10 years of industry experience in the field including roles within Victim Support, Prison and Probation Services and Local authority lead prevention work with young people.When I am not studying outside of work, I love to spend time with my partner, daughter and my extended family and like to travel whenever possible.I am also guilty of watching far too much reality TV.
Research interests;
Professional responsibility, wellbeing in practice and career development.
Qualifications;
Dr Saeb Kasm is a Lecturer in Criminology at Arden University’s School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law. He is module leader for Crimes of the Powerful and Criminal Justice System and Globalisation on the MA in Serious and Violent Crime, and teaches across a range of undergraduate criminology modules. He brings his research and international professional experience into the classroom, helping students understand the real-world dynamics of crime, power and justice.
Dr Paolo Baffero is Lecturer in Criminology within the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law. He holds a BSc in Sociology from the University of Milano-Bicocca, an MA in Criminology from Middlesex University, and a PhD in Criminology and Sociology from the University of South Wales. His research critically examines the intersections of law, policy, and social justice, with a particular focus on how legal systems shape, constrain, or respond to the experiences of marginalised and structurally disadvantaged communities.
Dr Charlotte Rigby is a Lecturer in Criminology at Arden’s Birmingham campus. She is a cultural sociologist and social historian, with a keen interest in working-class histories, archival research and the life course approach. She was awarded her PhD from the University of Staffordshire in 2024.
Prior to teaching Criminology at Arden University, I also taught Criminology at Huddersfield University whilst undertaking Doctoral Research in the Probation Sector. A true Criminologist I have a First Class Honours Degree in Criminology, as well as a PhD in Criminology.
Dr. David Temple is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology within the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. David joined Arden University after previously working as a research associate at Teesside University and lecturer at Leeds Trinity University. His previous research experience includes working with older male offenders in their desistance attempts within a probation setting, which informed his doctoral research. David holds a PhD in criminology from Teesside University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Dr David Honeywell is a lecturer in criminology at Arden University who began his academic career in 2013 at the University of York where he worked as an associate lecturer while studying his PhD ‘ex-prisoners and the transformation of self through higher education’. His study was inspired by his own personal journey as an ex- prisoner who escaped a dysfunctional life through education later in life. While in prison in the 1990's he gained an Open University qualification which later led to degrees in criminology, social research methods and sociology.
Rita Saville BA (Hons), Dip.CSE (Dunelm), PGCE, PGCert, FHEA
Rita joined Arden University as a lecturer in the Department of Investigation, Security and Defence in 2023. Prior to this, she worked for fifteen years as a crime scene investigator within the police service, and two years as a forensic specialist.
Richard Charlton (MSc, FHEA)
Catherine is a Senior Lecturer in law and Programme Leader at Arden University. Prior to this Catherine has taught at other higher education institutions. Catherine also has experience of teaching apprentices at varying levels and is a qualified solicitor with practice experience in civil litigation. Her undergraduate degree was in Archaeology and Geography, from which she progressed to complete a PGCE in Secondary Education.