Les Humphreys

Dr Les Humphreys is a Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Policing at the School of Law and Policing, University of Central Lancashire. His academic work centers on research methods, with a strong emphasis on quantitative methodologies, and he contributes significantly to scholarship in criminal justice and policing.

His research interests include:

• Domestic and interpersonal violence
• Sentencing practices and outcomes
• Gender dynamics in crime and justice
• Policing strategies and effectiveness
• Quantitative analysis in social research

Les Humphreys has secured research funding from major national institutions, including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Ministry of Justice, and the Home Office. His current projects include a pioneering £1 million study investigating caregiver outcomes for children whose mothers face trial, and research evaluating the impact of Family Drug and Alcohol Courts on parental offending behavior.

He holds no explicitly listed awards or scientific honors in the provided text. There is no mention of doctoral or master’s students he may advise. His work appears to be conducted within collaborative research teams focused on criminal justice policy and practice, though specific lab or team names are not provided.