Dr Joanne Richards
Teaching Fellow
Summary
Summary
My PhD explored how the criminal justice system responds to the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder. Prior to working at Portsmouth I have worked in psychiatric facilities, and special education, predominantly working with those with ASD / communication problems and challneging behaviour.
In the voluntary sector I have worked as an approrpiate adult and witness support.
Interests
Vulnerability
Witness interviews
The role of the appropriate adult
Understanding the police caution
Teaching
I have taught on several modules including;
Understanding criminology, Questioning criminology, Crimes of the powerful, Criminal Justice, Psychology for criminologists, Pyshcology and justice, Researching Criminology, Skills for criminologists.
I have also been involved in a variety of distance learning courses under graduate and postgraduate.
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