University of Cumbria - Criminology Degrees

30/10/2023

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08s7cgb

Documentary following the officers of Britain's biggest and busiest police service.

06/10/2023

https://theconversation.com/lucy-letby-investigation-uk-corporate-manslaughter-cases-tend-to-be-complex-and-can-take-years-to-reach-a-finding-215077

Lucy Letby investigation: UK corporate manslaughter cases tend to be complex and can take years to reach a finding

The often long and complex nature of corporate manslaughter investigations means that prosecutions can take years, if they happen at all.

28/02/2023

31/01/2023

https://news.cumbria.ac.uk/news/what-does-justice-for-women-mean-to-you

University of Cumbria School of Justice is hosting a Woman Up Justice conference To coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023, Woman Up  has collaborated with the School of Justice, at University of Cumbria, to host the first ever Woman Up Justice conference.

30/01/2023

What does Justice for Women Mean To You?
University of Cumbria School of Justice is hosting a Woman Up Justice conference

To coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023, Woman Up has collaborated with the School of Justice, at University of Cumbria, to host the first ever Woman Up Justice conference.

Taking place on Saturday 4 March 2023 on the university’s Fusehill St campus in Carlisle, the conference will bring together women from all perspectives on the justice system who play a vital role in advocating for a more just, fair, and safer criminal justice system. There will be speakers, Q&A sessions, free self-defence classes and stalls.

The theme for the conference is ‘What does justice for women mean to you?’ and the keynote speaker for the event is Dame Vera Baird KC.

University of Cumbria School of Justice is hosting a Woman Up Justice conference To coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023, Woman Up  has collaborated with the School of Justice, at University of Cumbria, to host the first ever Woman Up Justice conference.

16/01/2023

WOMEN UP JUSTICE Conference with School of Justice University of Cumbria

Saturday 4th March 2023 10-5pm University of Cumbria Learning Gateway

What does justice for women mean to you?

To coincide with International Women`s Day on 8th March 2023 Women Up Carlisle have collaborated with the School of Justice, at University of Cumbria Fusehill St Carlisle have brought together several distinguished and high-profile women who all play a vital role in advocating for a more just, fair, and safer criminal justice system.

We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker will be.

Dame Vera Baird KC– high profile British barrister and politician who has held roles as a Labour party MP and Government Minister, Solicitor General for England and Wales, Police and Crime Commission and Victims ‘Commissioner for England and Wales. Baird is the author of books on r**e, female murderers, and women's experiences in court. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2017 NY Honours for services for women and equality.

Other Notable speakers.

Dr Sue Hills. Alice Ruggles Trust - Dr Sue Hills with her husband Prof Clive Ruggles set up the Alice Ruggles Trust after their daughter Alice, 24, was tragically killed by Trimaan Dhillon in Gateshead in October 2016. Dhillon, who relentlessly stalked Alice when she ended their brief relationship, was convicted of Alice’s murder in April 2017 and jailed for a minimum of 22 years. The trust exists to raise awareness of stalking (including coercive control) to ensure that relevant legislation is effective and adhered to, and to bring about lasting improvements in the management of perpetrators and the protection of victims

Dr Alison Armour Home Office Forensic Pathologist – Lancashire

Kally Cheema Senior Coroner, Cumbria

Amy Dixon Senior Prosecutor, Newcastle,

Vicki Coombes Detective Chief Inspector Cumbria Constabulary

Plus, much more such as women who have been involved in the CJS from the other side of the fence and women’s` experiences of the law in Iran.

Guests do not have to say anything but will be welcome to during Q&A sessions.

Our key question for the day is What does justice for women mean to you?

We offer a buffet at lunchtime for £5 on booking or bring your own and a chance to discuss issues and we would love you to join us at our afterparty at Timmy's.

Tickets are £12 but we have a small number of concessionary tickets for those on low income, with disabilities and students. If you require this, please contact [email protected]

Woman Up Justice - link to Event Bright

Woman Up Justice will bring together a wide range of female voices involved in the justice system in a radically inclusive safe space.

02/12/2022

https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/16-days-of-activism

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

28/11/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbaVr-Thc9A

The university became White Ribbon UK Accredited in June 2022, joining the global White Ribbon movement to end men's violence against women.

White Ribbon Accreditation Certificate

The mission of White Ribbon is for all men to fulfill the White Ribbon promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. White Ribbon act as a catalyst, encouraging people, and especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and change behaviour.

16/11/2022

“At first, everything felt sparkly and beautiful: like true love to last a lifetime. He pursued me, I was a prize to be won. Unfortunately, I saw how quickly it turned once he’d got me from under my mother’s roof.”

05/10/2022

Student Academic Rep Recruitment 2022/23

What are Student Academic Reps?

Student Academic Representatives (Reps) are students from within each academic cohort across the entire University of Cumbria.

They are elected by their peers each year to gather their feedback, (or take on the role if only 1 nominee) represent them within the University, and collaborate with academic colleagues to improve and develop their programme of study.

The University of Cumbria Students' Union supports all Academic Reps to succeed in their role through training, provision of resources and additional individual support where appropriate.

Reps attend two formal Staff-Student Forums every academic year. In some instances, they may also attend other scheduled meetings such as Student Councils or Course Consultative Forums. Beyond these, Reps are encouraged to speak to academic staff in a timely and appropriate manner whenever the need arises.

If you are interested please email me [email protected]

Student Academic Reps need to be registered with the Students’ Union before Monday 24th October 20221 to allow you time to complete training and start in the role.

Reps play a really important role as a key link betweent the staff and students and bring about real change brought about in the past

UCSU Student Academic Rep Election Video 2021/22

IF YOU WERE A REP LAST YEAR YOU STILL NEED TO NOMINATE YOURSELF IF YOU WISH TO CARRY O

26/09/2022

The School of Justice at the University of Cumbria invites you to our forthcoming conference: ‘Beyond Partnerships: Building a Coalition of Public Safety’.

Aimed at professionals and anyone with an interest in the security and surveillance sector, the conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Gary Ellis of the University of Guelph-Humber’s Justice. Studies department as well as talks from former Assistant Chief Constable and current lead in Security and Resilience for BAE Systems, Andy Slattery and Stuart Somerville, Strategic Director with Babcock International Group.

Dr. Ellis acts as a consultant to several government and private entities and is a frequent conference presenter. His research interests include child exploitation and human trafficking, leadership, ethics and corruption, crisis communications, governance, performance management, conflict management, diversity and interpersonal relationships, and organizational change. He has a background of more than 30-years in policing, spending most of his career in Toronto and one year respectively with the RCMP and at the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia on a leadership Fellowship.

The event takes place on Wednesday 12th October from 11.00-15.00 at the University of Cumbria, Learning Gateway, Fusehill Street, Carlisle.

The event is free of charge and a buffet lunch will be supplied.

Please RSVP via the following link: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/events/conferences/beyond-partnerships-building-a-coalition-of-public-safety.html and consider forwarding this invite to anyone you feel might be interested. Students as well as professionals are more than welcome to attend.

Please contact Iain Stainton: [email protected] if you have any queries.

25/09/2022

The Safer Streets Volunteering opportunity is recruiting now !!

The Safer Streets hub runs on Friday and Saturday night from 7pm -3am at top of Botchergate Carlisle.

Volunteers recieve 6 hours of training from Cumbria Constabulary including First Aid and Conflict Resolution training. Hoodies, jackets beanies UoC branded and expenses paid for travel and food.

Commitment is 1 shift a month & you work in pairs alongside Police Officers.

Recruitment Window closes 30/9/22

Email Katrina Love on,..................................... [email protected]