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Kerry Preston is an Assistant Lecturer and Postgraduate Research Student in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex. They also serve as a Make Happen Outreach Assistant at the CER - Outreach. Their research focuses on desistance processes among UK gang members, anti-gang legislation, and policing practices. They hold a BA (Hons) in Criminology and US Studies (Essex, 2018), an MA in Global Ethics and Human Values (King's College London, 2019), and an MSc in Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security (Essex, 2021).
- Education:
- BA (Hons) Criminology and US Studies (2018)
- MA Global Ethics and Human Values (2019)
- MSc Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security (2021)
Research interests include gang dynamics, urban disorder, and the intersection of punishment and societal structures. Their doctoral thesis examines the lived experiences of UK gang members through a desistance lens, supervised by Dr. Eamonn Carrabine.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed. Their outreach work focuses on community engagement through the CER platform.
Labs/teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Criminology research groups.
