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. https://loom.ly/80su9j4 #books #edbookfest #barlinnie #prison

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

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

Francesca Soliman@frasoliman.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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

Francesca Soliman@frasoliman.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 · last yr.

🧑‍⚖️ | 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

🧑‍⚖️ | 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

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...

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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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...

The Howard League | What are IPP sentences?

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

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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!

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · last yr.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented colleague @kir-anderson.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious RSE Personal Research Fellowship for her research project on harm, history, and memory in Scottish prisons 👏

NEW #textbook on Criminal Justice in #Scotland by me & @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @socscinapier.bsky.social colleagues, Jamie Buchan and @kmmorrison.bsky.social, out on 4th Aug. Until the 1st it's £8 off in the Routledge sale: www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...

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...

routledge.com

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

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=

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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I’m very excited to be at @edbookfest.bsky.social to discuss the Barlinnie Special Unit in a panel with #LadyUnchained Their poetry collection ‘Behind Bars’ should not be missed! Come join us and @noellecobden.bsky.social for a discussion on arts and imprisonment www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

Kirstin Anderson & Lady Unchained: Unlocking the Arts

From Mon 18 Aug - Cultural experiences are a proven springboard for positive change and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. Yet, despite numerous interventions over the last 50 years, arts ...

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"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.

Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · last yr.

Many thanks to @joesmithcreative.bsky.social for an excellent write up of our session at the Paisley Book Festival last month paisleybookfestival.com/blog-buildin...

Many thanks to @joesmithcreative.bsky.social for an excellent write up of our session at the Paisley Book Festival last month paisleybookfestival.com/blog-buildin...

Blog: Building Hope: Art, Architecture, and the Possibility of Abolition - Paisley Book Festival

Dr Kirstin Anderson, lecturer in criminology at Edinburgh Napier University, and Professor Yvonne Jewkes, one of the

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

INQUEST@inquest-org.bsky.social · last yr.

✨NEW DIGITAL ARCHIVE Our brand new digital archive documents state violence, death and resistance in the UK since 1981. Come and explore over 40 years of fighting for justice through sound, image and print. Please visit & share history.inquest.org.uk

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. 📚📚📚

Prison Reading Groups@prg-uk.bsky.social · last yr.

Becca Bashford spent over a year working with us on an evaluation and impact study of the work of Prison Reading Groups. We were so excited to present the findings at a launch event at the the House of Lords last month. Read the full report here: prisonreadinggroups.org.uk 📑 #prisonreadinggroups

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👇

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...

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

Sunday 27th April, 10-11am

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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

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · 2y ago

The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...

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

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · 2y ago

The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...

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/...

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.

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry@covid19inquiry.scot · 2y ago

On Monday, we were pleased to welcome Criminology, Policing and Social Sciences students from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social to the Inquiry's hearing suite. The group were welcomed by our Chair, Lord Brailsford, and Chief Executive, Ian Duddy, and attended one of our impact hearings.

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

Hannah Graham@drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 2y ago

Rona Dougall discusses the £1billion HMP Glasgow with myself and Jordan Robertson on Scotland Tonight at 10:40pm on STV. Jordan offers apt insights from having previously been incarcerated in Victorian-era Barlinnie, which this new 'super jail' will replace in 2028. [1/🧵] news.stv.tv/west-central...

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

Shakespeare and Company@shakespeareandcompany.com · 2y ago

103 years ago Sylvia Beach published #Ulysses on James Joyce’s 40th birthday. 3 years ago, we launched a podcast to help you read this life-altering book…with a little help from our friends. Begin today, finish by Bloomsday. Who wants to give it (another) go? 🎧 podfollow.com/sandcoulysses

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! 📚📚📚

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

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...