A specialist on the psychology of crime and the development of criminal behaviour has joined the University of Greenwich as its new Professor of Criminology. Darrick Jolliffe is the author and co-author of numerous articles, book chapters and reports on the two areas of expertise. He is also an expert on evaluating whether 'interventions' can help reduce reoffending. His work has assessed the impact of community justice initiatives, high-intensity training for young offenders and methods of policing violence by organised gangs. He is also a lead independent evaluator of the Social Impact Bond at Peterborough Jail, the first 'payment by results' scheme for reoffending in the world.
Formerly a senior lecturer in criminology at the University of Leicester, Professor Jolliffe said: "I am looking forward to being part of the dynamic and enthusiastic team at Greenwich. The university already has a fine reputation for teaching and my ambition is to contribute to the existing upward trend that criminology at Greenwich has for research excellence."