Research Impact

Explore some of the ongoing research projects from the Department of Sociology, Social Practice and Criminology, and the real-life impact they have had. 

We are delighted that in the REF 2021 results announcement on Thursday 12 May 2022, SSPC has placed 3rd in the REF for 4* outputs.

Youth justice, human rights and penal detention Prof Barry Goldson plus a black and white image of two children behind fencing

Youth justice, human rights and penal detention (REF2021 case study)

The functioning and effects of youth justice systems – Prof Barry Goldson

Closing Justice Gaps Research Impact collage - Closing Justice Gaps - Prof Barry Godfrey

Closing Justice Gaps (REF2021 case study)

Improving the Effectiveness of and Confidence in Out of Court Disposals – Prof Barry Godfrey

Reshaping Labour and Trade Union Policy on Workplace Safety Regulation (REF2021 submission)

Reshaping Labour and Trade Union Policy on Workplace Safety Regulation (REF2021 case study)

Prof David Whyte

Using historical life-course data to shape criminal justice NOT SUBMITTED

Using historical life-course data to shape criminal justice policy and practice

Prof Barry Godfrey

Digital Panopticon MOVED TO HISTORY

Digital Panopticon

Prof Barry Godfrey

The Loop Drug Checking Service Meet the Team group photo of The Loop

The Loop

The UK’s first systematic drug checking service – Prof Fiona Measham

The Shadow Pandemic

The Shadow Pandemic

Working Papers on Covid-19 domestic abuse – Prof Sandra Walklate, Prof Barry Godfrey & Dr Jane Richardson

REF 2021 results A blue graphic with yellow and white text that reads: 3rd - Social Work and Social Policy is ranked 3rd in the sector for research outputs classified as world leading (4*) in REF 2021

REF 2021 Results

View a summary of the REF 2021 results for SSPC