Matt was the Centre's Research Analyst. He joined the Centre in July 2014, leaving in November 2021.
Matt worked across a number of projects including UK Justice Policy Review, Joint Enterprise, After Prison, Justice Matters and Community Plan for Holloway.
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Matt worked across a number of projects including UK Justice Policy Review, Joint Enterprise, After Prison, Justice Matters and Community Plan for Holloway.
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