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Dr Susie Atherton

Senior Lecturer in Criminology

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I am the Academic Course Leader for our MSc in Criminology, which covers modules in theory, research methods, criminal investigation, alternative justice, post-conflict societies, domestic abuse and international security.

Biography

I have been working in higher education since 2004 in various roles as a researcher, lecturer, senior lecturer and programme leader. I have taught modules covering criminological theory, research methods, criminal justice policy and community justice. Prior to joining University of Gloucestershire in September 2020, I worked at University of Northampton, Keele University, De Montfort University and Birmingham City University.

My main research interests are alternative justice and the role of arts in rehabilitation and desistance. I am happy to receive enquiries and proposals from potential PhD students interested in researching these topics.

Qualifications

  • PhD: Criminology, De Montfort University, 2018
  • MSc in Criminal Justice Policy, London School of Economics, 2001
  • BSc Psychology and Sociology, Plymouth University 1995.

Accreditation

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Membership of professional bodies

British Society of Criminology

Teaching & Research

Teaching

Postgraduate: Public Criminology, Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice, Alternative Justice, Advanced Research Methods

Undergraduate: Prisons and Punishment, Understanding Criminology.

Research

My core research interests are in community engagement in policing and crime prevention, alternative justice, qualitative methodologies, and the role of arts in rehabilitation and desistance.

Publications

More publications from Dr Susie Atherton can be found in the Research Repository.

External responsibilities

Subject for media interview

Problem solving courts, Restorative Justice, Community engagement, Alternative Justice