University of Staffordshire Crime and Society Research Group

Our aim is to develop the next generation of social researchers from our student population. Our emphasis is upon research that is: “contributing towards making a difference through improving society and reducing crime by conducting research and cultivating a research community”.

Our aim

In 2016, the University of Staffordshire Crime and Society Research Group was established to develop the next generation of social researchers. Our emphasis is upon research that is: “contributing towards making a difference through improving society and reducing crime by conducting research and cultivating a research community”.

An innovative ‘collaborative model’ for the delivery of local, regional and national commissioned research projects is used (Page & Temple-Malt, 2018a) that involves undergraduate students and academics working in conjunction with external organisations and partnerships. In addition to academics from Criminology and Sociology those from other disciplines, such as the Institute of Policing, Drama and Creative Communities are also linked to the group. The group title puts into lay terms what Criminology and Sociology is for commissioners, employers and community members.

The aims of the University of Staffordshire Crime and Society Research Group are to:

Add-value to external organisations, strategic partnerships and the community through research that focuses on crime reduction and improving society
Equip students with a portfolio of skills through unique opportunities in applied research that will enhance their academic performance and increase their employability
Enhance University research culture by building research capacity and capability with the application of sociological and criminological approaches to ‘real world’ issues

Group leader

Sarah Page

Associate Professor

Sarah is an Associate Professor teaching on our undergraduate and post graduate courses in Criminology and post graduate course in Leadership in Action on Poverty. She is also the Co-Director of the Staffordshire University Crime and Society Group.

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Researchers within University of Staffordshire Crime and Society Research Group

Dr Joanne Turner

P/T Lecturer (Hrly) - Soc, Crime & Envir

Dr Jo Turner is Head of Department for Criminology, Policing and Forensic Science and Associate Professor of Criminology. She has worked at University of Staffordshire since August 2017.

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Professor James Treadwell

Professor In Criminology

James became a Professor in Criminology at University of Staffordshire n 2017. Before he moved into academia, he worked for NACRO and the National Offender Management Service.

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Victoria Bell

Senior Lecturer

Victoria is a policing lecturer and criminologist. She is currently completing her Doctorate in police education following the introduction of the PEQF. She is the module leader for Crime and Society, and Evidence-Based Policing Research Project.

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Dr Arta Jalili-Idrissi

Lecturer in criminology

Arta is a critical criminologist and Lecturer in Criminology at Staffordshire University. Arta's main areas of interest are imprisonment, carceral space and technology, penalty and social control.

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