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Audience listening to Professor Charlie Lloyd speak at the Centre's annual conference.

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Co-Director speaks about the importance of lived experience voices at national event on diversion

Professor Adam Crawford speaking

Professor Adam Crawford led a key roundtable discussion on the importance of listening to the voices of people with lived experience on September 24, 2025.

Centre conference explores how to improve outcomes for vulnerable people

Presentation at the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre's annual conference 2025

The ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre has hosted its second annual conference in Leeds, bringing together leading academics, police professionals, policymakers, and community leaders.