University of New South Wales

Tyson is a Senior Research Fellow at Childlight, University of New South Wales. He was awarded his PhD in Criminology from Griffith University, where he also completed his undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology.

Tyson’s research expertise spans criminology, public health, and mental health, with a strong focus on using administrative and record linkage data to inform policy and program evaluations. Tyson collaborates extensively with government agencies and non-profit organizations to evaluate criminal justice and public health programs that impact vulnerable young people, influencing policy and program development.