Social work & social policy Criminal & social justice

We are a vibrant, enthusiastic and collaborative team who produce world-leading, international and multi-disciplinary scholarship, applied research and consultancy on issues of criminal and social justice, social and penal policy and social work theory and practice.

Our expertise includes:

  • criminology and critical criminology 
  • sociology and social Theory
  • social work and activism
  • social policy and governance

We have strong links with the Scottish Government, the Scottish Prison Service, Criminal and Youth Justice Social Work Services, related voluntary sector, industry partners and penal reform organisations around the world.

CSJ about us

About us

We are an inter-disciplinary team of scholars and researchers from all career stages. The researchers in this cluster both co-collaborate and participate in wider research networks and communities of practice, nationally and internationally.

CSJ what we do

What we do

We are committed to connecting our criminological work to social justice and to achieve that, we have a vibrant programme of research, knowledge exchange and continuing professional development that serves as a platform for influencing external debate and shaping criminal and social justice reform

CSJ who we are

Who we are

Our experts have a range of expertise and backgrounds.

CSJ our research

Our research

Have a look at all the things we're working on.

Study with us

Study Criminal & Social Justice at Strathclyde. Find out about our PhDs, postgraduate taught and undergraduate courses