Beyond the Bad Apple Narrative: Public Perceptions of Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose within Policing
By Lara Thomas, London Metropolitan University. Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose (APSP) is a form of police corruption involving the misuse of police authority to pursue inappropriate sexual or emotional relationships with members of the public. This study explores public perceptions of APSP within policing, with particular focus on sources of awareness, perceived causes, the impact of this misconduct on public trust and confidence, and views on accountability and refor
Aug 14
How do Generation Z Individuals Perceive the Reliability of Video and Image Evidence in Criminal Justice Cases in the Age of Deepfakes?
By Lucy Mae Cox, Loughborough University. This study explores how Generation Z (Gen-Z) individuals perceive the reliability of video and image evidence within criminal justice contexts in the age of deepfakes. The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence has challenged traditional assumptions regarding the objectivity and trustworthiness of visual evidence, raising concerns about both the manipulation and misinterpretation of digital media. Adopting an explora
Aug 4
Assessing Youth Justice System Prevention Strategies for At-Risk Young People Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma
By Olta Gjini, London Metropolitan University. This dissertation explores the critical relationship between childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and entry into youth justice, specifically looking at those youth who are deemed at risk for involvement in justice. In terms of the developmental and socio-ecological approach, this study asserts that the reduction of youth offending is not possible to be attributed to individual behaviours or personal responsibil
Jul 17