Published Undergraduate Dissertations

All of the dissertations here are provided by students who have obtained a 1st on their final dissertation projects from their respective universities. Whilst this journal does not use a peer-review process, all works are sourced from reputable universities and grades are confirmed by project supervisors.

Eyewitness Memory and Deception in Violent Crimes: How do psychological approaches help in reducing wrongful convictions?

By Olivia Taylor, Leeds Beckett University. This research analysed how psychological interventions and evidence can reduce wrongful convictions in violent crime cases, while focusing on eyewitness memory and methods of detecting deception. Wrongful convictions are a consistent problem throughout the criminal justice system, which often comes from unreliable eyewitness testimonies and investigative biases. Violent crimes often rely on witness accounts of events when physical

Jul 16

How Effective Is the Criminal Justice System’s Response to Victims of Domestic Abuse and What Barriers Do Victims Face in Accessing Justice and Support?

By Chelsea Arthur, London Metropolitan University. Domestic abuse is a complex and deeply rooted issue that extends beyond individual...

Sep 3, 2025

Addressing Trauma in Prisons: The Potential for Trauma-Informed Practice to Reduce Re-Traumatisation.

By Megan Byford, Leeds Beckett University. Trauma exposure amongst the prison population is extremely high, with research finding over...

Aug 20, 2025