Dr Andrew Groves

Andrew specialises in research on alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and its relationship with drug policy, with a focus on methamphetamines and the experiences of young people. He is currently examining the challenges and risks to the community posed by the (ab)use of alcohol and illicit drugs in rural and regional areas of Australia. His broader research interests and expertise include academic integrity, specifically greater understanding and prevention of assignment outsourcing/contract cheating within higher education, as well as the criminological challenges for victims in the criminal justice system. Andrew has published in leading international journals in each of these areas and is undertaking a series of empirical projects.

Andrew also has experience working in the criminal justice system, having previously held the position of Senior Research and Evaluation Officer at the South Australian Attorney-General’s Department, as well as completing several research evaluations for key justice sector organisations, including The Salvation Army, Victim Support Service (SA), and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction.