Shadd Maruna

Professor Shadd Maruna is a scholar at Queen's University Belfast's School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW), specializing in the reintegration experiences of former prisoners. His work bridges academic research with policy implications, focusing on pathways to desistance, rehabilitation, and societal attitudes toward ex-prisoners.

• Core expertise in criminology and criminal justice systems
• Research spans psychology of crime, parole, and prison reform
• Active media commentator on punishment and rehabilitation issues

His interdisciplinary approach examines the intersection of individual transformation and systemic change in correctional systems, supported by collaborations with policymakers and practitioners.