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Biography

Rebecca is an Assistant Professor in Criminology and Sociology in the department of Social Sciences. She currently teaches on undergraduate Criminology BSc modules and on the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). She was awarded her PhD at Northumbria University, entitled 'Exploring the Impact of Meaningful Employment upon the Identity and Desistance Process of Young Offenders' in 2020. 

 

Research interests

Rebecca's research interests lie in the areas of youth crime, youth justice, desistance from offending and the changing labour market and how this affects vulnerable groups in society.

She is currently working on two research projects. Firstly, investigating Work Integration Social Enterprise and their role in supporting criminalised individuals desist from crime. Secondly, to greater understand the changing picture of serious youth violence in the Northeast of England and the interventions and best practices that can support young people impacted by violence and child criminal exploitation. 

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD

28 Nov 202031 Dec 2099

Award Date: 28 Nov 2020

Criminology, MA

30 Jun 201631 Dec 2099

Award Date: 30 Jun 2016

Law, LLB (Hons), University of Edinburgh

21 Sep 200819 Jun 2012

Award Date: 19 Jun 2012

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