Narissa MacLennan-Matthews

    Overview

    Professional memberships

    American Society of Criminology

    British Society of Criminology

    Honour Abuse Rsearch Matrix (HARM)

    Profile summary

    Narissa has an MSc in Criminology where she explored the legal systems within law enforcement in the United Kingdom and the continued struggle victims and potential victims face in being protected against 'so-called honour-based violence and abuse'.

    Teaching interests

    Honour-Based Violence

    Gender-Based Violence

    Hate Crime

    Global Terrorism

    Religious Ideologies and Terrorism

    Domestic Violent Extremism (UK & USA)

    Human Trafficking

    Sexual Explotation 

    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):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Academic qualifications

    15 Social sciences, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Is the Legal System and Law Enforcement in the United Kingdom Failing to Protect Potential Victims of Honour Crimes?, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

    Sept 2019Jul 2020

    Award Date: 16 Nov 2020

    15 Social sciences, First Degree, 'In The End Is My Beginning' A Study of the Trial and Execution of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

    Sept 2017Jul 2019

    Award Date: 5 Sept 2019

    Research Interests

    • Honour-Based Violence
    • Honour Killings
    • Global Terrorism
    • Hate Crime
    • Jihadist Hegemonic Masculinities
    • Religious Ideologies & Terrorism