Criminology

Education on the real truth of Hillsborough should be the disaster’s legacy, says Professor Phil Scraton

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Respected Hillsborough campaigner Professor Phil Scraton returned to where his investigations into the disaster first began at Edge Hill University when he delivered two talks this week.
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Future police officers step into the courtroom at Liverpool Crown Court

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Police officers of the future swapped the classroom for the courtroom when they were special guests at Liverpool Crown Court.
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Edge Hill academic receives funding boost for international research into the impact of stories

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AN international team of academics – including a criminology expert at Edge Hill University – has been awarded a £78,000 cash boost to continue research into the impact of storytelling.
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Why the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey should have remained anonymous

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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Sean Creaney, senior lecturer in criminology, discusses the decision to name Brianna Ghey's killers.
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Youth justice system leaves children at risk of being unheard

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New research has found that children whose participation in their own rehabilitation is supposed to be at the heart of youth justice often feel unheard.
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Graduate Success - Law, Criminology and Policing

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Throughout your time with us, opportunities for real-world experience, work placements and live research projects will set you up perfectly for a successful graduate career.
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Reconciliation. Rehabilitation. Reintegration.

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Dr Anna Bussu, tells how she brings first-hand experience of working within the international justice system to her teaching.
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Criminology and music

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Have you ever considered the possible links between Music and Criminology? Senior Lecturer Dr Eleanor Peters believes there are many crossovers,
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Criminology student lands placement with Youth Justice Service

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A student at Edge Hill University has secured a placement with Cheshire Youth Justice Services as part of a drive to develop the next generation of youth justice workers.
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