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Dr. Tara Young is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Kent's School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research. She holds a PhD in Criminology from London Metropolitan University, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a BSc in Sociology from the University of Bristol. Her work focuses on youth violence, gangs, and legal frameworks like joint enterprise, with a focus on marginalized groups.
- Educated in Criminology and Sociology at prestigious institutions (LSE, London Met, Bristol)
- 15+ years managing research projects on 'hard-to-reach' populations
- Co-Investigator on ESRC-funded project exploring friendship, violence, and legal consciousness in joint enterprise cases
- Trustee of Chaos Theory Violence Interruption since 2013
Research interests include:
- Young people as both perpetrators and victims of violence
- Gang dynamics and gendered experiences (e.g., girls in gangs)
- Impact of punitive statutory responses to youth crime
- Application of joint enterprise legal doctrine
Publications span criminological journals and edited volumes, addressing topics like rap music as evidence, body map methodology, and legal reform critiques. She teaches undergraduate modules on victims, youth violence, and criminology fundamentals, while supervising PhD students in related fields.
Professional memberships include the British Society of Criminology, European Society of Criminology, and Race Matters Network.
