Criminalisation of Migrant Women
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Criminology
Abstract
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Publications
Gelsthorpe, L
(2012)
DAS Monthly Newsletter - mention of full report published 24/08/12
Gelsthorpe, L
(2012)
Migrant Rights Network Newsletter - mention of full report published 24/08/12.
Padfield, D
(2012)
Open Democracy Network - interview
Hales, L
(2011)
Research on criminalisation of migrant women
in Prison service journal
Hales Liz
(2012)
The Criminalisation of Migrant Women
Hales Liz
(2012)
The Criminalisation of Migrant Women
Burman, M
(2017)
The Oxford Handbook of Criminology
Gelsthorpe, L
(2014)
The Routledge Handbook of European Criminology
Gelsthorpe, L
(2012)
Victims of trafficking, smuggling and work under duress in custody
Gelsthorpe, L
(2018)
Women and the Criminal Justice System: Failing Witnesses and Offenders
| Description | Please see previous record of talks to non-academic audiences including third sector and campaigning groups and school children. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Education,Government, Democracy and Justice,Other |
| Impact Types | Policy & public services |
| Description | HM Inspectorate Prisons Review of Inspection Protocols |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health |
| Impact | Participation in HM Inspectorate of Prisons Review of inspection protocols. Questions added to the protocols on the basis of the criminalisation of migrant women research. Inclusion of appropriate references to trafficking and A greater emphasis on maintaining and re-establishing appropriate child contact for those in custody. Safety and Security sections were also revised on the basis of our findings: • The need for police referrals where there were disclosures of rape or abuse irrespective of NRM procedures • In the context of making women more aware of procedures and immigration matters, the Importance of making women aware of the issuing of IS 91s • In the context of discussion on bullying -the need to be aware of the potential impact of bullying between co-defendants where one is pleading not guilty. • The expectation that a note would be made on the prisoner files once a NRM referral had been made and better sharing of information between healthcare and other staff in relation to indicators. Letter received from Barbara Buchanan, HM Inspectorate of Prisons to acknowledge this. |
| Description | Member of Chief Inspector of Probation Advisory Group |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | I have helped to steer the Chief Inspector of Probation to particular research and evaluation areas based on my knowledge and research, including questions to ask about migrant women in prison. |
| Description | CHRGS (Migration flows across the Mediterranean: migrants, asylum-seekers and criminal networks) |
| Amount | £20,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Department | Isaac Newton Trust |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2016 |
| End | 06/2016 |
| Description | Small grant |
| Amount | £20,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2016 |
| End | 12/2017 |
| Title | Excel spreadsheet |
| Description | In terms of our interview format, we recorded all the areas we hoped to gather information on using an excel spreadsheet. Our method of gathering data at initial meetings was not to use a list of questions, but to encourage the women to recount their experiences; allowing them to feel in control of the interview and giving them as much time as was feasible.. We could then use the spreadsheet to record information gathered after each interview and to identify gaps that we could ask about at future meetings. The initial goal to use scorings (1-5) in some areas, such as satisfaction with legal representation, was not very productive, particularly as many women did not know what they could expect and others were anxious about appearing to criticise others who might influence their future. The initial goal of tape recording all interviews also presented problems. Some of the prisons would not give consent and it was evident that using a tape recorder had a negative impact on women's willingness to talk. We did use an interview consent form explaining what the research was about, guaranteeing anonymity and stating that the woman could terminate her involvement in the interview at any stage. However the degree of anxiety was so high with some women that they said I am happy to talk to you but I am not signing anything. Our experience in interviewing women is that some needed a couple of meetings before they would disclose anything. However we were seeing women who had recently been arrested and were confused and afraid. |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2012 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | None. |
| Title | Excel spreadsheet |
| Description | Excel spreadsheet. All data anonymised and held within the University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology qualitative data repository. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | None |
| Description | Collaboration with Professor Kaoru Aoyama |
| Organisation | Kobe University |
| Department | Graduate School of Intercultural Studies |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Contributions in kind (professional time); March 2017 hosted a joint workshop on Human Trafficking with presentations from the University of Cambridge and Kobe University with a view to developing a research partnership. |
| Collaborator Contribution | As above - March 2017 hosted a joint workshop on Human Trafficking with presentations from the University of Cambridge and Kobe University with a view to developing a research partnership. |
| Impact | Above March 2017 joint workshop on Human Trafficking (15 presentations) is the only outcome at present. |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | PROMIS and CAMMIGRES |
| Organisation | Kobe University |
| Department | Research Centre for Promoting Intercultural Studies |
| Country | Japan |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Kobe University Research Centre for Promoting Intercultural Studies (PROMIS) and CAMMIGRES in Cambridge are developing common interests in generating positive social responses to migration in Japan and in the UK. On the initiative of Professor Kaoru Aoyama, a proposal was submitted to the Anglo-Daiwa Foundation for funds to set up the first stage of collaboration in 2015-16. This stage involves both visits to Cambridge and Kobe University and a seminar event in Kobe University in early 2016. PROMIS' research goals are to build a network of key research centres on cross-border migration in between Asia and Europe. It aims to apply for the funding from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Core-to-Core Programme Advanced Research Networks for five years starting FY 2016. If acquired, this fund will lead to global research connections and engagements with cutting edge academic institutions contributing to future policy making. The Thematic Interests of PROMIS: Colleagues based at PROMIS are currently interested in cross-border female migration into Jaan and are in the process of building an international Asia-Europe network of key research centres. The focus of this research network will be on the nature of female migration and how public policies particularly those related to welfare and the increasing diversification of society can address the issues raised by such migration. The aim of the research would be to develop evidence-based practical strategies to address the global changes caused by such migration, which are now becoming a more significant social issue in many countries. The current chairperson of the international exchange division of PROMIS, Professor Kaoru Aoyama, visited Cambridge in September 2014, to discuss possible collaborative and comparative research. The visit was hosted by Professor Arnot, Professor Gelsthorpe and Dr. Wheeler. This visit indicated that the first step in establishing a collaboration would be to identify a common methodology and a theoretical framework. |
| Collaborator Contribution | As above. Prof Loraine Gelsthorpe visited Japan in September 2015 to further advance this collaboration. |
| Impact | Too early to report. |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | A talk about the methodological aspects of the research to the cohort of MPhil Criminology students in November, 2020 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | 50 students attended a methods talk in which I described the methods used for the Criminalisation of migrant women research. The talk prompted lively discussion afterwards about the use of interpreters. Three students are now conducting research in this area for their MPhil dissertations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | Amnesty International Annual Public Lecture (Ely Branch) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I delivered the Amnesty International Annual Public Lecture (Ely Branch) on 'The criminalisation of migrant women'. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | COPOLIS Research Group and Geispe International Thematic Network Seminar (Barcelona) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | University of Barcelona Policy and Practice Conference, 'Control and Care: migrant women'. COPOLIS Research Group and Geispe International Thematic Network seminar - International Sociological Debates. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Cambridge Society for Psychotherapy open seminar - The Criminalisation of Migrant Women |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Open seminar delivered to a varied audience including the general public, for the Cambridge Society for Psychotherapy. The talk was entitled 'The Criminalisation of Migrant Women' and took place on 9 September 2017 to an audience totalling 43 people. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Clinical forum at HMP Holloway |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Reported research findings to date. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
| Description | Gender, Law and Institutions Conference (Cyprus) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Attended an event entitled Gender, Law and Institutions co-organised by UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment and the Department of Law of the University of Cyprus, Policy and Practice, involving academics and professional practitioners, providing a valuable opportunity for opinion-forming and ongoing debate. The event also enabled participants to develop plans for further research activity. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Mobility, Crime and Citizenship Seminar for Oxford COMPASS series |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participated in seminar and further discussion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
| Description | Presentation and recommendations to Criminal Casework Review Commission |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation of research findings and further recommendations to a training session at the Criminal Casework Review Commission. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Presentation to International Conference on Trafficking (BAWSO) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presented research findings, leading to requests for further information and positive feedback confirming the presentation had influenced audience opinion in this field. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Presentation to Trafficking Law and Policy Forum (London) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This event provided an opportunity to report research findings, leading to requests for further information. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| Description | Talk scheduled 30 April 2018 - City, University of London |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Scheduled to deliver a talk entitled 'Women as Victim Offenders: Negotiating the Paradox' to an expected audience of 100 at City, University of London. Organised by the Women, Crime and Criminal Justice Network (British Society of Criminology - Women, Crime and Criminal Justice Network: Critical Conversations in Gender and Criminology Series) supported by Department of Sociology, City, University of London and the University of Essex The audience will include both academics and professional practitioners. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.city.ac.uk/events/2018/april/critical-conversation-in-gender-and-criminology-series-wome... |
| Description | Talk to Amnesty International |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Supporters |
| Results and Impact | Talk to Amnesty International in February 2017 to 50-100 people, to increase public awareness of issues relating to migration and people smuggling. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Talk to Association of Charitable Foundations Penal Affairs Network |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Supporters |
| Results and Impact | Delivered a talk to the Association of Charitable Foundations, which led to questions and further discussion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Talk to Cambridge Migration Research Network |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Delivered a talk to the Cambridge Migration Research Network on the Criminalisation of Migrant Women, to academics and practitioners, followed by Q&As. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Talk to School of Language and Communication Studies (University of East Anglia) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Delivered a talk on 'The language barrier to victim recognition' at the School of Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia to fellow academics and students. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Talk to students and prospective students - University of Cambridge Open Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Talk to approx. 30 students and prospective students as part of the University of Cambridge Open Day. This provided an opportunity to expand upon the courses offered and the life of the Institute of Criminology, including library tours and introductions to key staff. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Victims of Trafficking in Custody Workshop for DAS Annual Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This workshop stimulated interest, informed debate and led to requests for further information. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
| Description | Workshop on Criminalisation of Migrant Women Workers (Cambridge) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Workshop formed part of a Conference on Women, Crime and Criminal Justice Practice at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge. The audience reported changes in views, opinion and behaviour and demonstrated an interest in further involvement. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |