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Neil Boyd holds the position of Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University. He previously directed the School of Criminology and is the author of six books, including his latest co-authored work "A Thousand Dreams: Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and the Fight for Its Future".
His educational qualifications are as follows:
- Psychology degree from the University of Western Ontario
- Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School
Professor Boyd's research interests span a wide range of criminological topics. He is particularly known for his expertise in:
- Drug law and policy, including drug markets, heroin treatment, and injectable drug use
- Criminal violence and homicide, with a focus on the linkage between drug use and homicide
- Gender issues in crime, as explored in his book on feminism and sexual equality
- Male violence and aggression in various contexts, including long-term care facilities
He frequently provides media commentary on these subjects and has authored two textbooks: "The Social Dimensions of Law" and "Canadian Law: An Introduction" (now in its 4th Edition).
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