Date Time Swinburne researcher honoured for services to multicultural communities Associate Professor at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Dr Stephane Shepherd, has been named recipient of the 2020 Victorian Multicultural Award for Excellence in Justice by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. The award recognises the achievements of people and organisations that promote or improve access for multicultural communities to the justice system. Minister for Multicultural Affairs the Honourable Ros Spence presented the award. “Dr Shepherd is a researcher who explores the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals in the justice system through a variety of novel approaches and working experiences with multicultural communities and people in custody. His research has made a direct contribution to many government commissions, reviews and inquiries on the justice system,” says Minister Spence.