SCCJR

Welcome to the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research

The Centre is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Strathclyde. The SCCJR aims to produce research that informs policy and practice and advances our understanding of justice.

Latest Publications

SCCJR Bulletin: January 2020

SCCJR Bulletin: December 2019

Latest Projects

Understanding Repeat Violent Victimisation in Scotland

This research seeks to improve understanding about repeat violence victimisation (RVV) in Scotland, adopting a qualitative methodology that explores the views and experiences of people with lived experience of RVV, particularly those living in deprived neighbourhoods. Research aims and objectives The aims of developing the evidence base on RVV, set out in the research specification, are summarised below: (i) To help...

Scottish Universities-Prisons Network

The Scottish UP Network brings together those currently running or interested in university initiatives in Scottish prisons. It provides a forum for: learning about initiatives; collecting resources to support and develop activities as well as sharing and reflecting on practices; building collaborations within Scotland and beyond; and developing strategies of evaluation, to define and understand the value of university...

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SCCJR @TheSCCJR·

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Our friend and colleague Phil Thomas has produced a series of poems that will be published weekly. Please take a minute and subscribe👇

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Justice Committee @SP_Justice·

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The Committee has received new legislation (Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2020) changing rules in prisons with immediate effect due to #Coronavirus from @HumzaYousaf and @scottishprisons Read here: http://ow.ly/f2Jn50z8xsM

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Families Outside @FamiliesOutside·

7 Apr

We are delighted to announce the long-awaited publication of our report with @SalfordUni & @NHSGGC on the impact of a parent's involvement in the justice system on #childrenofprisoners! Please RT and let us know what you think: https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/04/Constructive-Connections-Final-Report-2020-FOR-PRINT.pdf @networkcope @inccip @PRTuk

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CYCJ Scotland @CYCJScotland·

7 Apr

We're working with @ComJusScot to deliver the @scotgov #restorativejustice action plan. Can you help us to ensure the needs and rights of all children & young people are included? Email pamela.i.morrison@strath.ac.uk to find out more.

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Ross McCulloch @ThirdSectorLab·

6 Apr

As promised we have a closed digital service delivery Zoom call specifically for professionals working in the violence against women and girls field.

17th April 11am-12pm

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You can apply to take part for free thanks to @scvotweet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P-QVXEOoxGFJUld8W1aYlRKHAyRu7ia1uTv0fFYA8ZM/edit?ts=5e8b33a4