The Level up (https://www.welevelup.org/campaign) campaign to improve journalistic standards when reporting on domestic homicide has had its first success. After the campaign launch on Monday 8th October 2018, IPSO have arranged to meet with Level Up to talk about a code of conduct. I am very proud to have been invited to this meeting to talk about... Continue Reading →
The Homicide Research Group has hit the ground running this year!
We have started the new academic year with some exciting research. We are working with the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner on their stalking project. We are also working with national charity Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) exploring family involvement in statutory Domestic Homicide Reviews. We are continuing with our project for the Hollie... Continue Reading →
Criminology students in our new crime house
The forensic investigation courses have started at the University of Gloucestershire with the opening of the crime house. Policing and criminology students will be able to work in simulated crime scenes, learning practical and investigative skills. CCTV throughout the house allows lecturers to monitor student's progress. Students report that the infamous crime days continue... Continue Reading →
Opinion piece in the Telegraph
Today saw the launch of the Levelup campaign to improve journalistic standards when reporting on homicides of women https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/met-lot-wife-killers-murder-never-crime-passion-believe/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_em
Conference to be re-scheduled
The launch event which was to be held on the 12th June is being re-scheduled. There are good reasons for this which include the major building works which are now to be started at the event location in the week of the planned event. We thank everyone for their interest and assure you the event... Continue Reading →
WHEN IS A MURDER NOT A MURDER?
Q. When is a murder not a murder? A. When it is not recorded as such. I am currently working with three families who have suffered the loss of a daughter in circumstances which raised their suspicion about the cause of death. In all three cases the only person present at the time of death... Continue Reading →
A FAMILY STATEMENT
Press release statement shared on behalf of the parents of Michael Hampshire. Inquest into the death of Mic Hampshire "Our beloved son Michael Hampshire was murdered by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on Sunday the 17th May 2015. The inquest into his death was completed today and the Coroner returned a verdict of "Unlawful Killing".... Continue Reading →
LAUNCH EVENT & CONFERENCE: 12th JUNE
On the 12th June at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham, we will be officially launching the Centre for Learning and Innovation in Public Protection. Running with the event will be the hugely successful Conference on Coercive Control. Please keep this date in your diaries and we will post details as they develop. Homicide Research... Continue Reading →
AAFDA CONFERENCE 2018
AAFDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 22 March 2018 Illuminate the past to make the future safer. Raising the status both of victims of domestic abuse and their families. To take advantage of the Early Bird rate, please click here: https://aafda_conference_2018.eventbrite.co.uk LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8UZ Phone: 01793 410928... Continue Reading →
