Biography
Professor Joe Graffam is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at Deakin University leading a portfolio that includes responsibility for:
• Deakin Research
• Deakin Research Innovations
• Institute for Frontier Materials
• Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research provides academic leadership to advance Deakin’s distinctive research and research training both nationally and internationally. This includes research development, industry-focused research and commercialisation and research promotion.
Prior to his appointment in 2018, Professor Joe Graffam was Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Performance Enhancement at Deakin University. Prior to that he was Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Development and Training and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Joe is also Professor and Chair in Psychology. He has worked in higher education for more than 30 years. Joe held early career positions as a researcher in the Neuropsychiatric Institute, School of Medicine, UCLA.
Since commencing with Deakin University, Joe has filled several senior academic positions within the Faculty of Health. More recently, he served as Chair of the Academic Board of the University. He has received two Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellent Contribution: Research – Research Facilitation (2004); and People, Culture and Change (2009). He has served on numerous University committees and working groups and has been a member of the Academic Board since 2005. Joe’s research has focused on the development and application of an ecological model for the study of community integration of people with a disability and, since 2000, also in the reintegration of ex-prisoners. He has an international reputation in both of these areas.
Qualifications and affiliations:
BBSc (Cal State U); MA (UCLA); PhD (UCLA); FAICD; MAPS; MACEA
Biography summary
Professor Joe Graffam is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at Deakin University leading a portfolio that includes responsibility for:
• Deakin Research
• Deakin Research Innovations
• Institute for Frontier Materials
• Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research provides academic leadership to advance Deakin’s distinctive research and research training both nationally and internationally. This includes research development, industry-focused research and commercialisation and research promotion.
Prior to his appointment in 2018, Professor Joe Graffam was Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Performance Enhancement at Deakin University. Prior to that he was Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Development and Training and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Joe is also Professor and Chair in Psychology.
Publications
D Newton, A Day, M Giles, J Wodak, J Graffam, E Baldry
(2018), Vol. 62, pp. 187-207, International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, Thousand Oaks, Calif., C1
Public attitudes towards the employment of ex-offenders with a disability
A Darakai, A Day, J Graffam
(2017), Vol. 8, pp. 3-12, Journal of intellectual disabilities and offending behaviour, Bingley, Eng., C1
Prison industry and desistance from crime: an Australian programme
A Day, J Wodak, J Graffam, E Baldry, L Davey
(2017), Vol. 24, pp. 899-909, Psychiatry, psychology and law, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Australian police officers' perceptions of sex offender registries
M Powell, A Day, M Benson, J Vess, J Graffam
(2014), Vol. 24, pp. 120-133, Policing and society : an international journal of research and policy, Abingdon, England, C1
A Shinkfield, J Graffam
(2014), Vol. 58, pp. 435-453, International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, Thousand Oaks, CA, C1
Recidivism among participants of an employment assistance program for prisoners and offenders
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, B Lavelle
(2014), Vol. 58, pp. 348-363, International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, Thousand Oaks, CA, C1
Police officers' perceptions of interviewing offenders on sex offender registries
M Powell, A Day, M Benson, J Vess, J Graffam
(2014), Vol. 16, pp. 255-266, International journal of police science & management, London, England, C1
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, B Lavelle
(2014), Vol. 12, pp. 221-234, London review of education, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Problem Gambling Among International and Domestic University Students in Australia: Who is at Risk?
S Moore, A Thomas, S Kalé, M Spence, N Zlatevska, P Staiger, J Graffam, M Kyrios
(2013), Vol. 29, pp. 217-230, Journal of Gambling Studies, C1
E Wilson, R Campain, M Moore, N Hagiliassis, J McGillivray, D Gottliebson, M Bink, M Caldwell, B Cummins, J Graffam
(2013), Vol. 63, Telecommunications Journal of Australia, C1
J Vess, A Day, M Powell, J Graffam
(2013), Vol. 14, pp. 205-218, Police practice and research: an international journal, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Analysis of the stages of change model of drug and alcohol treatment readiness among prisoners
F D'Sylva, J Graffam, L Hardcastle, A Shinkfield
(2012), Vol. 56, pp. 265-280, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, C1
J Graffam, A Shinkfield
(2012), Vol. 56, pp. 897-916, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, C1
J Lukies, J Graffam, A Shinkfield
(2011), Vol. 55, pp. 460-475, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, C1
LEGISLATIVE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OFFENDER REINTEGRATION IN VICTORIA
Lesley Hardcastle, Terry Bartholomew, Joe Graffam
(2011), Vol. 16, pp. 111-132, DEAKIN LAW REVIEW, C1
A comparative analysis of Australian sex offender legislation for sex offender registries
J Vess, B Langskaill, A Day, M Powell, J Graffam
(2011), Vol. 44, pp. 404-424, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, C1
The relationship between emotional state and success in community reintegration for Ex-prisoners
A Shinkfield, J Graffam
(2010), Vol. 54, pp. 346-360, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, C1
A Shinkfield, J Graffam
(2009), Vol. 53, pp. 29-42, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, C1
Co-Morbidity of Conditions Among Prisoners
A Shinkfield, J Graffam, S Meneilly
(2009), Vol. 48, pp. 350-365, Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, C1
The perceived employability of ex-prisoners and offenders
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, L Hardcastle
(2008), Vol. 52, pp. 673-685, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, C1
Sources of well-being and commitment of staff in the Australian Disability Employment Services
A Noblet, J Graffam, J McWilliams
(2008), Vol. 16, pp. 137-146, Health and Social Care in the Community, C1
Ex-prisoners and ex-offenders and the employment connection: assistance plus acceptance
J Graffam, L Hardcastle
(2007), pp. 47-66, Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia, Adelaide, Australia, B1
Multiple disadvantage and the health of ex-prisoners and offenders
J Graffam, A Shinkfield
(2006), pp. 58-81, Life on the margins : implications for health research, Frenchs Forest, NSW, B1
Predictors of job strain and intention to quit in a reorganised Australian workforce
A Noblet, J Graffam, J McWilliams
(2006), pp. 1-21, BAM 2006 : building international communities through collaboration, Belfast, Ireland, E1
J Graffam, A Noblet, J Crosbie, B Lavelle
(2005), Burwood, Vic., A6
J Graffam, K Smith, L Hardcastle
(2005), Geelong, Vic., A6-1
Employment and Intellectual Disability: Achieving Successful Employment Outcomes
K Smith, C Wilson, L Webber, J Graffam
(2004), Vol. 29, pp. 261-289, International Review of Research in Mental Retardation, C1
Employer satisfaction with employees with a disability: Comparisons with other employees
K Smith, L Webber, J Graffam, C Wilson
(2004), Vol. 21, pp. 61-69, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, C1
Variables affecting successful reintegration as perceived by offenders and professionals
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, B Lavelle, W McPherson
(2004), Vol. 40, pp. 147-171, Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, C1
Employer satisfaction, job-match and future hiring intentions for employees with a disability
K Smith, L Webber, J Graffam, C Wilson
(2004), Vol. 21, pp. 165-173, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, C1
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, B Lavelle, L Hardcastle
(2004), Burwood, Vic., A6
Factors that influence employer decisions in hiring and retaining an employee with a disability
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, K Smith, U Polzin
(2002), Vol. 17, pp. 175-181, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, C1
Employer benefits and costs of employing a person with disability
J Graffam, K Smith, A Shinkfield, U Polzin
(2002), Vol. 17, pp. 251-263, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, C1
J Graffam, A Shinkfield, B Lavelle, W McPherson
(2002), Melbourne, Vic., A6
Funded Projects at Deakin
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Supervisions
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