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Laura Kelly-Corless is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), affiliated with the School of Law and Policing. Her work focuses on d/Deaf prisoners and broader criminal justice issues, with a PhD in Criminology awarded in 2017. She has been recognized for groundbreaking research, including the 2017 Prison Service Journal Outstanding Article Award (presented in 2018). Her research explores disability in carceral settings, communication barriers faced by deaf inmates, and the application of creative methods in rehabilitation. Laura has contributed to BBC See Hear as an expert and co-authored Deaf after prison, a practitioner guide addressing post-release challenges for deaf individuals.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Criminology, University of Central Lancashire (2017)
- Prison Service Journal Outstanding Article of the Year 2017 (2018)
- Disability justice in prisons
- Social inclusion of marginalized prisoner groups
- Creative methodologies for justice reform
- Qualitative research ethics
Her publications bridge academic and practical domains, emphasizing systemic barriers faced by deaf prisoners and the need for institutional change. Collaborations include evaluations of Odd Arts’ Forum Theatre programs in care and prison settings. Laura’s work highlights intersectional approaches to criminal justice reform, blending criminological theory with real-world advocacy.
