Brian McShane

Dr. Brian McShane is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at De Montfort University, within the School of Applied Social Sciences in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. He is an experienced researcher focusing on children and young people, with expertise in masculinities, violence prevention, and youth justice policy. His work involves collaboration with various organizations including Youth Justice Services and the Youth Endowment Fund.

Dr. McShane holds the following academic qualifications:

• PhD in Sociology from Goldsmiths, University of London
• MA in Critical and Creative Analysis (Sociology, Politics, Media and Communications) from Goldsmiths, University of London

Dr. McShane's research interests span masculinities and gender, emotions and the body, violence, exploitation and prevention, and social and youth justice policy. His work emphasizes understanding the experiences of children and young people, particularly in contexts of violence and prevention. He explores how young people navigate public spaces and the role of interventions such as music production in youth work.

Dr. McShane's recent publications (2021-2025) focus on youth transitions, social justice, and innovative interventions in youth work. Key themes include the role of music production in emancipatory spaces, the performance of masculinities in public settings, and evaluations of non-statutory youth justice services. His work often bridges academic research with practical applications in violence prevention and community needs assessment.

Dr. McShane has secured several externally funded research grants. These include:

• Identification and Evaluation of A&E Navigator Services (Youth Endowment Fund, Jan 2025 - Aug 2025) as Co-Investigator.
• Evaluation of Coventry Youth Justice Services non-statutory delivery (Coventry City Council, Apr 2023 - Sept 2024) as Principal Investigator.
• Communities Uncovered: Researching community needs in Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull (Heart of England Community Foundation, Aug 2019 - June 2021) as Co-Investigator.

Dr. McShane is affiliated with the Social Sciences Research and Innovation Institute (SSRII) at De Montfort University. His research involves collaboration with external organizations such as Youth Justice Services in London, Coventry, and Leicester, and the Youth Endowment Fund. He has worked with multi-disciplinary teams on projects addressing youth violence, community needs, and innovative youth work interventions.