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.

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Beyond the Bad Apple Narrative: Public Perceptions of Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose within Policing

By Lara Thomas, London Metropolitan University. Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose (APSP) is a form of police corruption involving the misuse of police authority to pursue inappropriate sexual or emotional relationships with members of the public. This study explores public perceptions of APSP within policing, with particular focus on sources of awareness, perceived causes, the impact of this misconduct on public trust and confidence, and views on accountability and refor

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Public Attitudes: Evaluating Variables in Relation to Capital Punishment and Harsher Sentencing

By George Lee, University of Lincoln. Focusing on the United Kingdom, this dissertation will explore the punitive attitudes of the British population, particularly regarding Capital Punishment and Harsher Sentencing. The gap I aim to fill is based on British society, where capital punishment has been completely abolished for 28 years, and where there has been an increased support for harsher sentencing. There is a lack of UK studies that test the correlation between support

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Silence by Institutions: A Comparative Study of Femicide and State Responses in England and Wales and Italy

By Federica Aurora Salanitri, London Metropolitan University. Femicide represents one of the most severe forms of gendered violence. It exposes the limits of state protection, despite extensive legal frameworks addressing domestic abuse and lethal violence in both Italy and England and Wales. This dissertation adopts a qualitative, documentary-based comparative methodology to examine how legal definitions, institutional structures and professional cultures shape the state’s

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