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Scott Kidd
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Criminology Lecturer, specialising in belonging for justice-experienced individuals in higher education , violence in rural and coastal areas, antisocial behavior, and tackling criminal justice inequalities. LE 11.5yrs of the CJS
I am delighted to share my recent blog post titled “Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Forgotten Students of Higher Education”, now available via Prism Education Journal.

Link below:

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#HigherEducation #JusticeExperienced #Belonging
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Forgotten Students of Higher Education
Scott Kidd Lecturer In Criminology School of Social and Political Sciences – University of Lincoln Despite presenting as inclusive, higher education institutions continue to marginalise justi…
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May 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Had a great time this week presenting research and talking on a panel around lived experiences and social justice at the University of Worcester’s 2025 Criminology Conference – Criminal Justice in Action: Addressing Violence and Social Challenges. #criminology #livedexpereince #socialjustice
May 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I had a lovely evening with colleagues last night at theUniversity of Lincoln’s graduation. It was especially nice to guide my fellow academic colleagues into the graduation ceremony to celebrate our graduates achievements #universityoflincoln #graduation
May 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The Ministry of Justice has announced the introduction of PAVA spray for use against children in prison. The Howard League will take whatever steps necessary, including legal action, to challenge this decision.

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Stop the use of PAVA spray on children in prison
The Howard League is a national charity campaigning for less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison.
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April 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Claiming stun guns will make prisons safer is perverse. A debate about violence and safety must include state violence against prisoners and the shocking death rate in prisons, up to 399 deaths in the year to March 2025, an increase of 37%. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Stun guns won’t bring an end to violence in prisons | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to an article by former prison officer Alex South, in which she says the weapons might keep staff and inmates safe
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April 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Fixed term teaching post (10 months) in critical criminology in the University of Liverpool's Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMV424/l...
Lecturer - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool
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April 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Spent two inspiring days in Liverpool with Experience for Justice Collective, academics, ethics panel members, and individuals with lived experience.

We explored hopes for how the British Society of Criminology can strengthen its ethics when working with lived experience voices.
April 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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3 reasons to study Criminology at the University of Lincoln! 🔍 www.youtube.com/shorts/VSDfP...
3 reasons to study Criminology at the University of Lincoln! 🔍 #universityoflincoln
YouTube video by University of Lincoln
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January 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Decided to migrate over to here from X. Looking forward to connecting with individuals who share a passion for criminology and all things criminal justice. #criminology #criminaljustice
November 15, 2024 at 6:29 AM