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Helen Arnold is an Associate Professor in Criminology at the University of East Anglia's School of Law, serving as Director of the BA Criminology program and Deputy Director of the LLB Law with Criminology. She teaches modules like 'Crime and Society' and 'Contemporary Concerns in Crime and Justice'. Prior to UEA, she held roles at the University of Hertfordshire, University of Suffolk, and Cambridge University's Institute of Criminology. Her research focuses on prison staff dynamics, rehabilitation, and the psychological impacts of imprisonment.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Loughborough University
- Master of Philosophy in Criminology, University of Cambridge
Her expertise includes prison officer selection/training, staff-inmate relationships, and rehabilitative cultures. Recent research explores military veterans transitioning to prison roles and prison staff well-being. She has contributed to BBC documentaries and radio discussions on prison topics.
Key Research Themes: Prisons and Punishment, Staff-Prisoner Dynamics, Rehabilitation, Desistance, and Correctional Policy. Recent work includes international perspectives on prison work and the psychological effects of incarceration on staff.
Awards:
- Best Article Award 2019 (Howard Journal of Crime and Justice)
She actively participates in academic conferences and serves as External Examiner at Bucks New University. Her teaching spans criminological theory, penology, and research methods.
