Current projects
The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies aims to encourage and facilitate an understanding of the complex nature of issues concerning crime and related harms.
All our work is characterised by our independent and objective approach and a commitment to promote just and effective responses to crime and related harms. Below are the current themes and projects that we are working on.
Public Policy AnalysisWe carry out a range of public policy projects providing cutting edge critical analysis of policy developments on crime and justice issues. Work includes: |
What is crime?The What is crime? project aims to stimulate debate about what crime is, what it isn't and who gets to decide. Funded by The Wates Foundation from 2008-2009, this project features; |
Harm and SocietyThe Harm and Society project is a social policy and criminal justice work stream based at the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies. The project has embarked on a detailed work programme to stimulate debate about the role and limits of criminal justice and enhance understanding of the foundations and characteristics of a safer society. It includes work on: |
Whose Justice?Whose Justice? is a strategic project offering critical and innovative perspectives on the scope and purpose of the criminal justice system in the UK, shedding new light on old problems. It includes work on: |
ResearchOur research department carries out a variety of research projects including evaluations of voluntary and statutory services, research commissioned by Trades Unions, criminal justice agencies and government deparments. This includes work on:
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Stand Alone InitiativesWe also organise a number of additional stand alone projects, initiatives and events. These include: |