Professor Shadd Maruna
Professor of Criminology
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW)
Professor Maruna¡¯s primary expertise is in the reintegration experiences of former prisoners in society.
Professor Maruna¡¯s research explores issues of desistance, reintegration and redemption from multiple perspectives, including: life course exploratory research on pathways away from prison; critical research on the psychology of crime and remorse; applied research on reintegration efforts and psychological interventions inside and outside prisons; parole decision making for prisoner release; public opinion research on community attitudes regarding people who have been in prison; and efforts by former prisoners to politically organise and build a social movement.
Fields
Criminal justice CriminologyAreas of Expertise
Probation, prisons, parole, personality disorder, punitive public attitudes, rehabilitation/resettlement, and desistance from crime.
Notable coverage
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New York Post
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The Guardian
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Vox
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The Crime Report
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Scope NI
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The Road from Crime
Video
Contact Information
For more information or to book an interview, email comms.office@qub.ac.uk