Senior Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Studies

I have been lecturing at the University of Bedfordshire for 10 years. My background as a practitioner is eclectic – but grounded in youth justice. My professional experience started shortly after graduating by volunteering at a homeless shelter, followed by a period working in the United States in a young offenders programme for adolescents primarily involved in gang-related activity and crime. Upon my return, I worked for a community drug project and residential rehabilitation centre for adolescents with substance dependency issues. I have also worked in the Youth Offending Teams before working as a therapist in high-supervision children’s homes working with harmful sexual behaviours.

Other References

• X (previously Twitter) @ashcrismac
• LinkedIn
• Facebook: Childhood and Youth Studies community (University of Bedfordshire)

Qualifications

• PhD (ongoing) - University of Bedfordshire
• PG Certificate in Academic Practice
• MA Community and Criminal Justice – De Montfort University
• BA Hons Sociology – University of Greenwich
• Diploma in Humanistic Counselling – Aylesbury College

Teaching Expertise

• Addiction and Society
• Safeguarding children and young people
• Social Sciences at Work
• Youth Justice
• Perceptions and Discourses of Childhood

Research Interests

• Toxic masculinity and youth
• Fatherhood, masculinity and children with additional needs
• Vicarious trauma and professional fatigue

Projects

• SASS Employability Group
• Podcasts at Radio Lab
• Member of NOTA

External Roles

• Volunteer for the Dads Group – Flying Start / Early Years Alliance
• Consultation for an organisation working with families with addiction issues
• Rugby coach – Aylesbury Rugby Club

Contact Details

Office Telephone No: +44 (0)1234 400 400

Office: C421 (check email for office hours)

E: ashley.mccormac@beds.ac.uk