Pracademics in Criminal Justice

Di Turgoose is Associate Professor and National Teacher Fellow located in the discipline of Criminology and Criminal Justice at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.Victoria Knight is Associate Professor of Research at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.Darren Woodward is Lecturer at the School of Criminal Justice, Arden University, Coventry, UK.

• Foreword1. Introduction: Locating pracademics in criminal Justice PART 1: An Anatomy of the Pracademic in Criminal Justice 2. Applying Anthropology to Culturally-Conscious Criminal Legal Concerns 3. Intrapreneurship and criminal justice: Pracademia with purpose 4. The Never-ending barriers for the formerly incarcerated pracademic PART 2: Pracademic Transitions5. Learning to Live with Liminality: Reflections of a probation pracademic 6. The role and experiences of Forensic Psychologist pracademics working within a Long Term and High Security prison setting 7. Pracademia: Lessons to be Learned when Transiting from Practice to Academia PART 3: The Application of Pracademia 8. ‘When you have walked the walk…’ Transitions from prison landings to Higher Education (HE) 9. Operationalising theory: The role of the pracademic in the pedagogy of student police officers 10. Filling in the gaps: Australian pracademics creating social justice impact in a criminal justice setting11. The challenges of keeping it real: The role of storytelling and digital technology in probation training to explore risk and desistance 12. Exploring the Potential of Virtual Environments in Addressing Domestic Violence and Abuse in the pracademic classroom 13. A Foot in All of the Camps: A Personal Reflection of the Merging of Lived Experience, Practice and Academia

As a criminal justice manager and criminal justice professor, I have seen first-hand the challenges and rewards of navigating the complex world of criminal justice practice with academia. "Pracademics in Criminal Justice" captures these complexities with remarkable clarity and insight. The diverse perspectives offered by the contributors – from those on the front lines of law enforcement to those who have experienced the system first hand – paint a rich and nuanced portrait of the field. This edited collection challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about justice and rehabilitation, and what and who counts as a pracademic. This book is not just an academic exercise; it is a practical toolkit for anyone seeking to make a real difference in the lives of others.Dr. Stephen A. MorrealeIn an era where the boundaries between academia and practice are increasingly blurred, "Pracademics in Criminal Justice" emerges as an essential guide for navigating the complex landscape of criminal justice and academia. This edited collection, curated by Turgoose, Knight, and Woodward, brings together a diverse chorus of voices – from seasoned probation officers and police to formerly incarcerated individuals, forensic psychologists, and advocates for social justice. Each chapter offers a unique perspective, illuminating the challenges and opportunities facing pracademics in their field.The book's strength lies in its unflinching honesty and its commitment to bridging theory and practice. Whether you are a seasoned criminal justice professional seeking new insights or a student eager to understand the real-world implications of your studies, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration."Pracademics in Criminal Justice" is not just a book; it is a call to action for a more just and equitable future. I wholeheartedly endorse it for anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact in the field of criminal justice and criminal justice education.Dr.Stephen A. Morreale