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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

In a popular talk in the Edinburgh University Futures Institute, The Barlinnie Special Unit editor, Kirstin Anderson, took part in a joint session with poet Lady Unchained. More photos and full report available on our website. loom.ly/80su9j4 #books #edbookfest #barlinnie #prison

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Francesca Soliman @frasoliman.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Another excellent @europeangroup.bsky.social conference this year in Malmö: programme packed with critical and radical voices and clear commitment in support of Palestine. Grateful for the kind and attentive audience listening to my and @dinesson.bsky.social's paper on zemiology of counterterrorism

A woman standing in front of a screen showing a presentation titled "Decriminalising terror: for a zemiology of counterterrorism".

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Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU @socscinapier.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Our colleague Dr @kir-anderson.bsky.social was discussing her recent book "The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation", the first detailed analysis of a unique time in the history of Scottish prisons. The book is available here: www.watersidepress.co.uk/books/barlin... #EdBookFest

A woman wearing glasses and a striped black and white shirt smiling at the camera while holding a copy of the book "The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation"

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Elizabeth Bomberg @eebomberg.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

What an event. Riveting personal stories, poetry and scholarship. The redemptive power of arts is mistakable. Thank you to @edbookfest.bsky.social @kir-anderson.bsky.social @noellecobden.bsky.social @lady_unchained

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Francesca Soliman @frasoliman.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Packed room for the "Unlocking the arts" event at the Edinburgh Book Festival this afternoon, with the wonderful Kirstin Anderson and Lady Unchained discussing art, incarceration, and how to think of possible ways forward to both mitigate and prevent the harms of criminalisation.

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Rebecca Foster @drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

1. I'm chuffed that my paper with Families, Relationships and Societies @brisunipress.bsky.social is featured in the journal’s Editors Choice Collection! This is very much a first for me. The publisher is offering free access until 31st Oct: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/subject/Edit...

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Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU @socscinapier.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Click on the link below to find out more about this publication, the colleagues who authored it, and Edinburgh Napier University's track record of excellence in criminological research: www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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New book puts Scottish criminal justice in the spotlight

At Edinburgh Napier University, we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world.

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🧑‍⚖️ | The first book in a decade to focus entirely on Scotland’s criminal justice system has been published. Learn more about Criminal Justice in Scotland ⤵️ Story ➡️ orlo.uk/zWH3F #MustBeNapier | @socscinapier.bsky.social

Cover page of the textbook Criminal Justice in Scotland.

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Sarah Anderson @saraheanderson.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

And today’s publication day! Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work. www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...

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Criminal Justice in Scotland

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...

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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We're working to end the detention of people on IPP and 'two-strike' prison sentences. Find out why thousands of people are still in prison serving sentences that were abolished many years ago: howardleague.org/wha...

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The Howard League | What are IPP sentences?

What are IPP sentences? An explainer by the Howard League for Penal Reform.

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

What an honour! I'm so thankful to the Royal Society of Edinburgh for this opportunity and to my Napier team for all the support!

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

‘Unlocking the Arts' a discussion with Kirstin Anderson at Edinburgh International Book Festival this August. Tickets available now - find out more: loom.ly/t2XrGPc #EdBookFest #Barlinnie #prisons #books @edbookfest.bsky.social

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Screening of Holloway this Sunday at the Cameo in Edinburgh, followed with a Q&A with co-director Sophie Compton. Looks like an important film! 'Women are powerful, when they find their voice.' Hope to see you there! withhttps://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00016374/holloway-q-a?filter=

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Holloway + Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets

Six women return to the now abandoned Holloway Prison to take part in a women’s circle. Sharing some of the most intimate experiences of their lives, they each unravel what led them to prison, b...

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Francesca Soliman @frasoliman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

"Kirstin Anderson opened by pulling no punches". I have zero trouble believing that! As always, here's @kir-anderson.bsky.social taking hard questions head on and leading exactly the kind of conversation we should be having about prisons: about social harms, academic pavidity, and lessons unlearned.

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Wow! Thank you @inquest-org.bsky.social for putting together an incredible and sobering resource.

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Working with Prison Reading Groups @prg-uk.bsky.social is honestly the best volunteer experience I've ever had. They are a great organisation that truly works to get books in the hands of people in prison; I'm so thankful for them. Read their most recent report to find out more about their work. 📚📚📚

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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Major new report out today from SCCJR on the number of deaths in custody. ❗️Prison deaths in Scotland have surged to 64 in the last year. bit.ly/deaths-in-cu... Watch this short video to find out the key stats👇

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I'm very excited to share our book 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation' at the Paisley Book Festival on 27 April in Paisley Town Hall in an event with Prof @yvonnejewkes.bsky.social, chaired by the incredible Lorna Callery. Join us! paisleybookfestival.com/programme/bu...

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Building Hope: Art, Architecture, and Criminal Justice - Paisley Book Festival

Sunday 27th April, 10-11am

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Having seen the incredible amount of work and care that went into the design of this MSc behind the scenes (I'm looking at you @frasoliman.bsky.social), I can tell you; it's going to be great! Come study #criminology with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social

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Francesca Soliman @frasoliman.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Utterly delighted to see this MSc out in the world after so much hard work went into its design. Come study #criminology (and #zemiology) with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social, you couldn't find a better team than the outstanding scholars and educators I have the pleasure of calling my colleagues

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Excited to give a SASO guest lecture on the Barlinnie Special Unit tomorrow evening, 4 March 2025, at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 17:30, free, open to all interested and no registration needed @socscinapier.bsky.social www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/attachments/...

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Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU @socscinapier.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

An insight into real world practice as our students heard statements from the Scottish Police Federation and GEOAmey on the impact of COVID-19 on their organisations. Thanks to @kir-anderson.bsky.social and @frasoliman.bsky.social for organising and @covid19inquiry.scot for a warm welcome.

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Need an update about the building of HMP Glasgow? This is a good thread for that.

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Sooooooooo good! Can't recommend this podcast enough. I'll listen to it again. Thank goodness for Syliva!

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It’s the 8th anniversary of our book group at HMP Shotts this January. We’ve read a lot over the years (missing some titles as we used to share copies). A MASSIVE thank you to @prg-uk.bsky.social @giveabookorg.bsky.social for your support & @edbookfest.bsky.social for supporting author visits! 📚📚📚

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Lots of discussion in our book group today at HMP Shotts about Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes. Who gets to tell the story determines the story. 🐍 @prg-uk.bsky.social @giveabookorg.bsky.social

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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Official figures released this morning show that 342 people died in prison custody in England and Wales in 2024 – a 10% rise on the previous year. Find the Ministry of Justice's safety in custody stats here: www.gov.uk/government/s...

In 2024, prisons in England and Wales recorded the highest number of homicides since 2015

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

A powerful and impactful piece that helped me get unstuck from the disorienting onslaught of Trump's actions in my home country. I've donated, and will continue to do so, to the Trans Youth Emergency Project in the U.S., one of the important campaigns organised by the @southernequality.bsky.social

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Sacro @sacroscotland.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Our new national prison throughcare service will launch across Scotland on 1 April. We are now recruiting for an administrator and a manager to support this exciting new service.

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Careers | Join us at Sacro

Learn more about open positions at Sacro, and discover more about the great benefits of working with us.

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I love this wee film! Expertly done and such a powerful statement of the value of reading for people in prisons, and their families on the outside. Please watch and vote!

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

It was an absolute joy to speak with Rachelle Cobain @justrachelle.bsky.social about the new book 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation' @watersidepress.bsky.social on Just Humans @thesccjr.bsky.social Thanks for listening!

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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

An excellent short film. Please watch and vote! 📚

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