International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute
Tim leads the International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute's data-driven programme of research on public protection issues, funded by the Dawes Trust. He has over 20 years’ experience of undertaking research, evaluation and consultancy examining the processes and impacts of different criminal justice interventions in the UK, Europe, and Australia.
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Tim joined ARU from the University of Hertfordshire where he was a Senior Lecturer in forensic psychology (between 2018 and 2023). He has previously held roles at Middlesex University, London (2016-2017), Birkbeck, University of London (2010-2015), University of New South Wales, Australia (2009-2013), King's College, London (2003-2010), London South Bank University (1999-2003), and Imperial College, London (1997-1998).
In addition to teaching and research posts in academia, Tim has worked in senior research roles with the Home Office (Counter-Extremism Unit) and Ministry of Justice (HM Inspectorate of Prisons).
The effectiveness of interventions designed to prevent and deter crime, including work by law enforcement and related agencies like the police, courts, youth justice, probation, and prison services.
McSweeney, T. (2023). Data Insight: The outcomes of serious and organised crime cases appearing before the criminal courts in England and Wales. Swindon: ADR UK.
Science Animated. (2023). Who is prosecuted for serious and organised crimes, and what happens to them? Gloucestershire: SciAni.
Adler, J.R. et al., (2023). ASSIST Trauma Care - Guiding Young Minds: Feasibility and pilot study report. London: Youth Endowment Fund.
Adler, J.R. et al., (2023). Brandon Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy for Young People - Systemic Integrative Treatment: Feasibility and pilot study report. London: Youth Endowment Fund.
Adler, J.R. et al., (2023). Family Support – The Transition and Resilience Project: Feasibility and pilot study report. London: Youth Endowment Fund.
Adler, J.R. et al., (2023). RISE Mutual CIC - Child to Parent Violence Programme: Feasibility and pilot study report. London: Youth Endowment Fund.
Catalani, V., et al., (2023). Profiling the vendors of COVID-19 related product on the Darknet: an observational study. Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions and Health. 20 p., 100051. (E-pub ahead of print.)
McSweeney, T. (2022). Data Insight: Emerging findings on the nature, extent and outcomes of serious and organised crime cases prosecuted in England and Wales. Swindon: ADR UK.
Gekoski, A., Adler, J.R. and McSweeney, T. (2022). Profiling the Fraudster: Findings From A Rapid Evidence Assessment. Global Crime, 23(4): 422-442.
McSweeney, T. (2022). Data Explained: Understanding the nature, extent and outcomes of serious and organised crime cases heard before the Crown Court in England and Wales. Swindon: ADR UK.
McSweeney, T. (2021). Working with service users who consume Class A drugs and are in contact with the criminal justice system. London: Clinks Evidence Library.
McSweeney, T. (2021). ‘Treatment in Criminal Justice Settings: Mandatory vs Voluntary Treatment and Rehabilitation’ in (Eds.) N. el-Guebaly, G. Carrà, M. Galanter and A. Baldacchino, Textbook of Addiction Treatment: International Perspectives, pp.1423-1436. New York: Springer.
A national data linkage study to assess the extent, nature and outcomes of serious and organised crime prosecuted before the criminal courts in England and Wales. Presentation at the 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Florence, Italy. 8 September 2023.
ADR UK Research Fellows: Insights from criminal justice data. Invited presentation as part of the ONS Research Excellence Series, online seminar. 25 January 2023.