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: December 2019

Briefing: Measuring Justice in the Domestic Abuse Act Monitoring Requirement

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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@U_Inequalities @U_Inequalities·

Great to see new research from @UoELawResearch colleagues @kathmurray1 @susanmcvie et al on looking at the use Stop and Search in #policing of young people in #England and #Scotland
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Dr Andrew Wooff @ajwooff·

28 Jan

Delighted our @TheSIPR Special Constable project reports are published.
Summary here: https://t.co/6K8tTq2kYA
Full report here: https://t.co/vK7EemuCpq

Key findings:
✅Implement dual stream SCs structure
✅Improve training, support, opportunities for SCs
✅Enhance oversight https://t.co/8FImIhKOeU

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SCCJR @TheSCCJR·

27 Jan

We have a list of upcoming events we think you may be interested in on our website. Check it out ➡️https://t.co/xRf0MY9xsx

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LSE@LSEnews·

27 Jan

"Violent crime in Glasgow has significantly declined with a public health approach."

#LSEIQ podcast on #knifecrime with @CASE_LSE's @CooperKerris.
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Susan Batchelor @SusanABatchelor·

24 Jan

I’m VERY pleased to see this in print. As a p/t academic I struggle to find time for writing & worried that this was going to be another draft that didn’t get submitted. Thanks to @crmnlgy for pushing me to get it done, and @JofYS for such a smooth and supportive review process. https://t.co/BSFHKwauVB

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