معرفی
Dr. Keira Flanagan is a Lecturer in Psychology at South East Technological University (SETU), specializing in penal reform, criminal rehabilitation, and social integration. She holds a PhD from Queen's University Belfast (2022) alongside prior degrees from University of Glasgow and University College Cork. Her research explores the transformation of carceral spaces, particularly Young Offenders Centres into Secure Colleges, focusing on education's role in desistance processes.
Education:
- PhD, Queen's University Belfast (2022)
- Postgraduate Diploma, University of Glasgow (2010)
- Masters Degree, University of Glasgow (2009)
- Bachelors Degree, University College Cork (2008)
Research Interests: Her work centers on resilience, trauma, and identity within penal systems. She investigates how carceral spaces like prisons and secure colleges can foster desistance through education and social reintegration. Recent projects include analyzing institutional transformations and their impact on offender rehabilitation.
Awards:
- Santander Scholarship Award (2017)
Activities & Grants: Keira has presented at conferences such as the European Society of Criminology and organized prison-related symposiums. She serves as an External Examiner at the Technological University of the Shannon and has conducted research visits at University Colleges Leuven-Limburg. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on education and justice.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Crime & Justice Research Group at SETU, collaborating on projects about penal policy and offender reintegration.
