Oona Brooks-Hay

Dr Oona Brooks-Hay is a Reader in Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR). Her research focuses on gender-based violence, criminal justice responses to sexual/domestic violence, and victim-survivor experiences. She is REF Impact Lead for Social Policy and Social Work (UoA 20) and coordinates the Glasgow University Gender-Based Violence Research Forum. Her work bridges academic research with policy/practice, emphasizing survivor-centered approaches.

Key Roles:

• SCCJR Researcher (since 2013)
• Member: European Society of Criminology, Women Against Violence Europe, BSA Violence Against Women Study Group

Research Interests:

• Rape/sexual assault investigations
• Domestic abuse policy
• Procedural justice in policing
• Feminist advocacy
• Alternative justice models

Recent Grants:

• £497k Home Office grant (Operation Soteria/Bluestone, 2023-24)
• £58.4k Scottish Courts project (sentencing perceptions, 2023-24)
• EU Horizon 2020 IMPRODOVA (€2.9M, 2018-21)

Teaching:

• Postgraduate Gender, Crime & Criminal Justice
• Research Design & Process modules

Key Projects:

• Evaluation of Rape Crisis Scotland Advocacy
• COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable groups
• Justice Journeys survivor narratives

Lab/Teams:

• SCCJR research team
• Gender-Based Violence Research Forum