Lisa Down

Lisa Down is an Assistant Professor at the Law Department of Northumbria University, specializing in issues related to child sexual exploitation and legal reform. Her research focuses on preventing the criminalization of minors who are victims of grooming and group-based exploitation.

Education:

• Teaching & Learning (PCAPL), 2005-2099

Research Interests: Explores intersection of law and child protection, with emphasis on moral panics surrounding grooming gangs, application of the Modern Slavery Act, and systemic reforms to avoid prosecuting victims. Utilizes case studies from Rochdale, Rotherham, and other UK regions.

Research Output: Her 2019 article examines legal frameworks to decriminalize child victims while addressing exploitation through enslavement perspectives, proposing reforms under Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in available texts.

Advising: No advisees listed. Engages in advocacy roles rather than direct student mentorship.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated research groups or lab affiliations noted.