Alexandria Bradley

Dr Alexandria Bradley is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Leeds Beckett University, specializing in trauma-informed and responsive practices within the criminal justice system. She leads and co-leads key criminology modules, including experiential learning initiatives within HMP Full Sutton, and serves as Employability Lead for Criminology.

Her research focuses on trauma-informed approaches in prisons, probation, and community services, with a strong commitment to gender justice and marginalized populations. She has partnered with One Small Thing to develop the national Working With Trauma Quality Mark and co-leads a research project on Muslim women leaving prison with Sheffield Hallam University and the Muslim Women in Prison Project.

The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on trauma, desistance, women in prison, and innovative dissemination through film. Her work emphasizes qualitative methods, collaborative research, and translating findings into practice and policy.

• Trustee and Vice-Chair, Together Women
• Member, Violence Against Women and Girls Women’s Independent Advisory Group, West Yorkshire Police
• Quality Standards Assessor, One Small Thing

Dr Bradley actively mentors students through her teaching and research, integrating real-world trauma specialists into her modules. Her collaborative approach extends to securing access and impact, with partnerships enhancing both academic rigor and practical outcomes. She has no listed formal research grants but demonstrates significant project leadership and community engagement.

She is involved in the Muslim Women in Prison research team, which produces academic texts and public-facing films, and contributes to national conversations on trauma and justice reform through blogs and events.