BSC Vulnerability Research Network
About
The VRN has its own website: https://criminology.research.southwales.ac.uk/bsc_vrn/, hosted by the Centre for Criminology at the University of South Wales,
Chairs
Co-chair: Prof Harriet Pierpoint, University of South Wales
Co-chair: Dr Roxanna Dehaghani, Cardiff University
Steering group
Prof Emeritus Gisli H Gudjonsson
Chris Bath (National Appropriate Adult Network)
Dr. Sam Weston (Membership officer)
Dr Jayne Price (Chester) (Media officer)
Dr Lindsey Rice (University of Sheffield) (Prizes co-ordinator)
Theme Leads
Policing and Vulnerability: Dr Sam Weston, University of Birmingham, and Laura Briody, Keele University
Online Vulnerabilities: Dr Chloe Hawkins, University of Portsmouth
Vulnerable Victims: Dr Kirsty Bennett, Leeds Trinity University, and Dr Laura Riley, Birmingham City University
The Vulnerable Accused: Dr Samantha Fairclough, University of Birmingham, and Dr John Taggart, Queen’s University Belfast
The Chair will be responsible for the smooth running of the Network, and will normally serve for a term of three years. The Chair will appoint a Steering Group from amongst members to assist with the running of the Network. Approximately six months prior to the expiration of the Chair’s term, all members of the Network will be contacted, inviting those who are eligible to stand for the position. If more than one candidate comes forward, a vote of all Network members will be held. If no candidate comes forward, the existing Chair may serve for an additional 12 months.
Forthcoming Events
Future events will be announced in the bi-monthly bulletin.
Joining and staying in touch
Tenure for the chairs is 3 years, although renewable under the following arrangements. Re-electing the chair/co-chair will involve asking members for expressions of interest or nomination with an election if there is more than one candidate.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the field of vulnerability.
You can subscribe to our mailing list here: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=VULNERABILITYRESEARCHNETWORK
In this clip Prof Harriet Pierpoint, University of South Wales, draws on data collected for an evaluation of homelessness services for young people leaving custody and highlights specifically the challenges of including vulnerable young people’s voices in research, suggested solutions for overcoming these challenges and the importance of including young people’s voices.
Contact the Network
If you would like to know more about the Network, please contact via email: bscvrn@gmail.com
Twitter: @bsc_vrn