-cutting data-collection activities that were undertaken to address the research questions and the major outputs of the study.
Mar 23, 2021
Journal Article
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in the EU
This study offers a preliminary overview of the measures undertaken across the EU to support victims of violence during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Mar 9, 2021
Journal Article
Illicit Synthetic Opioid Consumption in Asia and the Pacific: Assessing the Risks of a Potential Outbreak
While many illegally manufactured potent synthetic opioids (IMPSO) are produced in Asia, there is little evidence they have entered markets there. We consider the susceptibility to IMPSO's encroachment in markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mar 1, 2021
Journal Article
Study to Support an Evaluation of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL): Final Report
This is the final report of the study to support the European Commission's evaluation of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL).
2021