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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Exploring University Student's Retrospective Perceptions of Sexual Harassment Culture in UK Secondary Schools

By Molly Barker, London Metropolitan University. Sexual harassment in secondary schools remains a significant safeguarding and public health concern, yet there is an absence of research that explores how such experiences are perceived retrospectively in adulthood. The aim of this study was to explore the evolving perspectives of sexual harassment culture in UK secondary schools. A qualitative design was adopted, utilising semi-structured interviews with a sample size of 5 par

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Public Perceptions of AI-Assisted Judicial Decision-Making: A Survey Study

By Marta Sztogryn, London Metropolitan University. This study examined public perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted judicial decision-making, focusing on the roles of technological familiarity, trust in AI technologies, and perceived fairness. Using a vignette-based survey design, 123 UK-based participants recruited through convenience and snowball sampling evaluated a hypothetical criminal sentencing scenario in which an AI system provided recommendations to a

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How Do Public and Legal Discourses about Counterterrorism in the UK Restrict Activism?

By Helena Cooper, Oxford Brookes University. With the proscription of Palestine Action in the summer of 2025, further legal restrictions and the formation of impactful public discourses, activism has been restricted in the UK. This raises concerns about activists´ freedoms, fuelling frustration and constituting negative impact on activist work. Adapting an activist scholar approach, this research examines public and legal discourses about counterterrorism to find out how they

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