Our Work

The Centre produces high quality, internationally recognised research in relation to crime and criminal justice.

Colleagues at SCCJR have a proven track record in winning research income that supports cutting edge studies. A number of our publications contribute to REF submissions and overall, we aim to develop international networks to support our research ambitions.

Collaboration is key in our work and that’s why we engage widely with communities, policy makers and the public to build just societies.

In order to nurture the research talent and capacity there is across Scotland, we provide a vibrant and supportive research environment for our Staff, Postgraduate (PGR) and Early Career Researchers (ECR) with funding grants, networking opportunities and mentorship schemes such as the Scottish Justice Fellowship.

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Publications

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August 2026

SCCJR Bulletin: August 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of our Bulletin where we share the latest news and updates on our research activities.

July 2026

Dr Emily Qvist-Baudry, Policy Brief Report -‘Video-Informed Violence Reduction – Using Video Data to Enhance Prison Officer Training’

This policy briefing is published and funded by the SCCJR and is part of a scheme where six of our […]

July 2026

Dr Jeanne Duley, Policy Brief Report – ‘Media Narratives, Denationalisation and Counter-Terrorism Policy: Lessons from the Shamima Begum Case’

This policy briefing is published and funded by the SCCJR and is part of a scheme where six of our […]

July 2026

Dr Andreea Miruna Mihut, Policy Brief Report – ‘“Telling my story my own way”: Improving the experiences of victims, witnesses, and the accused in the criminal courts in Scotland’

This policy briefing is published and funded by the SCCJR and is part of a scheme where six of our […]

July 2026

Dr Jean-Pierre Roux, Policy Brief Report – ‘Producing and interpreting body-worn video: Policy challenges and opportunities’

This policy briefing is published and funded by the SCCJR and is part of a scheme where six of our […]

July 2026

Dr Ülkü Baturoğlu Balcı, Policy Brief Report – ‘Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Rural Scotland: Bridging the Gap Between National Policy and Rural Realities’

This policy briefing is published and funded by the SCCJR and is part of a scheme where six of our […]

July 2026

Dr Nicola Ceesay, Policy Brief Report – ‘Labouring in the Shadows: Hope, Fear and Bureaucratic harms in navigating risk with “dangerous people” An examination of Scotland’s Order for Lifelong Restriction’

This policy briefing is published and funded by the SCCJR and is part of a scheme where six of our […]

July 2026

SCCJR Bulletin: June 2026

Projects

April 2026

SCCJR Podcast: Just Ask . . .

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research is excited to launch our brand new podcast series – ‘Just Ask…’ […]

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March 2026

SCCJR Policy Briefing Papers 2026

Six of our postgraduate researchers have taken on the challenge of turning their PhD theses into short, accessible briefing papers […]

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September 2025

‘Bright Light’: Transforming the Police Response to Domestic Abuse

Pillar 3: Developing a victim-centred, procedurally just policing response for victim-survivors of domestic abuse This rapid research pilot involved a […]

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June 2025

Criminal Justice in Scotland Book & Podcast

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, the Criminal Justice in Scotland book focuses […]

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