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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
@vp-centre.bsky.social
Shaping future services for vulnerable people through research. Based at @york.ac.uk & @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Funded by the ESRC. https://vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/
We’re delighted to welcome @policescotland.bsky.social Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton as a speaker at #LEPH2026! Read more about our speakers, programme and register below 👇 leph2026.org
A new report has been co-edited by Prof Dan Birks: 'Intelligent and informed delivery to support every child to succeed’. It warns that children are being exposed to avoidable harm because services do not share and link the information they already hold.👇 tinyurl.com/4ehvtptv @vp-centre.bsky.social
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Johnston, Chief Executive of @publichealthscot.bsky.social, as a speaker at #LEPH2026! Read more about our fabulous speakers and register for the conference below 👇 leph2026.org
We’re delighted to announce Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman, Chair of British Association of Women in Policing, as a speaker at the #LEPH2026 welcome reception. Read more about our speakers and register for the conference below 👇 leph2026.org
Every young person deserves the chance to thrive. The Holmegrown project with OutLOUD brings together young people & local partners to co-create opportunities that build confidence, raise aspirations, and support 14–24-year-olds at risk of becoming NEET. vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/holmegrown
Holmegrown - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Holmegrown is a community-driven project designed to support young people in Holme Wood who are, or are at risk of becoming, NEET.
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⌛ Only 1 month left to register for #LEPH2026! Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders from around the world at @universityofleeds.bsky.social (6–9 Sept 2026) to explore vulnerability, policing & public health. 📅 Registration closes 21 August. Register 👇 leph2026.org
We’re delighted to have Greg Fell OBE, President of the @adphuk.bsky.social join us as a speaker at the LEPH2026 welcome reception. Read more about our speakers and register for the conference below 👇 leph2026.org
Congratulations to our Co-Director Professor @adamcrawford.bsky.social, who has been elected to the @britishacademy.bsky.social for his pioneering work across Law and Sociology 👏 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/centre-...
Centre Co-Director elected to British Academy for pioneering work across Law and Sociology - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
The British Academy has elected Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre Co-Director Professor Adam Crawford to its Fellowship.
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Tackling online Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse(OCSEA) requires a local and multi-agency approach. Our partnership work with @vp-centre.bsky.social is helping develop resources from frontline insights. 📖 Read more about this work in their latest reports vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/publications/
Publications - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Read the latest publications from the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre, including our newly-published finding summaries.
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🎧 Listen to our podcast Crossing the Line: Rethinking the ‘Alpha Victim’. Three child criminal exploitation experts discuss key themes from our short film, exploring the complex realities facing young people involved in county lines drug trafficking. vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/project-al-v...
Crossing the Line: Rethinking the 'Alpha Victim' - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Project AL-V (Alpha Victim) explores the complex realities facing young people caught up in county lines drug trafficking.
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Our Deputy Director Professor Dan Birks & Co-Investigator Professor Mark Mon-Williams have edited a new report calling for a national connected data model to transform children’s services and boost the UK economy vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/experts...
Experts call for national connected data model to transform children's services and boost UK economy - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
A new report shows how approaches working in Northern England can be scaled nationally to address the urgent need for better data sharing.
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If you’re pressed for time, did you know you could join the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference for one day instead of the full four days? Read the Programme and pick a day that interests you! virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/76070/... @vp-centre.bsky.social
Congratulations to our Co-Director @adamcrawford.bsky.social, who has today received the @britishcriminology.bsky.social Outstanding Achievement Award at the @bsc2026conf-ntu.bsky.social 👏 You can read Adam’s acceptance speech on our website: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/professor-cr...
Professor Crawford's BSC Outstanding Achievement Award acceptance speech - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Our Co-Director Professor Adam Crawford has today received the British Society of Criminology's Outstanding Achievement Award.
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Our 2025–26 Annual Report is now available! 🎉 Discover a year of impactful research, collaboration, and engagement as we showcase the work of the Centre and the difference it's making. Read the report on our website 👇 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Attendees of LEPH2026 have the chance to attend a full-day, co-developed workshop exploring intersectionality, human rights, and culturally safe practice in law enforcement & public health. 📅 5 September 📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds 💷 £60 Read more and register 👇 leph2026.org/pre-conferen...
Our research findings summary reports bring together key insights on how policing can better respond to vulnerability – clearly, accessibly, and with real-world relevance. Read more on our website👇 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/research-fin...
Research findings summaries - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Read accessible reports that summarise findings and recommendations from Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre research projects.
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As part of LEPH2026, we’re running a free Postgraduate Day on 5 September for all PhD students attending the conference, providing an opportunity to connect with peers, share research, and explore real-world impact across Public Health & Law Enforcement 👇 leph2026.org/2026-postgra...
💻 ICYMI you can now watch our webinar with @transformjustice.bsky.social “Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice” on our website: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/webinar-reso...
Webinar: Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
This webinar shares findings from Transform Justice's new report ‘Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice’.
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If you're attending LEPH2026 why not join us for a satellite event “Law Enforcement, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Workshop”. 🗓️ 4–5 September 2026 | 9am–5pm 📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds 💷 £60 (includes lunch & refreshments) Read more and register 👇 leph2026.org/law-enforcem...
What works in mental health crisis response, and why? A LEPH2026 satellite event explores civilian‑led, co‑response, and law‑enforcement‑led crisis models. 🗓️ 5 September 2026 | 9am–5pm 📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds 💷 £60 Read more & register 👇 leph2026.org/excellence-a...
If you’re attending LEPH2026, why not register for our satellite events? Taking place across 4-5 Sept, these include a postgraduate day and events on mental health crisis response, first responders and wellbeing, and drugs harm reduction. Register 👇 leph2026.org/pre-conferen...
Officers and public want the same from policing – but constraints and a ‘Cinderella’ local service are damaging trust [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] policinginsight.com/feature/offi... @vp-centre.bsky.social
Officers and public want the same from policing – but constraints and a ‘Cinderella’ local service are damaging trust
A new report from the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre highlights the strong alignment between officers and the public on aspirations for policing in England and Wales…
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There is striking alignment between what the public want from policing and the service officers aspire to but structural and organisational barriers are making it difficult to deliver this. Read more in our new report 👇 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/new-res...
New research highlights a shared vision for policing – but structural and organisational barriers are undermining delivery - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
New research from the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre reveals striking alignment between what the public want from policing and the service police officers themselves aspire to d...
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⌛️ There’s still time to register for our webinar with @transformjustice.bsky.social. Join us to hear more about the findings from their new report “Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice”. 🗓️ 17 June 🕛 12pm-1pm Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resolving-...
Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice
How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?
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⏳ Last chance for LEPH2026 early bird tickets! Register by 14 June for 10% off. After that, standard rates apply. 👉 leph2026.org/registration/
Our postdoctoral researcher Dr Amy Loughery @lawatleeds.bsky.social has been speaking to BBC News about cuckooing and the exploitation of vulnerable people in county lines. Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police tell BBC
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.
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⌛️ 2 weeks to go until our webinar with @transformjustice.bsky.social “Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice”. 🕛 12pm-1pm 🗓️ 17 June 2026 📍 Online Get your ticket below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resolving-...
Resolving crime without court: lessons from practice
How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts?
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🚨 Early bird deadline extended 🚨 We’ve moved the LEPH2026 early bird deadline to 14 June following requests from attendees needing time for organisational approval. Join us in Leeds, 6–9 September 2026 👇 leph2026.org
Read our latest newsletter to: 🗓️ See the newly-published LEPH2026 programme 🗒️ Read a new report on the politics of policing partnerships 💻 Register for a webinar about resolving crime without court mailchi.mp/6530b01e0409...
