Conor Murray Editor & Author

Philip Birch is an Associate Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. During his academic career he has taught in the British, USA and Australian university systems. Prior to entering academia Philip worked as a criminologist in the field holding posts in the UK prison service as well as in the crime and disorder field, which involved managing a specialist crime unit. Philip has published books, book chapters, peer reviewed articles and Government reports in his main areas of research – offender management & rehabilitation; police, prisons and probation practices; gender inclusive violence, with a particular focus on domestic & family violence, and sex work. In 2019, Philip was invited to present his research at the United Nations. He has secured over $860K in research funding and support grants to date, which has addressed a variety of themes within his areas of expertise. Philip also holds an honorary research fellowship in the School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK, as well as a Professorial Associate at Ashworth Research Centre, Ashworth High Secure Hospital, National Health Services, UK. Philip is a Visiting Professor (Police Science) in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of South Wales, UK and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Philip was the co-founder and inaugural editor in chief of the Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice (JCRPP, 2014-2017) and Abuse: An International Impact Journal (2020 – Present). He was also the editor in chief of Salus: an international journal for law enforcement and public safety (2018 – 2021) and sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research.

Conor Murray is a Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Ulster University. He sits on the Executive Board of NIACRO, an NGO dedicated to reducing crime and its impact on people and communities in the north of Ireland. As early career researcher, he is focused on disseminating the findings of his doctoral research, which included a nine-month ethnographic study in Hydebank Wood (YOC) College. His research findings will be published in a book in 2022. While writing the monograph Conor has also been exploring research interests in disciplines of gender, sexuality, policing, and religion. He has secured over £100,000 in research funding and support grants and has published book chapters, peer reviewed articles and reports.

Andrew McInnes is an Adjunct Associate Professor with Charles Sturt University, working in the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security. Until July 2020 he was a Senior Lecturer at the Charles Sturt University campus in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia where he was a course manager and lecturer in criminal justice, leadership and policing subjects, both on campus and online. He has previously led in the development of a start-up academic institution on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government in the United Arab Emirates, including in the design, accreditation and delivery of new academic programs in policing, security and crime scene investigation. Dr. McInnes served as a Police Officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and Police Service of Northern Ireland for almost 31 years. On retirement in 2013 he held the rank of Superintendent and was the Deputy Head of Training and Development in the Northern Ireland Police College. He served in a wide range of operational and Headquarter roles including District Commander, Criminal Justice development, counter-terrorism operations and training delivery and evaluation.