An Extended Literature Review Exploring the Impact of Trauma-Induced Biological Changes on Male Violence and Aggression.

By Bronte Woodhouse, UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) . This extended literature review explores the impact of trauma-induced biological changes (TIBC) on male violence and aggression. Initially, thematic analysis was used to identify the relevant themes relating to the research inquiry which were then used to form the chapter titles and subheadings. The findings suggest that trauma can change biological mechanisms which can contribute to the externalisation of

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Bronte Woodhouse, UWE Bristol.

The Journal of Crime & Justice Dissertations (JCJD) is a London Met Lab project that was established in 2023. This website is designed to give students a space to share and showcase their academic work. In doing so, the JCJD hopes to encourage and inspire the next generation of social scientists.

All of the dissertations here are provided by students who have received a first-class result on their final dissertation projects from their respective university. The JCJD does not use a peer-review process, however, all works are sourced from reputable universities and grades are confirmed by project supervisors. The JCJD is interested in student work that focuses on social justice and social harm.

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Assessing Youth Justice System Prevention Strategies for At-Risk Young People Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma

By Olta Gjini, London Metropolitan University. This dissertation explores the critical relationship between childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and entry into youth justice, specifically looking at those youth who are deemed at risk for involvement in justice. In terms of the developmental and socio-ecological approach, this study asserts that the reduction of youth offending is not possible to be attributed to individual behaviours or personal responsibil

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The Andrew Tate Phenomenon:

Examining the Influence of Social Media’s Manosphere on Adolescent Males’ Perceptions of Women and Girls and to What Extent Can Public Concern Be Understood Through the Lens of Moral Panic By Rosemarie McVeigh, UWE Bristol (University of the West of England). This dissertation examines the influence of social media influencer Andrew Tate and the wider manosphere on adolescent males’ perceptions of women and girls. It critically explores the extent to which public concern sur

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Eyewitness Memory and Deception in Violent Crimes: How do psychological approaches help in reducing wrongful convictions?

By Olivia Taylor, Leeds Beckett University. This research analysed how psychological interventions and evidence can reduce wrongful convictions in violent crime cases, while focusing on eyewitness memory and methods of detecting deception. Wrongful convictions are a consistent problem throughout the criminal justice system, which often comes from unreliable eyewitness testimonies and investigative biases. Violent crimes often rely on witness accounts of events when physical

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