Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Our work and research supports sharing of information and collaboration between agencies/organisations in relation to human trafficking and victim care.
Cyber Crime and Human Factors
A core ambition of our research is to support cyber sensemaking and situation awareness and implement strong safeguards to prevent user-focused attacks from occurring.
Terrorism and Violent Extremism
SSI members are currently involved with projects focusing specifically on different 'extremist ideologies'. This work is conducted in partnership with a host of different agencies, groups and individuals.
Designing Out Crime
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
- The design and manipulation of the built environment to reduce the risk of crime
- Exploring the link between the design features of the built environment and their association with crime risk.
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
SSI is actively engaging with partners to address the considerable gaps in recognition and action in relation to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
We are committed to research that has a positive impact on improving the safety of children and society.
Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
SSI members are currently involved with: forensic ballistic research; forensic genetics research; validity of forensic research and utility of forensic evidence; forensic speech science; digital forensic research.