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Dr. Nicole Renehan is an Assistant Professor in Criminology at the Department of Sociology, Durham University. Her research focuses on domestic abuse perpetrator interventions, neurodivergence in criminal justice, and practitioner well-being. She teaches modules on violence and abuse at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- PhD in Criminology (ESRC and President’s Doctoral Scholar Award), University of Manchester (2020)
- Postdoctoral Research (ESRC-funded), Durham University (2021-2022)
Nicole’s research explores how domestic abuse interventions can better address neurodiverse populations (autistic/ADHD men), victim-survivor safety, and practitioner challenges. Her recent work includes international studies on neurodivergent-responsive programmes and co-developing practitioner guides for inclusive interventions.
Her publications highlight trends in domestic violence policy, neurodivergent inclusion, and the intersection of criminal justice with mental health. She emphasizes individualized approaches over standardized cognitive-behavioral models.
- ESRC and President’s Doctoral Scholar Award
- ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- VAMHN Early Career Researcher grant (2021)
Nicole supervises postgraduate research students like Fernanda Chacon-Onetto and collaborates with networks such as the Neurodivergence in Domestic Abuse Practice network and the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network. She is affiliated with Durham University’s Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA) and Centre for Neurodiversity and Development.
