Dr Darren Woodward completed his PhD in Criminology in 2018. It was a qualitative research project that examined the community experiences of men who had been convicted of child sex offences. He has worked at The University Centre Grimsby where he was a Programme Leader for criminology, and Coventry University (Scarborough Campus) where he taught on the Professional Policing (pre-join) programme, before joining Arden’s School of Criminal Justice in May 2022. Darren is also an ex-prison officer, having served for just under 17 years.

Catherine is a non practising Solicitor. Originally qualifying as a family lawyer specialising in financial work in London/Surrey area, she moved to the Midlands and worked in High Street legal aid practices undertaking a wide mix of financial and child work.

Claire is currently the interim Head of Department for Postgraduate Criminology and Criminal Justice. She  has extensive industry experience, from 20 years working for Wiltshire Police; specialising in Crime Prevention and environmental design. Claire went into FE/HE education in 2011, teaching criminology, sociology and uninformed public service. Her qualifications are; MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice (2018), Professional Dip in Crime prevention & environmental design, BSc (Hons) in Social Policy and Criminology (2012).

Paul is an experienced academic leader with broad expertise across business management and significant specialist knowledge in assessment, quality, and academic governance. Prior to joining Arden University, he served as an Associate Head of School at Coventry University. He entered higher education in 2008 following a career in further education, progressing from Graduate Teaching Assistant through to Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Head of Department, Associate Head, and Head of School.