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Dr Laura Bainbridge @drlaurabainbridge.bsky.social · Aug 14

**Cuckooing Virtual Reality Experience – Now Available**

I am thrilled to announce that ‘Behind Closed Doors: The Cuckooing Hazard Perception Test’ has been launched!

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Aug 13

📽️Policy Leeds have shared the videos and case studies from all the winners of their Impact and Engagement Awards last year!

They include @drlaurabainbridge.bsky.social and Dr Amy Loughery's research on cuckooing victimisation and Dr @annabarker.bsky.social's work on safer parks.

Check them out👇

Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · Aug 12

Find out more about research from across the University of Leeds that has been informing policy in this series of case studies and short videos celebrating the winners of our Research Impact & Engagement Awards last year.

Congratulations to all involved.

researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/celebrating-...

The image text states: Research and Innovation at Leeds. The 2024 Research Impact and Engagement Award winners tackle health inequalities, access to heritage, environment policy, and safety for vulnerable communities. Find out more. We go further together. The picture is of the award winners.

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Aug 12

⌛️ There’s only 2 weeks left to book your place at our annual conference “Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice”.

🗓️ 9-10 September 2025

📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds, UK

Read more and register below 👇

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/annual-confe...

Annual conference - Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Register for the Centre's annual conference: Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 28

FRIVA brings together academic experts & local stakeholders to improve the lives of women, girls & marginalised communities.

Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm

@ccjsleeds.bsky.social @westyorkspolice.bsky.social police.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social a.bsky.social

Various pictures from the FRIVA launch. #News flare. Text reads: In June, the University of Leeds launched the Feminist Research Into Violence & Abuse (FRIVA) network!

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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thoughtful review of our recent paper in Policing & Society by San Gilmour.
From our minimum policing standard research project @vp-centre.bsky.social @benbradford.bsky.social @drcaweirich.bsky.social @davejrowlands.bsky.social

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Community Wisdom and Democratic Policing: A Practitioner-Academic Response to Bradford et al.'s Minimum Policing Standard†

"The most profound finding of this research is not what communities want from police, but how their sophisticated understanding of their policing needs exposes the poverty of both technocratic experti...

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mr @batesmith.bsky.social and Dr @ilariazavoli.bsky.social presented their research on professional identity and emotional labour at the Uni of Nottingham's Int'l Criminal Justice Conference.

Read more👇
tinyurl.com/bdfk3er4

@cirle-leeds.bsky.social @ccjsleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social

Photo of Mr Batesmith and Dr Zavoli at the conference. #News. Text reads: 'Mr Alex Batesmith and Dr Ilaria Zavoli
participated in the
University of Nottingham
International Criminal Justice Conference,
where they presented recent research on
professional identity and emotional labour
in international criminal law.'

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thoughtful blog post from @drimogenjones.bsky.social on how the landscape of medico-legal death investigation has changed (or not) over the past 10 years

#AcademicSky #LawSky #CrimSky #Criminology #DeathInvestigation

@lsjleeds.bsky.social @ccjsleeds.bsky.social

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Imogen Jones @drimogenjones.bsky.social · Jul 15

That's a shame, but understanding that has given me a renewed sense of purpose.
I've put some thoughts down here: wp.me/pcjBr1-5U I'm keen to hear any insights you might have on the best steps forward.

Reflections on a Decade: Rabbit Holes and Medico-Legal Death Investigation

Aka: metaphors will get you nowhere but are pleasing to write It has been pretty much 10 years since I first found myself going down a ‘bodies and the law’ rabbit hole. I have never emerged and am …

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Alex Batesmith @batesmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

Very happy to be here presenting on #AutoHistories of #InternationalCriminalLawyers with @ilariazavoli.bsky.social (and later my own paper on #EmotionalLabour in #ICL)

Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) @uon-hrlc.bsky.social · Jul 14

We are hugely excited to kick off the 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Law Conference this morning, bringing together leading academics, practitioners & policymakers to discuss current issues & recent developments in the field! #UoN_ICJ25 #IntlCrimJustice

A picture of the University Park Campus at the University of Nottingham.

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Alex Batesmith @batesmith.bsky.social · Jul 10

New podcast alert! Great to talk to ‪@rachelkillean.bsky.social‬ Lauren Dempster about their powerful, thought-provoking new book "Green Transitional Justice". Spread the word! newbooksnetwork.com/rachel-kille...

#TransitionalJustice #GreenTransitionalJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #Nature

Rachel Killean and Lauren Dempster, "Green Transitional Justice" (Routledge, 2025) - New Books Network

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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great to hear @dralimalik.bsky.social present some of his research findings supported by a @vp-centre.bsky.social ECR grant informing his current ESRC COLIF fellowship at the ESRC Regional Engagement event @york.ac.uk

@ccjsleeds.bsky.social
@lawatleeds.bsky.social
@universityofleeds.bsky.social

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Centre for Criminal Justice Studies - University of Leeds @ccjsleeds.bsky.social · Jul 9

We are delighted to share the inaugural edition of our brand new CCJS newsletter. Every quarter we will be sharing the latest research developments, impact activities, events and other news from across our community. Read the first edition here: campaignmonitor.leeds.ac.uk/t/y-e-cuidyo...

Welcome to your first Centre for Criminal Justice Studies newsletter!

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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · Jul 7

White Rose DTP is advertising a fully funded Associated PhD in Psychology @universityofleeds.bsky.social based in the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre – Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data. Closes 18/7/25. Details: bit.ly/407reJX
#phd #opportunity

ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship School of Psychology - Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data

Project opportunity - ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship School of Psychology - Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data at the University of Leeds

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · Jul 2

Next in our video series: How can we challenge #stereotypes around #domestic #abuse?

Rebecca Shaw’s (@lawatleeds.bsky.social) ESRC-funded research developed a school resource to tackle perceptions early.

@lssi.bsky.social @vp-centre.bsky.social
youtu.be/go0q-SPBPqI

Changing the narrative of domestic abuse

YouTube video by Policy Leeds

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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Jun 28

Job Opportunity: Project Manager for the Yorkshire Policing-Academic Centre of Excellence an ambitious new initiative combining @universityofleeds.bsky.social & @york.ac.uk Funded by the NPCC/UKRI to support the future of policing through evidence-based approaches.
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: TYP-ACE Project Manager

Do you thrive on managing complex projects that deliver meaningful change? Are you passionate about using research to improve public services? Do you have strong organisational and communication skill...

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Jun 27

So this is exciting! Tomorrow I’ll present at a symposium at the RUPTURexibit art gallery in London as part of the Richmond Festival of Art & Ideas. The event is on VAWG and my paper is entitled *Challenging the rural imaginary* richmondartsandideas.com

Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival

Richmond communities are uniting this summer to bring you an exciting season exploring the theme Together & Change as part of our Arts & Ideas Festival. Join us for dance, music, exhibitions, theatre,...

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our Dr Nazia Yaqub joins experts in Poland, contributing to discussions addressing the legal and procedural complexities arising in cases of international child #abduction involving non-Hague jurisdictions.

Read more👇
tinyurl.com/ndhc39pz

#LawSky @lsjleeds.bsky.social @ccjsleeds.bsky.social

Image: Dr Yaqub smiling at the event.
#News flare
text reads: Dr Nazia Yaqub was invited to share her expertise at the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union Seminar on cross-border cooperation in family matters.

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Jun 17

A PhD studentship based at @universityofleeds.bsky.social is open for applications.

‘Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data’ will commence on 1 October 2025.

Professors Dan Birks and Mark Mon-Williams will be supervisors.

Deadline: 18 July 2025

phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/419-...

ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship School of Psychology - Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data

Project opportunity - ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship School of Psychology - Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data at the University of Leeds

phd.leeds.ac.uk

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our Research Fellow Dr David Rowlands @ccjsleeds.bsky.social is part of the excellent @vp-centre.bsky.social project team working to understand the lived experiences of young people of colour in Harehills, Leeds

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Read about our new project “Changing the Narrative: Understanding the lived experiences of young people of colour in Harehills”, which will work with community members to critically understand their needs, concerns and priorities.

Read more 👇

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/changing-the...

Changing the Narrative: Understanding the lived experiences of young people of colour in Harehills - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

This project engages with racially diverse young people and community leaders in Harehills, Leeds to understand experiences of youth violence

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 17

@drimogenjones.bsky.social collaborates with the Law Commission to lead a vital public consultation on modern #funerary practices.

The in-person event will take place in Leeds on 16 July and is open to anyone with an interest in the subject.

Read more👇
tinyurl.com/mvcet5ww

#LawSky #AcademicSky

Background of a lily and a candle. Smiling photo of Dr Jones in a circle at the top. #News flare. Text reads: 'Dr Imogen Jones works with the Law Commission to hold public consultation event on New Funerary Methods'

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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Jun 13

Fully funded ESRC PhD studentship opportunity associated with @vp-centre.bsky.social on a project of ‘Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data’ based at @universityofleeds.bsky.social with great supervisory team.
👇🏽

phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/419-...

ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship School of Psychology - Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data

Project opportunity - ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship School of Psychology - Cross-System Insights from Linked Public Service Data at the University of Leeds

phd.leeds.ac.uk

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Jun 4

The programme is now confirmed and registrations open for our annual conference "Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice".

🗓️ 9-10 September 2025
📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds, UK

Read more and register:

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/annual-confe...

Annual conference - Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Register for the Centre's annual conference: Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

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Anna Barker @annabarker.bsky.social · Jun 1

With @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social @greenflagaward.bsky.social we’ve been touring England and Wales, in a crucial step towards empowering park staff and others to #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment and create safer public parks for all.
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London park staff trained to tackle harassment of women

The scheme aims to help park staff safely address harassment of women and girls when they see it.

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · May 30

Dr @annabarker.bsky.social featured on #BBC London 94.9 yesterday morning discussing the #SaferParks project, exploring how to make parks safer for women. 🎙️

Tune in from 2:07:30 📻⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#AcademicSky #LawSky

Aaron Paul - Jim Davis sits in (29/05/2025) - BBC Sounds

Have your say on the day's news with Jim.

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · May 28

Recently, FRIVA members submitted evidence to UK Parliamentary Inquiries on tackling VAWG.

The evidence drew on research with academics, frontline services & third sector partners.

🔗 Read more below!

#AcademicSky #LawSky #VAWG #FeministResearch

Feminist Research Into Violence and Abuse network members support UK Government to tackle violence against women and girls

The Feminist Research Into Violence & Abuse (FRIVA) Network is an interdisciplinary group of scholars working to support women, girls and members of other marginalised groups.

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