Katherine Allen

Katherine Allen is a Research Fellow at the University of Suffolk's Institute for Social Justice and Crime, part of the Research Directorate. Holding a PhD in Philosophy (2013), she transitioned from social care and voluntary sector work to academia. Her research focuses on sexual/gender-based violence, feminist movements, and intersections of philosophy and literature.

Her work bridges academia and practice through projects like evaluations of domestic abuse programs, cross-cultural training initiatives, and systemic change assessments. Notable contributions include analyzing rape myths in policing, barriers in reporting VAWG, and comparative refuge models. Allen collaborates across disciplines, authoring peer-reviewed articles and technical reports on criminal justice, policy, and social equity.

Key themes in her publications address law enforcement collaboration challenges, public space safety, and culturally responsive interventions. She engages with both theoretical frameworks and applied research, emphasizing practical solutions to societal issues like violence against women and girls. Her research has informed policy and training across sectors, reflecting a commitment to real-world impact.