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The absence of data concerning homeless populations is not a new phenomenon. It underlines the wider invisibility from which unhoused people suffer. theconversation.com/the-uk-governm…

ONS U-turns on plan to stop publishing data on deaths of homeless people after furious outcry bigissue.com/news/housing/h…

We will not end homelessness by criminalising it. We need a national programme to build social housing and more investment in specialist services like Housing First thetimes.co.uk/article/a-fine… [£]

Looking forward to the First Border Zemiologies launch! Thrilled to discuss my book with wonderful scholars whose work means a lot to me Victoria Canning @FraSoliman Imen El Amouri إيمان العموري and Steve Tombs. *Please save the date 👇👇👇

Nearly 2,500 homeless people in England and Wales have been arrested in the past five years under the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act, new figures have revealed. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

We've joined 36 other organisations urging James Cleverly🇬🇧 to rethink proposals in the #CriminalJusticeBill that would fine and imprison people simply because they're forced to sleep rough. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

Registration now open for the launch of Border Harms and Everyday Violence by Evgenia Iliadou - 4 June, 3-4.30pm First of our Border Zemiology thematic group events with @BorderCrim A phenomenal book and vital intervention - we hope to see you there 👇🏾law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/…

Coming soon to a bookshelf near you! A new collection on holistic, person centred responses to reduce reoffinding and a brilliant array of ideas on approaches to support (re)integration, (re)settlement and (re)habilitation from some great minds here. routledge.com/Holistic-Respo…

🗣️ Almost two thirds of people in destitution live with a chronic health condition or disability. Cutting people’s eligibility for benefits won't help. The PM's speech was an irresponsible war of words on people who already aren’t getting enough support. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi….

Justice after Grenfell? www5.open.ac.uk/research-centr… In this blog post, Steve Tombs reflects on the lack of justice 7 years on from the fire at Grenfell Tower, and asks whether a radical transformation of society is needed Social Policy & Criminology at the Open University CCSE Keir Irwin-Rogers Gerry Mooney 🚩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐶⚽️🦊🍀

2 men trying to outdo each other with cruelty to some of most vulnerable people - totally dehumanising debate about refugees & asylum seekers. Note to them both: people seeking asylum are not “illegal migrants” - what we need to stop the boats are safe & legal routes #BBCDebate

Homelessness has worsened significantly since the last election. Yet, most of the parties vying for power appear to dedicate much less word count in manifestos to tackling homelessness. 👀 our analysis here ➡️ amn.st/6014gvzna

Primodos 2024: The Quest for Justice Continues Sharon Hartles - Critical Criminologist Huge thanks to everyone for your continued support! 🙌 Shoutout to: Social Policy & Criminology at the Open University OU Arts & Social Sciences Dan McCulloch Patient Safety Learning Helen Hughes European Group CCSE LJMU Criminology William McGowan www5.open.ac.uk/research-centr…

Rough sleepers offered emergency shelter as UK temperatures plummet According to the UK Security Agency, cold weather periods often increase the number of homeless deaths: “Sleeping rough increases the risk of cold-related illness and death.” theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

NEW: Last year we reported that 55 homeless children had died while living in temporary accommodation in 4 yrs We reported that TA deaths were likely much higher, because data collection was not routine Now, new research shows between Oct 2023-Sept 2024, 80 children died in TA.

Still time to register for this free webinar with Laura Kelly-Corless and Dan McCulloch "Deaf people’s experiences after prison" eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-peoples… @Eventbrite

Any shares would be appreciated, I am looking for participants for my thesis research to understand deaf identity #DeafAwarenessWeek

Dear all, you are invited to the Open Psychology Research Centre (OPRC) FREE online lecture "Accents in the courtroom" delivered by Prof Lara Frumkin on 14th May from 7pm to 8pm OU_Psychology&Counselling OU Arts & Social Sciences OU Law School events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fb5534b2…

Just a week to go to catch our criminology academic Dan McCulloch speaking at this free event on deaf people's experiences after prison. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-peoples…