Anastasia Jablonska

Anastasia Jablonska is a Lecturer in Criminology and Psychology at the Department of Law and Criminology, Royal Holloway, University of London. She has been with the institution since 2017, initially joining as a Teaching Fellow and continuing in her academic role while contributing to teaching and research. Her work is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary approaches, combining criminology and psychology to explore critical issues affecting women in the criminal justice system.

Her research focuses on the health and wellbeing of women in prison, particularly examining the impacts of imprisonment on physical and mental health. Key themes include traumatic brain injury, stigma, food, physical activity, and labor within prison settings. She employs mixed methods and has led service evaluations in collaboration with prisons, the NHS, and third-sector organizations.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in forensic mental health, prison reform, and community-based crime prevention. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, especially in evaluating interventions such as the Brain Injury Link Worker Service. She also explores digital tools for community engagement in crime reduction.

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Anastasia supervises final-year undergraduate dissertation students in criminology, psychology, and sociology. She is currently a Co-Investigator on an active research project titled 'Enhancing community engagement with crime prevention and reduction,' funded from 2024 to 2027. While no specific grants are listed, her involvement in commissioned reports and evaluations indicates experience with external funding and collaborative research.

She is part of a research network focused on crime, punishment, and community health, with collaborations extending across disciplines and institutions. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to justice, health, and reduced inequalities.