Jodie Hodgson

Jodie Hodgson is a Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in gendered dimensions of justice systems and restorative justice practices. Her work critiques systemic inequalities faced by girls in the youth justice system, emphasizing anti-carceral feminist frameworks and structural reform. Research focuses on shame, stigma, and power dynamics within legal processes, advocating for gender-specific interventions and abolitionist approaches to penal systems.

Key research themes include:

• Critical analysis of restorative justice through feminist and anti-carceral lenses
• Gendered pathways to and experiences within the youth justice system
• Deconstruction of institutional violence and child imprisonment
• Neo-liberal capitalism's role in policing marginalized youth

Her 2022-2024 publications emphasize:

• Redefining penology through 'girl-wise' frameworks
• Challenging stigmatizing practices in restorative justice conferencing
• Case for abolishing child imprisonment systems

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