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James Treadwell is a Professor in Criminology at Staffordshire University since 2017, with prior roles at institutions like the University of Birmingham and the University of Leicester. His research focuses on ethnography, prison violence, organized crime, and military veterans in the criminal justice system. He holds editorial roles at journals like the British Journal of Criminology and has advised inquiries such as the Howard League Commission on Ex-Military Prisoners. Treadwell’s work bridges theory and practice, influencing policy through publications like Criminological Ethnography: An Introduction (Sage, 2019) and his textbook Criminology (2nd ed., 2013). He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, examining topics such as football hooliganism, prison drug markets, and far-right movements.
Education: BA Hons, PgDip, MA, DipPS, PhD. Professional memberships include the British Society of Criminology (executive member). Awards include the Wiley Blackwell Prize for Best Journal Article (2006). He actively engages with media, offering commentary on BBC, ITV, and international platforms. Recent research projects include prison violence reduction schemes and the illicit economy’s impact on recovery.
Grants and collaborations involve studies on bullying in prisons (with Dr. Kate Gooch) and cannabis cultivation in deprived areas (with Craig Ancrum). His teaching spans Global Sociology and criminological methods, with a focus on qualitative research.
