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Alexandra Burgess

Alexandra Burgess

    Overview

    Profile summary

    Alexandra is  a PHD candidate within the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth.

    She has a particular expertise in positive social and wellbeing outcomes for adults with complex needs and offending behaviour having run services for this cohort both in and out of custody for many years. 

    Alexandra's research area of expertise is sexual harm prevention with a key focus on secondary prevention and recovery capital for those at risk of harming sexually.

    Alexandra is also a Visiting Specialist at the University of Plymouth where she delivers lectures on sexual harm prevention and ressearch methods, provides academic supervision and marking.

     

     

    Research Interests

    • Sexual abuse prevention
    • Intersectional research

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions