Victoria Jones

Victoria Jones is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Applied Social Sciences at De Montfort University, Leicester, where she contributes to teaching and research in community and criminal justice. Her work is closely aligned with policy and practice in probation, safeguarding, and counter-terrorism interventions.

Research Interests:

• Safeguarding in Prison and Probation
• Safeguarding from Radicalisation
• Approaches to Counter-Terrorism
• Interventions in Criminal Justice Settings

Her research focuses on the intersection of justice systems and vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on ethical and effective interventions. She is affiliated with the Centre for Law, Justice and Society, contributing to interdisciplinary research on law and social justice.

Professional Memberships:

• National Association for Probation Officers (2005–2019)
• Probation Institute (since September 2022)

Professional Qualifications:

• Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice (APCIP)
• Professional Certificate in Sexual Exploitation & Abuse Investigations (Core Humanitarian Standards Alliance)

She has presented at academic conferences, including as a speaker at the International Network for Hate Studies (INHS) on the topic of hate dynamics from interdisciplinary perspectives. Her teaching includes courses on the BA and MA Community & Criminal Justice programs, focusing on risk management, desistance, and professional development.