Social work & social policyCriminal & 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.

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.

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

Who we are
Our experts have a range of expertise and backgrounds.

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