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Professor Amanda Robinson is a leading academic in Criminology at Cardiff University’s School of Social Sciences, holding roles as Professor of Criminology and Director of the Universities’ Police Science Institute. Her work focuses on policy-relevant research addressing violence against women, domestic abuse, and criminal justice system responses. Key contributions include shaping the Welsh Government’s 2015 Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act through initiatives like MARACs and the DASH risk assessment tool. She is also Co-Director of the Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Robinson has extensive experience as a Principal Investigator on projects prioritizing ethical, timely research delivery, with a reputation for translating complex findings into actionable policy recommendations. Her research spans global contexts, including Melanesian policing innovations and UK whole health response strategies.
Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science (Michigan State University, 2001), with concentrations in criminology, sociology, and industrial/organisational psychology.
Research Interests:
- Domestic abuse perpetrator interventions
- Risk assessment methodologies (e.g., PPIT)
- Multi-agency collaboration frameworks
- Victim-survivor perspectives on justice
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in criminology, policing, and mixed-methods research. Has led projects funded by Welsh Government and international bodies, focusing on policy implementation and service improvement.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Universities’ Police Science Institute and co-leads the Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute, fostering partnerships between academia, law enforcement, and policymakers.
