Dr Cody Porter
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Dr Cody Porter
@drcodyporter.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer and UG Programme Lead UWE Bristol | Investigative interviewing, lie detection, mental health & offending behaviour | Deputy Editor II-RP

Psychologist | Criminologist
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I hope that’s for the whole committee!!
August 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The chapter explores an often-overlooked but critical issue: the role of employment in reducing reoffending among individuals with prior sexual convictions.

You can find more of a chapter overview on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/cody-n...
Employability Barriers for Those with a Sexual Conviction | Dr Cody Porter
I’m pleased to share that our new book chapter has just been published. The chapter explores an often-overlooked but critical issue: the role of employment in reducing reoffending among individuals w...
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August 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Why this matters:

For professionals in HR, recruitment, criminal justice reform, and rehabilitation, this research demonstrates a potent barrier to reintegration: societal biases can linger despite an individual’s rehabilitation journey.
August 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
— directly tests how revealing a violent criminal history influences hiring perceptions.

Candidates disclosing past violent offences were rated less valuable contributors to an organisation, less trustworthy, and their suitability for employment was significantly diminished.
August 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM