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Posts by Masahiro Suzuki

When perpetrators deny: unpacking police responses to domestic violence cases Purpose. Although denial is common in domestic violence (DV) cases, its impact on police decision-making remains underexplored. The study investigates whether officers modify their intended course of action when a suspect denies responsibility and whether denial operates independently of evidentiary factors, particularly the presence or absence of physical violence.Design/methodology/approach. A vignette-based survey was administered to police officers in one Australian state. Participants were randomly assigned to scenarios in which the evidentiary context varied, and they rated the likelihood of undertaking various policing actions, as well as the perceived seriousness and risk of the incident. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare responses to closed-ended questions across conditions, establishing a quantitative baseline for assessing whether denial alone altered intended responses. Open-ended responses were analysed thematically to explore whether and how officers reported modifying their course of action in response to perpetrator denial and how they reasoned about such decisions.Findings. Denial alone did not substantially alter officers' reported intended actions. Instead, responses were more strongly shaped by evidentiary considerations, particularly the presence of visible physical harm. These findings highlight the centrality of evidentiary reasoning in DV policing and underscore the importance of examining how denial is understood within evolving policy and legislative contexts.Originality/value. By combining quantitative and qualitative vignette data, this study provides novel insight into how police discretion and evidentiary reasoning operate in contested DV cases, informing policy, training, and victim-centred policing practice.

New paper with Dr Md Jahirul Islam. We found that denial alone doesn't significantly change their intended actions; rather, their decisions are more influenced by the presence of physical evidence.

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When Care Becomes Killing: Exploring the Motives for Eldercide by Family Caregivers in Japan Eldercide by family caregivers reflects the intersection of aging, caregiving, and violence, yet its motives remain underexplored. This study qualitatively analyses 91 Japanese sentencing decisions...

New paper is out. In our study, by analysing 91 sentencing decisions between 2000 and 2024, we explore the complex motives behind eldercide by family caregivers in Japan, revealing four key factors: financial strain, mercy, caregiving burden, and resentment.

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I know citation counts are a controversial and imperfect metric, but I am pleased to know that my publications have now reached 1,000 citations on Google Scholar, 10 years after my first paper!

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New publication with Dr Md Jahirul Islam. We examined the complexities police officers encounter when responding to domestic violence incidents where victims choose to maintain their relationships with perpetrators

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Beyond face-to-face: Exploring the restorative potential of shuttle mediation - Masahiro Suzuki, 2025 Restorative justice is ideally conducted through face-to-face dialogue between victims and offenders, enabling direct engagement in addressing the aftermath of ...

New publication. In this paper, I explore the potential of shuttle mediation as a restorative justice intervention, particularly when face-to-face dialogue isn't feasible. I suggest future research directions to better understand and enhance its effectiveness.

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Research on Desistance from Crime in Asia: A Scoping Review - Asian Journal of Criminology Despite a notable increase in the desistance literature, Asia remains a significant gap in this field. We conducted a scoping review to provide an overview of the current state of desistance research ...

New publication. This scoping review examines the current state of desistance research in Asia and reveals a substantial gap in the literature, particularly beyond East Asia. We identify key factors that facilitate desistance in the region.

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Another new paper alert! We discuss rural youth participation in youth justice research.

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New paper alert! In this study, we explored the justice-related concerns of young people in regional Australia.

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