
Lesley McAra
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Professor of Penology
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http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/people/lesleymcara 14-06-2012 10:08:35
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And also “The Other” featuring former Fellows Saber Bamatraf and Shatha Altowai - a brilliant show!

*Criminal Justice in Crisis* Sign up for this Royal Society of Edinburgh event on 18th June in Edinburgh to discuss 4 key issues in advance of the General Election: #knife crime/#antisocial behaviour #racism in #policing #gender-based #violence #prison #overcrowding rse.org.uk/whats-on/event…



We're thrilled to be supporting the amazing Lorrie Moore at Edinburgh International Book Festival on Wed 21 Aug at 18:45-19:45. "Celebrated for her dazzling short stories, no one writes quite like Moore; she has a knack of folding you in laughter one moment, then cutting straight to the heart the next."


A sparkling review of last night's show at Stirling Castle is in The Herald. Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Gregory Batsleer really outdid themselves. Congrats Jay Capperauld - what a pleasure working with you. heraldscotland.com/life_style/243…


A great privilege to Chair “Understanding & preventing anti-social behaviour and knife crime” at Royal Society of Edinburgh Criminal Justice in Crisis. Thanks to the brilliant: Prof Alistair Fraser Alistair Fraser University of Glasgow Dr Karla Goodman, London Innovation & Improvement Alliance (LIIA) Fiona Steele, Action for Children Scotland

Check out the huge range of shows, talks and concerts by our Fellows, alumnae/i and friends this August: iash.ed.ac.uk/news/fellows-2… Includes premieres by Douglas Maxwell & Oli Emanuel, returning favourites from ApphiaCampbell, new work by Isla Cowan Shatha Altowai Saber Bamatraf!



Historic first Rachel Reeves The Labour Party When women break glass ceilings we all win whatever side of the political divide 👏🏽

Happy 13 year wedding anniversary to Dr Catriona McAra and I. We've lived in 11 houses in these 13 years, moved between 5 regions of the UK, had countless jobs. A very enjoyable whirlwind.




We're inviting everyone in on Saturday 28 September, 10am-4pm to explore our amazing building at Hope Park Square: doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edinbu… Learn about our literary links, enjoy public art by Ukrainian and local groups, and discover our Fellows' cutting-edge research! 📖🎨🏴

Great review of the evidence by Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre on how vulnerability impacts on children's lives, incl. offending, victimisation and justice system contact. Features a case study about #Scotland on 'innovating youth justice' and development of a 'whole-system' approach. Lesley McAra

REMINDER: Sunday, December 15 is the deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 Edinburgh Fellowship. Don’t miss this chance to research and collaborate at IASH, Edinburgh—apply now! apaonline.org/edinburgh


🔔 NEW: Handbook on Crime and Inequality by Stephen Farrall and Susan McVie (susan mcvie) Free chapter available at: doi.org/10.4337/978180… 🔗 More info: e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/9781… #Crime #Criminology #Inequality Mikko Niemelä Andrew C. Gray, PhD


