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This seminar series aims to bring together research evidence and experiences on anti-social behaviour regulation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based policy-making. Topics include anti-social behaviour in housing, schooling, urban spaces, diversity, and comparative experiences.
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ESRC Seminar Series:‘Governing Through Anti-Social Behaviour’ Adam Crawford and David Prior
Series Steering Committee: • Sarah Blandy (University of Leeds) • Adam Crawford (University of Leeds) • John Flint (Sheffield Hallam University) • Gordon Hughes (Cardiff University & British Society of Criminology) • Andy Mills (Safer Leeds & National Community Safety Network) • Stephen Moore (Anglia Ruskin University) • Judy Nixon (Sheffield Hallam University) • David Prior (University of Birmingham) • Peter Squires (Brighton University) Series Administrator: • Anna Barker based at the CCJS, University of Leeds
Series Aims • To bring together research evidence from contemporary studies of anti-social behaviour and its regulation in a systematic and cross-cutting forum; • To draw insights and experiences from practice and innovation; • To exchange findings and experiences, as well as emerging ideas, innovations and insights; • To foster inter-disciplinary cross-fertilisation, knowledge transfer and networks of researchers and practitioners; • To draw comparative lessons from within and between parts of the UK as well as European and other international experiences; • To facilitate a dialogue and exchange between researchers, practitioners and policy-makers, notably regarding the scope for evidence-based policy in the field of anti-social behaviour’.
Seminar Series • ‘Anti-social behaviour in housing and residential areas’, Sheffield Hallam University, 15 November 2007. • ‘Governing Anti-Social Behaviour through Schooling, Parenting and the Family’, Brighton University, 24 January 2008. • ‘Anti-Social Behaviour, Urban Spaces and the Night-time Economy’, University of Leeds, 17 April 2008. • ‘Diversity and Anti-Social Behaviour’, University of Birmingham, 5 June 2008. • ‘Comparative Experiences of Governing Anti-Social Behaviour and Disorder’, University of Leeds 18 September 2008. • Final ‘Dissemination’ Conference – early (March/April) 2009 Central London venue (tbc).
Series Outcomes • A 4-page Findings summary to be disseminated at the final conference, summarizing the key themes and implications of the seminar series. • Publications – themed edited collections/special editions of journals. • Series web site to disseminate the findings and research links and coordinate activities throughout the seminar series. • Longer-term research network and collaborations. • Final report to the ESRC.