Jessica Urwin

Jessica Urwin is a Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Criminology, University of Leicester, where she teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting her dedication to high-quality teaching and academic practice.

Education:

• BSc in Psychology, Coventry University
• MRes in Social Work, De Montfort University
• PhD (institution and topic not specified)

Her research centers on criminological and psychological aspects of youth behavior, particularly focusing on at-risk populations and interventions within educational and social work contexts. Her background in psychology and applied social research informs her interdisciplinary approach to criminology.

Jessica's professional experience includes working directly with at-risk young people in secondary schools and conducting research for the National Youth Agency, which has shaped her academic focus on youth justice and social intervention strategies.

Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

She is actively involved in teaching and supervision, contributing to the development of future criminologists, though specific details of supervised students or funded research projects are not available in the current profile.