School of Law - Centre for Criminal Justice Studies
Our research
The Centre for Criminal Justice Studies advances independent, theoretically informed and methodologically rigorous research on key issues in crime and criminal justice. Its researchers are internationally leading scholars in their respective fields of expertise, who work closely and extensively with partners across policy, practice and civil society to make a positive impact on wider society.
Our experts
Our academic team consists of over 20 experts in the field of Criminal Justice and Criminology who conduct research and teaching within the School.
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Research projects
Our research projects explore contemporary issues within the field at a local, national and international level.
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Impact and engagement
The Centre has a strong reputation for impactful research in criminal justice and criminology.
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Our research hubs and forums
Within the Centre there are a number of interdisciplinary hubs and forums committed to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in their respective fields.
National and international networks
The CCJS is a vibrant and supportive community of researchers with strong links to the N8 Policing Research Partnership and the ESRC Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre. We also have good international research links, notably with the Department of Criminal Law & Criminology at VU Amsterdam in the Netherlands and also with the Centre for Law, Crime and Justice with the University of New South Wales in Australia.
The Centre has an Advisory Board with more than twenty members drawn from key senior positions within criminal justice research users and sponsors, including the police, judiciary, probation service, prisons and the courts.
Study with us
The Centre has grown to become one of the leading criminological centres of its kind with an established international profile. We have developed a sustained track record of international excellence and excel in the production of empirically rich, conceptually sophisticated and policy-relevant research which feeds into our programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.