Impact
Advancing knowledge on crime and social injustice through methodological innovation and societal impact.
We are internationally leading in new thinking about crime, victims, and harm in a changing world.
Our expertise
We have recognised strengths in seven areas:
- Fraud, white-collar and organised crime
- Advanced analytics in criminology
- Exploitation, violence and abuse
- Prisons, punishment and policing
- Drug markets, consumption and policy
- Policing and the police
- Digital technologies and crime
We have cross-cutting expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods, digital technologies and crime, regulation and governance, criminalisation, social fairness, and social justice.
Our international profile is evidenced by publications in international journals and policy-oriented reports and briefs, by leading inter- and intradisciplinary international research collaborations, and securing prestigious advisory appointments to government and international bodies.
We provide research-led teaching to our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supporting male survivors of sexual assault
Our research with We Are Survivors evaluated specialist therapy for male survivors of sexual assault and informed support for male prisoner-survivors as they transition back into the community.
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Improving support for older people in prison
Our research highlighted the challenges faced by older people in prison, providing practical guidance for prison staff and informing calls for a national strategy to improve care and support.
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Shaping strategies to prevent domestic abuse
Our research has been used to shape interventions for male offenders who use violence against partners and has also contributed to domestic abuse policy reform in the UK.
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Improving women’s safety on Greater Manchester’s roads
Our research is helping Greater Manchester understand women’s experiences of travel and road safety, informing efforts to make transport systems safer and more inclusive.
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