Project Blog

Research update

February 2025

The new year marked a year since the launch of the project. The first phase has focused on laying the groundwork- undertaking scoping activities, developing the theoretical framework, and securing access to initial research sites. Fieldwork began in May 2024, and since then we have been busy gathering data across our two qualitative work packages, including an online ethnography using the Indeemo app, as well as conducting interviews with policymakers, practitioners, and people under penal supervision. Initial fieldwork has been undertaken in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and preparations are underway for fieldwork in the Republic of Ireland, England, and Wales over the course of the year. There have also been developments in our quantitative work package, with official data being gathered across the five nations ready for analysis in the coming months.

As the research progresses, we look forward to sharing news via the project blog. Keep an eye out for more updates.