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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · 19h

Another of our terrific line up of plenary speakers at LEPH 2026 in Leeds. Don’t forget to register soon.

I’m very much looking forward to seeing Jen once again and her contribution to the conference.
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 14d

We are delighted to announce Professor Jennifer Wood as a speaker for LEPH2026!

Jennifer’s research bridges policing & public health, focusing on frontline responses to health vulnerabilities.

Join us in Leeds:

leph2026.org

Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · 19h

I’m very much looking forward to welcoming David to Leeds & Yorkshire, and to his contribution to LEPH 2026.
One of an array of great plenary speakers.
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 8d

We’re pleased to welcome Associate Professor David Thacher to LEPH2026 as a speaker.

David’s research explores policing history and responses to mental health crises.

Join us in Leeds: leph2026.org

Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · 19h

Great to have worked with and support this important project with Fionnuala and Ella from @transformjustice.bsky.social

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 New reports 🚨

"Resolving crime without court: lessons from police practice"

Translational Fellow Fionnuala Ratcliffe & Ella Thomson (@transformjustice.bsky.social) have written two reports from @vp-centre.bsky.social-funded research 👇

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/identifying-...

Identifying and promoting good practice in how to effectively resolve more crime without going to court - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

This project seeks to reduce the number of adults prosecuted for minor crimes by supporting police to resolve crime without going to court.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 New reports 🚨

"Resolving crime without court: lessons from police practice"

Translational Fellow Fionnuala Ratcliffe & Ella Thomson (@transformjustice.bsky.social) have written two reports from @vp-centre.bsky.social-funded research 👇

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/identifying-...

Identifying and promoting good practice in how to effectively resolve more crime without going to court - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

This project seeks to reduce the number of adults prosecuted for minor crimes by supporting police to resolve crime without going to court.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 1d

Read @vp-centre.bsky.social 's summary of the report here: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/resolving-cr...

Resolving crime without court: lessons from police practice - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Read the report "Resolving crime without court: lessons from police practice" by Centre Translational Fellow Fionnuala Ratcliffe.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 1d

🚨New report aimed at police forces

How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?

Our new report details learnings from interviews with nine police forces from the top of our crime resolution tracker.

🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 4d

Read our latest newsletter for info on:

- Registering for LEPH2026
- New funded research projects led by early career researchers
- A new report on Racially Minoritised Women’s experiences of technology-facilitated sexual violence and reporting to the police

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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · 6d

Great opportunity to do a fully funded PhD through an ESRC White Rose Studentship. Working on a crucial area of policing adaptation to climate change, with great partners (and supervisors).
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ESRC WRDTP Collaborative Studentship - Joined-up approaches to local emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery

Project opportunity - ESRC WRDTP Collaborative Studentship - Joined-up approaches to local emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery at the University of Leeds

phd.leeds.ac.uk

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 8d

We’re pleased to welcome Associate Professor David Thacher to LEPH2026 as a speaker.

David’s research explores policing history and responses to mental health crises.

Join us in Leeds: leph2026.org

Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association @glepha.bsky.social · 13d

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health #LEPH2026, Leeds, UK, 6-9 Sep 2026

▶️ leph2026.org

✅ Come showcase world-leading research and inventive practice
✅ Connect with a global audience of experts & practitioners

@vp-centre.bsky.social

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 14d

We are delighted to announce Professor Jennifer Wood as a speaker for LEPH2026!

Jennifer’s research bridges policing & public health, focusing on frontline responses to health vulnerabilities.

Join us in Leeds:

leph2026.org

Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Dec 15

I had a wonderful visit to Australia meeting new and old friends and learning about their research. I thoroughly enjoyed being back at RegNet at ANU after 20 years.
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Co-Director showcases Centre research at international events - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Professor Crawford, Centre Co-Director, has shared the Centre’s research at leading conferences and events in a scholarly visit to Australia.

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Dec 11

We’re delighted to fund three new innovative projects led by early career researchers, as part of our ECR Development Fund.

Read more 👇

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/centre-...

Centre funds cutting-edge research to tackle pressing social challenges - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

The Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre has announced funding for three innovative projects led by early career researchers.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Nov 13

Quite right, albeit in parts of the country - GMP, London, North, South & West Yorkshire - the PCC already is de facto the deputy mayor. My sense is that this might herald some back-door mergers of forces where they can (relatively easily) be mapped onto new Combined Authority arrangements by 2028.

Robert Reiner @waylon18.bsky.social · Nov 13

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I have never been a fan of PCCs but there is no question that local democratic police accountability needed boosting when they were brought in. So the question now is how will the promised accountability to local police authorities and mayors be accomplished?

Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce

System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs

www.theguardian.com

Robert Reiner @waylon18.bsky.social · Nov 13

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I have never been a fan of PCCs but there is no question that local democratic police accountability needed boosting when they were brought in. So the question now is how will the promised accountability to local police authorities and mayors be accomplished?

Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce

System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs

www.theguardian.com

Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Nov 7

University theatre hall voted best city building:
Iconic on the outside, deeply dysfunctional on the inside (to anyone who has had the pleasure to teach there)!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

University of Leeds theatre hall voted best city building by public

The Roger Stevens Building was chosen from a shortlist of 10, all built between 1965 and 2025.

www.bbc.co.uk

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Oct 2

Our Co-Director Professor @adamcrawford.bsky.social led a roundtable discussion on the importance of listening to the voices of people with lived experience at @crimeandjustice.bsky.social's event on diversion last week.

Read more 👇

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Centre Co-Director speaks about the importance of lived experience voices at national event on diversion - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Professor Adam Crawford led a key roundtable discussion on the importance of listening to the voices of people with lived experience.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Sep 29

Safer Parks guidance is back!
Created by our @annabarker.bsky.social and her partners, the new edition has tailored advice for different audiences, including park managers, local authorities, and Designing Out Crime Officers.
Read more about its contents and impact 👇
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4x9snzyt

Secured by Design - Making parks a place of safety for everyone: New guidance paves the way for women and girls

SBD News Category Blog

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our Co-Director Professor @adamcrawford.bsky.social is speaking at @crimeandjustice.bsky.social's event on "Diversion in Practice: Implications for police reform and culture change" tomorrow.

Register for a livestream:
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-in...

Diversion in Practice: Implications for police reform and culture change | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies

www.crimeandjustice.org.uk

Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Sep 22

Great job opportunity. Research Fellow @lawatleeds.bsky.social with @vp-centre.bsky.social @ccjsleeds.bsky.social
Come join a fantastic group of scholars, professional service team and partners.
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚨 Job opportunity 🚨

We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social.

The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027.

Salary: £41,064-£48,822
Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Deadline: 13 October 2025

jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow, Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Are you an ambitious, impact-focussed researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a research interest in policing and vulnerable groups, the interactions between them and other service pro...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

Suzy Lamplugh Trust @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social · Sep 22

🌳 Do you know what makes a park feel safe, welcoming and inclusive?

For the #SaferParks campaign, we are spotlighting parks guidance explains why features such as lighting, layout, accessibility, location and the presence of authority figures are key to ensuring everyone enjoys our green spaces.

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚨 Job opportunity 🚨

We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social.

The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027.

Salary: £41,064-£48,822
Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Deadline: 13 October 2025

jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow, Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Are you an ambitious, impact-focussed researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a research interest in policing and vulnerable groups, the interactions between them and other service pro...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

Suzy Lamplugh Trust @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social · Sep 17

We are excited to launch our groundbreaking Safer Parks Project with Dr. Anna Barker at @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and Green Flag Award!🎉

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Sep 9

We’re delighted to get Day 1 of our annual conference underway with Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social speaking on the realities of safeguarding young people from extra-familial harm

Professor Carlene Firmin delivering a keynote address at the Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing Harm, Strengthening Justice conference

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Sep 1

⏳ There’s less than 1 month left to apply for our Early Career Researcher Development Fund.

Grants of up to £25,000 are available for ECRs to lead co-produced projects that tackle current and emerging challenges related to vulnerability and policing.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/early-career...

Early Career Researcher Development Fund - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

The Centre runs an annual Early Career Researcher Development Fund for research that aligns with the Centre's programme of work.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Aug 20

You can now read our 2024/25 annual report on our website, which covers our research progress, capacity building and engagement and impact activities:

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Aug 14

The first two journal articles from our Minimum Policing Standard project have been published open access in Policing and Society.

Read ‘Public confidence in the police: using opinion survey data to explore the current ‘moment’ in British policing’ 👇

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....