Dr Joanna Jamel

About

I joined Kingston University in 2009, having previously worked for seven years at the Forensic Section of the Department of Psychology at the University of Leicester where I undertook my PhD consisting of several related studies (i) evaluating the specialist policing response to male rape survivors; (ii) examining the incidence of sexual violence in male sex work in London and (iii) the print representation of male rape survivors. In addition, to which I also lectured on sexual violence at the Department of Criminology also at the University of Leicester.

Prior to that, I worked at the Centre for Criminal Justice, Liverpool John Moores University, on research projects on the effectiveness of Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships across Liverpool and Merseyside from an executive organisational level through to the 'grass roots' level, and evaluated the Criminal Justice Liaison Officer Programme in Liverpool Prison.

Therefore, I have a varied background in research focusing on criminal justice policy and the impact of prison and community-based resource provisions on recidivism. However, my key research interests on which I have published remain male rape survivors and more recently the hate crime victimisation of trans people. These topics are reflected in my research-led teaching encompassing the study of marginalised, under-researched and underserved gender minorities. 

Academic responsibilities

Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Qualifications

  • BA(Hons) Sociology with Applied Psychology, University College Cork.
  • MA Criminology, Keele University.
  • MSc. Investigative Psychology, University of Liverpool.
  • PhD Psychology: An Investigation of the Prevalence, Response to and Representation of Male Rape. University of Leicester.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Distinction), Kingston University.

Teaching and learning

Research

Professional practice, knowledge exchange and impact

Leadership and management

Videos of my work

Social media

Academia