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Jenna Carr is a Graduate Teaching Fellow and Postgraduate Research Student at the University of Liverpool’s School of Law and Social Justice, based in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology. She holds a First-class BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Bangor University and a Distinction-level MA in Criminology and Social Policy from Liverpool John Moores University. Her research focuses on county lines exploitation, multiagency working, and drug policy analysis using critical discourse methods. Supervised by Dr Carly Lightowlers and Prof Fiona Measham, her PhD (2022–2026) examines the political framing of 'county lines' and its implications for policy and practice.
Education Background:
- BA Criminology & Criminal Justice (First-class), Bangor University
- MA Criminology & Social Policy (Distinction), Liverpool John Moores University
Research Interests: Jenna’s work critically analyzes the intersection of criminal justice policy, drug-related crime, and public health. She investigates how terms like 'county lines' shape institutional responses to exploitation, particularly focusing on the role of education professionals in early intervention. Her mixed-methods approach combines policy analysis with practitioner interviews to identify challenges and opportunities in multiagency collaboration.
Professional Experience: Prior to her PhD, Jenna worked as a Caseworker supporting victims of county lines exploitation in the third sector, gaining hands-on experience with multiagency teams. She currently teaches Criminology and Sociology modules at the University of Liverpool and serves as a Writing@Liverpool tutor.
Awards: Recipient of the School of History, Law and Social Sciences Dissertation Prize for her BA research.
