Gwyn Griffith

Gwyn Griffith is a Lecturer in Criminology at Aberystwyth Law School, University of Aberystwyth. Previously, they worked as a Probation Officer and Youth Offending Team Service Manager, transitioning into academia. Their research focuses on modeling the criminal justice system, evaluating interventions to reduce offending, youth justice, and contributions to UN SDGs such as reducing inequalities and promoting justice.

Research Interests:

• Psychological and sociological factors influencing criminal behavior
• Effectiveness of probation and youth justice programs
• Historical and contemporary crime trends in the UK
• Legal support systems for veterans and mental health outcomes

Key Projects:

• Lead Investigator on the All-Wales Data Sharing Project (2023)
• Contributor to the Probation Development Group’s work on devolving Wales’ probation service

Collaborations:

• Co-authored research with experts like Charlotte Johnson (Aberystwyth Law School)
• Engaged with Welsh policy networks on criminal justice reform

Grants & Funding:

• Externally funded All-Wales Policing Academic Collaboration (AWPAC) project (2023)