Annie Bunce

Annie Bunce is a Research Fellow in Criminology at the Violence and Society Centre, City St George's, University of London, where she contributes to the UKRI/MRC/PRP funded Violence, Health and Society Project. Her work focuses on specialized services datasets related to violence and societal impact.

Education:

• PhD in Criminology/Psychology, University of Surrey (2015–2019)
• MSc in Forensic Psychology, University of Surrey
• BSc in Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London
• Chartered Member, British Psychological Society

Annie's research centers on human motivation and wellbeing in criminal justice settings, particularly through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. She explores desistance, resettlement, rehabilitation models, and the implementation and evaluation of interventions for offenders. Her work also extends to harassment, stalking, and sentencing decision-making.

Her research has been applied in both academic and real-world contexts, including evaluations for charities like KeepOut and survey work with detainees across prisons and immigration detention centers through Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons.

Scientific Recognition:

• Chartered Member, British Psychological Society

Annie has held research and management roles in third-sector organizations including Victim Support and the Samaritans. Her experience bridges academic inquiry with practical intervention evaluation in criminal justice and related fields. She contributes to advancing knowledge on how psychological needs influence engagement in rehabilitation programs.

Annie is involved in research teams working on large-scale funded projects exploring the intersections of violence, health, and society. Her current work contributes to understanding how support services can be better tailored and implemented for vulnerable populations within the justice system.