Examining the evolution of British and Australian policing, this comparative review of the
literature considers the historical underpinnings of policing in these two countries and the …

'Muslim grooming gangs' have become a defining feature of media, political and public
debate around child sexual exploitation in the UK. The dominant narrative that has emerged …

The policing landscape is changing. Systems and technologies labelled as 'predictive'and
'artificial intelligence'(AI) are growing in prominence and at an unprecedented rate. Powerful …

Criminologists have long been interested in mapping crime, yet their use and understanding
of maps remain superficial and uncritical. This article traces crime mapping's historical …

This article deals with narratives of rape in Swedish newspapers between 1990 and 2015.
Though perpetuating myths and stereotypes about rape, rapists and rape victims, the main …

A key aim of the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA) is to increase
understanding and awareness of the scale and nature of child sexual abuse (CSA). This …

The fatal shooting of Mark Duggan by police officers in August 2011 sparked riots in the
London borough of Tottenham and other urban areas across the country, most with large …

Millions of pounds are spent every year trying to tackle human trafficking, modern slavery
and child sexual exploitation. These are apparently threats perpetrated by 'criminal …

Child sexual exploitation is increasingly recognized nationally and internationally as a
pressing child protection, crime prevention, and public health issue. In the United Kingdom …

Gang-related violence poses detrimental consequences worldwide. Gang members suffer a
range of adverse experiences, often as victims who then transition to adolescence and early …