These past days I’ve found myself working with the Administration Penitentiare (Prison Administration) in Luxembourg. Ahead of my visit I shared with friends that I was working in a prison. It was clear most jumped to the assumption that my focus was on inmates. Many were surprised when I said it wasn’t. My focus was … Continue reading The role of active bystandership in supporting prison staff and inmates
Words matter but actions are also needed – How social psychology can help to address football related violence.
When tensions spill over between rival football supporters, as they sometimes do in matches involving Rangers and Celtic, it can be tempting to see the behaviour as inevitable. The rivalry is historic, emotional, and deeply tied to identity. Yet social science tells a different story. Behaviour in groups is rarely inevitable, it is patterned, influenced, … Continue reading Words matter but actions are also needed – How social psychology can help to address football related violence.
The Power Of The Situation – Part 2
I’ve written before using this title. I applied it to a policing issue. I wanted to use the same title to explore how the power of the situation plays out in many different issues. A focus on the individual is often a priority for many involved in the prevention of harm, however a focus on … Continue reading The Power Of The Situation – Part 2
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