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Professor Shadd Maruna is the Head of the Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology at the University of Liverpool, part of the School of Law and Social Justice within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on desistance from crime, criminal justice reform, and the application of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) within justice systems. He has contributed to landmark studies on rehabilitation narratives and policy implications of desistance theory. Notable works include editing volumes on desistance and publishing in top journals like Criminology and The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice.
His recent publications analyze theoretical foundations of CBT in criminal justice and systematically evaluate its effectiveness. Maruna has collaborated on major reviews for initiatives like Campbell Collaboration. His work bridges academic research with practical policy, emphasizing social movements for offender reintegration. He currently serves as a leading voice in criminological theory at the University of Liverpool.
