New Justice advisory role for Dr Ian Lambie, University
of Auckland
Associate Professor Ian Lambie from the
University of Auckland’s School of Psychology has been
appointed Justice Sector Science Advisor.
Associate
Professor Ian Lambie from the University of Auckland’s
School of Psychology has been appointed Justice Sector
Science Advisor.
In his new role, Dr Lambie will
advise on all aspects of the Justice sector including
Corrections, Police, Justice, Crown Law and the Serious
Fraud Office.
Secretary for Justice Andrew Bridgman
said the role would help improve the lives of New Zealanders
by advising on the use of best evidence in cross-sector work
to reduce crime, victimisation and harm.
Dr Lambie
has more than 25 years’ experience as a clinical
psychologist in youth offending and youth justice. Over the
course of his career he has built strong relationships
across the Judiciary, Police and Corrections.
“I
am very much looking forward to this new position, it is an
area that is very close to my heart and one in which I feel
I can make a real contribution,” Dr Lambie said.
“The Justice sector has many skilled and talented
people who work on developing good, sound policy and I see
my role as supporting that work and promoting science and
research to help formulate policies to reduce crime and
victimisation.”
Dr Lambie worked for ten years as
a clinical psychologist before joining the University of
Auckland in 1990 where he has produced a significant body of
research on youth offending. His research focuses on
adolescents who sexually offend, children who deliberately
light fires and children displaying violent and antisocial
behaviour.
University of Auckland Dean of Science
Professor John Hosking congratulated Dr Lambie on his new
appointment.
“Ian is not only extremely
experienced and knowledgeable in this field but is highly
respected across the sector and I offer my sincere
congratulations to him and wish him every success.”
Dr Lambie will continue to work at the University after
taking up his new role.
The Justice Sector Science
Advisor appointment is part of a network of science advisors
established across government by the Prime Minister’s
Chief Science Advisor and University of Auckland
Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Gluckman.
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