Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology

Book Chapter

Walking and stopping together in the carceral landscape of the Isle of Portland

Spathopoulou A (2026) Walking and stopping together in the carceral landscape of the Isle of Portland. In: Snellgrove M (ed.) Walking and Leisure: Mobilities, Encounters and Critical Engagements. Abingdon. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003588375

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Progressive for all? The experience of LGBTQ+ people in the Scottish social security system

Gregory L, Formby E & Matthews P (2026) Progressive for all? The experience of LGBTQ+ people in the Scottish social security system. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. https://doi.org/10.1332/17598273y2026d000000063

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Keynote

Penal Supervision in Comparative Context: 5 Nations Research

Graham H (2026) Penal Supervision in Comparative Context: 5 Nations Research. Social Work Scotland Justice Conference, Glasgow, 03.06.2026-03.06.2026.

Presentation / Talk

Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission Workshop: An Interactive Discussion Led by Dr Hannah Graham and Lynsey Smith on Their Role as Commissioners

Graham H & Smith L (2026) Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission Workshop: An Interactive Discussion Led by Dr Hannah Graham and Lynsey Smith on Their Role as Commissioners. Social Work Scotland Justice Conference, Glasgow, 03.06.2026-03.06.2026.

Article

Evaluating the impact of knowledge brokering practices: Learning from embedded impact research at the Wales Centre for Public Policy

Smith F, Durrant H & Downe J (2026) Evaluating the impact of knowledge brokering practices: Learning from embedded impact research at the Wales Centre for Public Policy. Research Evaluation, 35, Art. No.: rvag022. https://doi.org/10.1093/reseval/rvag022

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Greenspace programs and recovery from substance use and mental health challenges: evaluating nature-based interventions through the lens of recovery capital

Torrance M, Masterton W, Falzon D, Carver H, Parkes T, Engstrom S, Duncan E, Dumbrell J, Park K, Lovell R & Gorely T (2026) Greenspace programs and recovery from substance use and mental health challenges: evaluating nature-based interventions through the lens of recovery capital. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2664439

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Making Light of Imprisonment: Humour, connection and resistance

McNeill F, Cathcart Frödén L, Crockett Thomas P, Escobar O, Urie A & Collinson Scott J (2026) Making Light of Imprisonment: Humour, connection and resistance. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X261455072

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A Critical Literature Review of Housing and Migration: Understanding Causality, Cohesion and Citizenship

Serpa RC & Manzi T (2026) A Critical Literature Review of Housing and Migration: Understanding Causality, Cohesion and Citizenship. Social Sciences, 15 (5), Art. No.: 308. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci15050308

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Realist review of nature-based interventions for men: understanding the contexts and mechanisms necessary for successful outcomes

Dumbrell J, Masterton W, Carver H & Parkes T (2026) Realist review of nature-based interventions for men: understanding the contexts and mechanisms necessary for successful outcomes. BMC Public Health, 26, Art. No.: 1199. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26867-7

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Keynote

Facial coding (in)Justice Biometric identification and classification of bodies

Miranda D (2026) Facial coding (in)Justice Biometric identification and classification of bodies. Ethics and Agency of Algorithmic Faces in Medicine (Coding Faces workshop), Technical University of Munich and the Ethical Data Initiative (Tum Think Tank), Munich, Germany., 13.04.2026-14.04.2026.

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Who benefited most from the crime drop? Measuring stability and change in victimization inequality across different socio-demographic groups

Matthews B, McVie S & Norris P (2026) Who benefited most from the crime drop? Measuring stability and change in victimization inequality across different socio-demographic groups. European Journal of Criminology. https://doi.org/10.1177/1477370826142768

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'Build, baby, build'? A critical assessment of housing policy over the first year of the Labour Government in the UK

Rolfe S, Iafrati S, James G, Baptiste H & Clark C (2026) 'Build, baby, build'? A critical assessment of housing policy over the first year of the Labour Government in the UK. Social Policy and Society. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746426101341

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Realist review of managed alcohol programmes for people experiencing alcohol dependence and homelessness: what works, for whom, and in what circumstances?

Carver H, King E, Greenhalgh J, Shorter GW, Pauly B & Parkes T (2026) Realist review of managed alcohol programmes for people experiencing alcohol dependence and homelessness: what works, for whom, and in what circumstances?. Harm Reduction Journal, 23, Art. No.: 47. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-026-01416-y

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Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Campbell P, Cowie J, Davis B, Fenton C, Todhunter-Brown A, Bissozo Hernandez H, Hoyle L, Carver H, Connell C, Dumbrell J, Hill R, Blacklaw F, NIHR Evidence Synthesis Scotland InitiativE (NESSIE) & France EF (2026) Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health & Justice, 14 (11). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-025-00354-4

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Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM – A pilot cluster RCT – Synopsis Report

Niven A, Miller M, White J, Noble L, Wardle H, Stoddart A, Griffiths D, Weir C, Ensor H, Maxwell C, Howell F, Purves R & Dobbie F (2026) Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM – A pilot cluster RCT – Synopsis Report. Public Health Research, 14 (4), pp. 1-31. https://doi.org/10.3310/gjfd3715

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