Lena Roxell

Lena Roxell is a Lecturer at the Department of Criminology, Stockholm University, where she conducts research on prison systems, recidivism, and criminal networks. She is an active member of the Quantitative Criminology Research Group, established in 2022, which focuses on the possibilities and limitations of quantitative methods in criminology.

Her primary research interests include prison research, with particular focus on long-term sentenced prisoners, prison networks, and recidivism patterns. Dr. Roxell examines how prison experiences affect reintegration outcomes and studies the structural aspects of co-offending networks. Her work often employs quantitative methods to analyze large datasets related to criminal behavior and prison administration.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on prison governance, recidivism timing, and the social dynamics within correctional facilities. Her research spans comparative studies (particularly between Sweden and other countries), methodological approaches to criminological research, and specialized topics like faith-based units in prisons and hate crime patterns. The publications demonstrate a sophisticated use of quantitative methods and longitudinal data analysis throughout her career.

Dr. Roxell teaches thesis work and supervises students in prison research. Her current research project focuses on analyzing reduced recidivism after prison sentences based on client composition, prison services, labor market connections, and substance abuse.

She is actively involved in the Quantitative Criminology Research Group at Stockholm University, contributing to methodological developments in the field and applying these approaches to understand complex prison dynamics and criminal behavior patterns.