Thinking like a social scientist: Smart solutions to crime and digital security in the 21st century

What’s on offer?

This one-day event hosted by the Division of Crime, Policing and Society (University of Huddersfield) invites Year 12 and 13 students to explore the contribution of the social sciences to addressing problems of crime and digital security in the 21st century. During this ‘mini-conference’, attendees will participate in four interactive sessions (approx. 1 hour each) covering topics such as the treatment of psychopaths; offender rehabilitation; gang violence; sexual violence; stalking; and digital legacies following a person’s death.

What’s it about?

This event will explore the breadth and diversity of topics covered by the social sciences, and illustrate the contribution of the social sciences to addressing problems of crime and digital security in the 21st century. The sessions will use research evidence to address myths, misconceptions and social biases; and to demonstrate real-word applications of social sciences in terms of informing approaches to policing and offender rehabilitation (among others). The event will also provide young people with a safe space to discuss contemporary, challenging, and sometimes sensitive topics, whilst raising awareness of support services and empowering young people to seek support.  

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Kathryn Sharratt - Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Huddersfield

Dr Carla Reeves - Acting Head of Department, Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Huddersfield

Dr Vickie Barrett - Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Huddersfield

Dr Andrea Varsori - Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Huddersfield

Dr Julie Ellis - Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Health and Illness at the University of Huddersfield

Dr Rosie Campbell, OBE - Senior Research Fellow, Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Huddersfield

Open to

Year 12 and 13 students

Of particular interest to

Year 12 and 13 students from criminology, sociology, psychology, and public/uniformed services

Event booking deadline