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Kirsty Cameron is a Lecturer in Criminology and Course Director for Criminology at Leeds Beckett University, within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work bridges academic research and social policy, with a strong focus on the criminal justice system, social welfare, and the lived experiences of marginalized populations.
- Academic Affiliation: Leeds Beckett University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Role: Lecturer in Criminology and Course Director
- PhD Institution: University of York
Her educational journey includes a BA Hons and MA in Social Research from the University of York, followed by doctoral research exploring antisocial behaviour through the lens of vulnerability and social control.
- BA Hons in Social Policy, University of York
- MA in Social Research, University of York
- PhD in Social Policy and Social Work (in progress), University of York
Kirsty's research is deeply rooted in qualitative, longitudinal methodologies, focusing on the perspectives of alleged perpetrators of antisocial behaviour in social housing. She critically examines how interventions—shaped by welfare conditionality and broad legal definitions—disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals, particularly those facing poverty, disability, gender-based violence, or intersectional disadvantages. Her work challenges institutional practices that conflate unmet support needs with deviance.
Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the ambiguity of antisocial behaviour definitions and their real-world consequences. These works highlight how mundane actions are criminalized, how domestic abuse victims are mislabeled as perpetrators, and how inconsistent enforcement causes mental health deterioration and housing insecurity. Her research advocates for systemic reform grounded in empathy and social justice.
She has received scientific recognition in the form of PhD funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), a prestigious UK research council.
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) PhD Funding
Kirsty is actively involved in research collaboration, media engagement, and supervision. Her prior eight years of professional experience in the social housing sector—spanning customer service and housing officer roles—inform her academic work, ensuring it remains practice-relevant. She teaches across multiple levels in criminology, covering criminal justice, research methods, and intersectionality.
She is associated with research initiatives aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices and has contributed to national discussions through advisory bodies and public scholarship via platforms like The Conversation.
