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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion

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Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion (CCSE) at Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social ccseljmu.wordpress.com Co-Directors: Will McGowan and Lisa White (Previously at x.com/ccse_ljmu)

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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Last minute tickets are still available for tonight's (13th May) public lecture on 'Control without Care: Drugs, Enforcement and Social Harm'. Book below! #socialharm #criminalisation #crime #drugs #ljmu
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Join us on May 13th at 5pm for the CCSE's Annual Public Lecture: "Control without Care: Drugs, Enforcement and Social Harm" with Prof Julia Buxton exploring the harmful impacts of drug policies. All welcome! www.eventbrite.com/e/control-wi... #drugs #socialharm #criminalisation #policy #policing
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Control without Care: Drugs, Enforcement and Social Harm
The Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion's Annual Public Lecture
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Join us on May 13th at 5pm for the CCSE's Annual Public Lecture: "Control without Care: Drugs, Enforcement and Social Harm" with Prof Julia Buxton exploring the harmful impacts of drug policies. All welcome! www.eventbrite.com/e/control-wi... #drugs #socialharm #criminalisation #policy #policing
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Control without Care: Drugs, Enforcement and Social Harm
The Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion's Annual Public Lecture
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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Built to Harm - latest free publication by @inquest-org.bsky.social - detailed case studies & data analysis of deaths in prison to expose how the women’s prison estate continues to harm those it imprisons. Listen to the launch webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyG4... @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social
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INQUEST webinar: Built to Harm: How women's prisons take lives
YouTube video by INQUEST Charitable Trust
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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Built to Harm - new, free publication by @inquest-org.bsky.social - uses detailed case studies & data analysis of deaths in prison to expose how the women’s prison estate continues to harm those it imprisons. Read the Full Report here: www.inquest.org.uk/Handlers/Dow... @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
As the year closes out, we're sharing some insights from @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social and Helen Beckett Wilson's work on Medical Cannabis @medcanproject.bsky.social Grab yourself a cuppa and have a read here: ccseljmu.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/a...
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A Cuppa, a Chat, and a New Research Direction: What We Learned About Medical Cannabis Patients in the UK
CCSE Blogpost by MedCan Project (Dr Helen Beckett Wilson and Dr Lindsey Metcalf McGrath) Never underestimate the power of a cuppa and a chat. Ours sparked an entire research journey. It began when …
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Chris Topping @chrisptopping.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
@ccse-ljmu.bsky.social challenging watch of the film “The UK is not innocent” Lots of work to be done to make a change @inquest-org.bsky.social
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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Please circulate! Not everyone can donate of course, but sharing this message is a great support... @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social @europeangroup.bsky.social @timnewburn.bsky.social @waylon18.bsky.social @markthomasinfo.bsky.social @beznatheatre.bsky.social @inquest-org.bsky.social
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Tickets are still available for what is likely to be a really powerful event, so please book and share widely
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
CCSE members @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social & Helen Beckett Wilson's recently published article highlights the work still needed to provide training for police regarding the regulation of medical cannabis. Read the open access article here: academic.oup.com/policing/art...
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Training the police on legalized medical cannabis: lessons in building public trust, reducing harm, and avoiding reputational damage
Abstract. Worldwide, cannabis-based products for medical use are legally available in over sixty countries, reflecting major advances in clinical research
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
1 week to go before our screening & discussion of "The UK is Not Innocent" film on 26th Nov, tracing @inquest-org.bsky.social evolution from a grassroots collective of families to an established charity, exposing 40 years of state violence & resistance. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Tickets are still available for what is likely to be a really powerful event, so please book and share widely
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
On 26/11/25, we are co-hosting a screening & discussion of "The UK is Not Innocent", film tracing @inquest-org.bsky.social evolution from a grassroots collective of families to an established charity, exposing forty years of state violence & resistance. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Please repost @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social Film Screening: The UK is Not Innocent. INQUEST's response to state-related deaths Refreshments from 5pm, talks & screening 5.30-7.30, followed by social with space for discussion & solidarity. Free, but registration needed www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
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CCSE Film Screening "The UK Is Not Innocent" An INQUEST Documentary and Q&A
Join us for a screening of The UK Is Not Innocent, a powerful documentary about INQUEST's grassroots history and deaths involving the state
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
On 26/11/25, we are co-hosting a screening & discussion of "The UK is Not Innocent", film tracing @inquest-org.bsky.social evolution from a grassroots collective of families to an established charity, exposing forty years of state violence & resistance. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
This November 7th 2025, the CCSE will be hosting a collaborative event at LJMU to reflect upon the work of the Anthony Walker Foundation, as the charity reaches its 20th anniversary. Please see the details below and the booking link here : lnkd.in/eqY9rziC All welcome.
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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Joe Sim @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social, @debcoles13.bsky.social & me www.theguardian.com/politics/202... @carceralabolition.bsky.social @critcrim.bsky.social @europeangroup.bsky.social @inquest-org.bsky.social @lucybrisbane.bsky.social @timnewburn.bsky.social @waylon18.bsky.social @shaddmaruna.bsky.social
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Why Shabana Mahmood’s outlook on prisons is wrong | Letter
Letter: The justice secretary has not understood many of the issues surrounding the prisons crisis, say Deborah Coles, Joe Sim and Steve Tombs
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The Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice @ccccjustice.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Today we launch a major new report that reveals how British investors profit from the destruction of the third largest rainforest in the world, in West Papua. Those investors are implicated in a brutal campaign of political repression. Read the report here 👇👇👇 ccccjustice.org/publications/
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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Wow! Our event sold out! What a pleasure to talk medical cannabis and share patient experiences at the British Science Festival today. #BSF25 #medicalcannabis #medcan #socialscience #patients @britsciassoc.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Still time to register for 'Violent Horizons: Racism, Capitalism and Criminalisation Beyond the 2020s'. Free to attend, open to all and will run as an in-person & online hybrid event. Book below... #racism #colonialism #capitalism #resistance #liverpool #ljmu www.eventbrite.com/e/violent-ho...
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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Please repost - @bschcnetwork.bsky.social @europeangroup.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @timnewburn.bsky.social @dscottresearch.bsky.social @david-whyte.bsky.social
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Still time to register for 'Violent Horizons: Racism, Capitalism and Criminalisation Beyond the 2020s'. Free to attend, open to all and will run as an in-person & online hybrid event. Book below... #racism #colonialism #capitalism #resistance #liverpool #ljmu www.eventbrite.com/e/violent-ho...
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
One week to go! Still time to register for 2025's online and in-person Public Lecture: 'Violent Horizons: Racism, Capitalism and Criminalisation Beyond the 2020s'. Free to attend, open to all Book below... #racism #colonialism #capitalism #resistance #liverpool #ljmu @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
12 days left! Still time to register for 2025's Public Lecture: 'Violent Horizons: Racism, Capitalism and Criminalisation Beyond the 2020s'. Free to attend, open to all and will run as an in-person & online hybrid event. Book below... #racism #colonialism #capitalism #resistance #liverpool #ljmu
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
On June 4th, the CCSE will host the public event: 'Violent Horizons: Racism, Capitalism and Criminalisation Beyond the 2020s', featuring a powerful line-up of contributors and opportunities for discussion and solidarity. Further info & booking link here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/violent-ho...
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
This month's CCSE Seminar takes place on Wed 2nd April in JF127 at 2pm, where Dr Erin Power @erinp36.bsky.social will explore the research and practice of Performing Arts in prison. More of Erin's work can be found here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Looking forward to hearing Helen Monk and Will Jackson discuss their work "The Lesbians and Policing Project: Police monitoring in defence of dangerous lesbian-ness in 1980s London" at our CCSE event on March 12th at 2.30pm in JF127. Read the article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The Lesbians and Policing Project: police monitoring in defence of dangerous lesbian-ness in 1980s London
This article provides a case study of The Lesbians and Policing Project [LesPop], a police monitoring organisation that existed in London between 1984 and 1990. Drawing on archives held at Glasgow ...
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Centre for Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Welcome to all followers old and new! Keep in touch for updates about the CCSE's work, people and events...
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