Greta Squire

Greta Squire is an Associate Professor in Criminology and Associate Head of Criminology at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). She joined UWE in November 2022 after serving as a Principal Lecturer and Subject Lead in Criminology at the University of Brighton. With over 20 years of teaching experience, her expertise spans violence against women and girls, feminist perspectives in criminology, victimology, hate crime, and criminological theory.

Education

• BA (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology
• MA in Criminology
• Currently completing a PhD at the University of Bristol on the UK’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention and its implications for policy and practice.

Research Focus

Her research examines feminist activism’s intersection with state institutions, particularly under the New Labour administration in the UK. Key themes include tensions between state policies and feminist advocacy, legislative responses to hate crime, and voluntary sector support for survivors of violence against women and girls. Her current PhD investigates how policy-makers and practitioners engage with the Istanbul Convention framework.

Publications & Awards

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Advising & Grants

No specific grants or student advising details were mentioned. Her work focuses on collaborative multi-agency approaches and feminist institutional critiques.

Labs/Teams

Not explicitly detailed, but her research aligns with UWE’s criminology and allied health professions initiatives.