Publications

SCCJR Bulletin: November 2020

Published: November 2020

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research produces a monthly bulletin to keep our community informed about our latest activities including events, presentations, funding grants, projects, publications and media appearances. To view click on this link: SCCJR Bulletin November 2020...

SCCJR Bulletin: August 2020

Published: August 2020

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research produces a monthly bulletin to keep our community informed about our latest activities including events, presentations, funding grants, projects, publications and media appearances. To view click on this link: SCCJR Bulletin August 2020...

Delays in Trials: the implications for victim survivors of rape and serious sexual assault

Published: July 2020

Covid-19 has significantly disrupted the operation of the criminal justice system in Scotland and elsewhere, causing considerable strain to the system, as well as uncertainty for those who are caught up in it as victims and alleged offenders. The cessation of jury trials for three months during lockdown has contributed to a significant backlog of cases with lengthy delays before trials can take...

SCCJR Bulletin: June 2020

Published: June 2020

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research produces a monthly bulletin to keep our community informed about our latest activities including events, presentations, funding grants, projects, publications and media appearances. To view click on this link: SCCJR Bulletin June 2020...

Family Learning Group HMP Kilmarnock

Published: April 2020

This exploratory research report from Dr Kirsty Deacon looks at a specific family visit provision for children and young people with parents in prison, known as a Family Learning Group and previously or sometimes referred to as the Homework Club or After School Club. It takes place in the prison gym and involves the family eating together, playing together and the children can bring in their...

SCCJR Bulletin: January 2020

Published: January 2020

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SCCJR Bulletin: December 2019

Published: Dec 2019

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research produces a monthly bulletin to keep our community informed about our latest activities including events, presentations, funding grants, projects, publications and media appearances. Click on the orange download button to access our December 2019 edition.

SCCJR Bulletin: November 2019

Published: November 2019

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research produces a monthly bulletin to keep our community informed about our latest activities including events, presentations, funding grants, projects, publications and media appearances. Click on the orange download button to access our November 2019 edition.

Prisons and Sentencing Reform: Developing Policy in Scotland

Published: 2009

Lightowler, C. and Hare, D. (eds.) Prisons and Sentencing Reform: Developing policy in Scotland. Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research.

Annual Report 2018-2019

Published: October 2019

Our annual report illustrates our achievements and notable events since July 2018 to June 2019. Included in this report are snapshots of from our PhD community, publications we have published, media engagement and examples of our research projects. We would like to thank all of our partners – the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Strathclyde – for all of their support...