Overview
Background
Dr Emma Belton is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and the Australian National University. Her research focuses on radicalisation pathways, violent extremist risk assessment, and evaluating countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives in custodial and community settings. Previously, she was the project manager for an ARC-funded project responsible for developing the Profiles of Individual Radicalisation in Australia (PIRA) dataset, which collects data on individuals radicalised to extremism and terrorist offenders. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Queensland. Her doctoral research investigates the traits of individual radicalisation and violent extremism in Australia, aiming to improve understanding of risk factors associated with both violent and non-violent extremists. Dr Belton has received training in using the VERA-2R tool and has collaborated with various stakeholders, including the Department of Home Affairs, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Department of Justice and Community Safety, and NSW Corrective Services.Dr Emma Belton is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and the Australian National University. Her research focuses on radicalisation pathways, violent extremist risk assessment, and evaluating countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives in custodial and community settings. Previously, she was the project manager for an ARC-funded project responsible for developing the Profiles of Individual Radicalisation in Australia (PIRA) dataset, which collects data on individuals radicalised to extremism and terrorist offenders. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Queensland. Her doctoral research investigates the traits of individual radicalisation and violent extremism in Australia, aiming to improve understanding of risk factors associated with both violent and non-violent extremists. Dr Belton has received training in using the VERA-2R tool and has collaborated with various stakeholders, including the Department of Home Affairs, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Department of Justice and Community Safety, and NSW Corrective Services.
Availability
- Dr Emma Belton is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychological Science, Griffith University
- Bachelor (Honours) of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Criminology, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Terrorism
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Radicalisation
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Counter-Terrorism
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Violent Extremist Risk Assessment
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Sex Offending
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Evaluating case-managed approaches to counter radicalization and violent extremism: an example of the Proactive Integrated Support Model (PRISM) intervention
Cherney, Adrian and Belton, Emma (2019). Evaluating case-managed approaches to counter radicalization and violent extremism: an example of the Proactive Integrated Support Model (PRISM) intervention. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 44 (8), 1-21. doi: 10.1080/1057610x.2019.1577016
2019
Conference Publication
Police programs that seek to increase community connectedness for reducing violent extremism behaviour, attitudes, and beliefs: a systematic review
Higginson, Angela, Mazerolle, Lorraine, Cherney, Adrian, Eggins, Elizabeth, Hine, Lorelei and Belton, Emma (2019). Police programs that seek to increase community connectedness for reducing violent extremism behaviour, attitudes, and beliefs: a systematic review. Stockholm Criminology Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden, 10 - 12 June 2019.
2018
Other Outputs
An evaluation of the Proactive Integrated Support Model (PRISM)
Cherney, Adrian and Belton, Emma (2018). An evaluation of the Proactive Integrated Support Model (PRISM). Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland and Corrective Services New South Wales.
2018
Other Outputs
Countering Violent Extremism: Data Collection and Analysis Manual. Australian and New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee, National Countering Violent Extremism Evaluation Framework and Guide. This work was funded by the Countering Violent Extremism Centre, Department of Home Affairs, Canberra
Cherney, Adrian, Belton, Emma, Leslie, Ellen, Bell, Jennifer, Cherney, Lorraine and Mazerolle, Lorraine (2018). Countering Violent Extremism: Data Collection and Analysis Manual. Australian and New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee, National Countering Violent Extremism Evaluation Framework and Guide. This work was funded by the Countering Violent Extremism Centre, Department of Home Affairs, Canberra. St Lucia QLD Australia: University of Queensland.
Funding
Current funding
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