Justice and Violence Studies @ Exeter
We evaluate policies and practices to better understand how and why people are subject to violence and injustice.
We share ideas, expertise and provide a safe space for discussing challenging research
Steering group
Dr Sarah Bulmer
Senior Lecturer in Politics
Justice and Violence Studies Network Co-Lead
Research interests: critical military studies, identities and experiences of armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families. Hope network will support development of cross-campus links for staff and PGRs.
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Dr Sergio Catignani
Associate Professor in International Relations
Dr Emma Marshall
Lecturer of Law
Justice and Violence Studies Network Co-Lead
Emma is interested in the concept of access to justice and practical ways of addressing the structural forms of injustice created by borders and immigration systems. Emma’s research has in particular focused on access to legal services for refugees in England, and she recently co-published a report on the economic arguments for reinstating immigration legal aid.
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Dr Abi Dymond
Senior Lecturer in Criminology
I’m really excited to be part of the network as I’m keen to work with and learn from colleagues and external partners who, like me, are working on really pressing topics around violence, police use of force, human rights and vulnerability and other social justice issues – as well as to have a supportive space for those of us working on these challenging issues.
Professor Caroline Fournet
Professor of Law
My key interest is in international criminal law and procedure and explores the investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, at the international and domestic levels. My research focuses on the dual role of forensic science both as evidence in the prosecution of mass violence crimes and as a tool to identify victims and build post-atrocity memory. This network is a key forum to facilitate collegial dialogue and encourage interdisciplinary thinking and collaborations.
Dr Ashley Frayling
Lecturer in Criminology
Lucía Guerrero
PhD Researcher
Klejda Mulaj
Associate Professor in International Relations
I study political violence with particular reference to violence of war; crimes against humanity - genocide, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes; nationalism; state formation; and humanitarian intervention. I have taught at British universities since 2001 and am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. The Justice and Violence Network is important because it contributes to a deeper understanding of the impact of violence on politics and society, as well as chart ways for a more socially just future.
Professor Catriona Pennell
Professor of Modern History and Memory Studies
Dr Owen Thomas
Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
Alice van den Bosch
PhD Student in Classics and Ancient History
Justice and Violence Studies Network Co-Lead
I am interested in female martyrs in Late Antiquity and how this has contributed to our knowledge of violence and fundamentalism, as well as contemporary interreligious dialogues. This network is important for being able to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations and ideas and I hope the network will be able to bring together and bridge different subjects and organisations.
Dr Penny Xanthopoulou
Research Fellow in Mental Health
I am a researcher in mental health, exploring lived experiences and real-life interactions, using a a variety of qualitative methods. My research focuses on the lived experiences of people with dementia, psychosis and suicidality. Currently, my research focuses on the Police response to mental health crises.
