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i “Accessible, authoritative, and theoretically informed, Applied Photovoice in Criminal Justice is a much- needed, practical guide to this increasingly important research technique. Drawing on material from across a range of projects, the text is enlivened with examples demon- strating the critical potential of the method. It is a must buy for students and scholars alike.” Eamonn Carrabine, Professor of Sociology, University Of Essex “Visual literacy has become as important a research skill as analysing interviews and interpreting statistics. Wendy Fitzgibbon not only explains how to understand images in criminal justice, but equips the reader with new skills and, using international examples, demonstrates how those without ‘voice’ can co-p roduce new knowledge through Photovoice.” Anne Worrall, Emerita Professor of Criminology, Keele University “Participant Action Research by visual means is finally being passion- ately advocated within criminology. Wendy Fitzgibbon`s newest book is a compelling, informative and internationally concerned guide to a cutting-e dge research approach. It is necessary reading for anyone interested in doing research within public and visual criminology.” Bettina Paul, Senior Researcher in Criminological Social Research at the Universität Hamburg “Building on the author’s pioneering work in criminological research, this book provides an exploration and overview of Photovoice as a par- ticipatory research approach. In the context of an increased emphasis on the importance of co- production within the criminal justice system and in allied fields, this book by Wendy Fitzgibbon provides a timely and important contribution.” Nicola Carr, Associate Professor in Criminology, University of Nottingham ii iii Applied Photovoice in Criminal Justice Building on her leading research in creative methodology, in this book Wendy Fitzgibbon explores and illustrates how Photovoice, a participa- tory, active research tool, can enable new insights and engagement with both marginalised people and those working with them in the criminal justice system. Through the use of research examples from criminal justice settings around Europe, the book explains how to undertake such research and face the ethical and practical challenges presented. Engaging, accessible and illustrated with original photographs, this book not only presents the theoretical and practical information necessary for researchers, students and practitioners to be able to utilise Photovoice, but demonstrates these with original empirical findings from an international range of projects, including work with probation officers, with female offenders and with the inmates of an open prison. Written in a clear and direct style, it is essential reading for all those engaged with criminal justice, criminological research methods and visual criminology. Wendy Fitzgibbon began her career as a probation officer and is now Reader in Criminology at the University of Westminster. She has maintained strong links with the probation service and associated vol- untary sector organisations. Her areas of research are Privatisation and Criminal Justice, Risk Management and Visual Criminology. iv Criminology in Focus Series Editor: Sandra Walklate This series offers a space for a “short format” book series which showcases and puts the spotlight on new research in criminology. We are interested in books that fit the “short- form” model; for example: theoretical think pieces, developments in criminal justice policy, paradigm- shifting innovations in the fields, a compelling case study that would be of interest to an international readership. We would like to attract “big names” as well as up-a nd- coming scholars; all books should speak and contribute to international criminological debates and conversations. Decolonising Justice for Aboriginal Youth with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Tamara Tulich, Harry Blagg, Maewyn Mutch, Robyn Williams, Suzie May and Michelle Stewart Coercive Control Charlotte Barlow and Sandra Walklate Applied Photovoice in Criminal Justice Wendy Fitzgibbon v Applied Photovoice in Criminal Justice Voices Made Visible Wendy Fitzgibbon vi First published 2022 by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2022 Wendy Fitzgibbon The right of Wendy Fitzgibbon to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing- in- Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging- in- Publication Data A catalog record has been requested for this book ISBN: 978- 0- 367- 86137- 7 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-03-230035-1 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-00-301712-7 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/ 9781003017127 Typeset in Times New Roman by Newgen Publishing UK vii For Two Inspirational Women Ashleigh Temperley And Carolyn Kardia viii ix Contents List of Figures x 1 Introduction 1 2 Creative Methods: Placing Photovoice in Context 7 3 Photovoice in Practice 22 4 Working with Women 40 5 Using Photovoice in the German Criminal Justice System 60 6 Ireland and the Probation Centre 78 7 Working with Practitioners and Students 99 8 Audiencing 120 9 Concluding Remarks on the Future of Photovoice 142 Index 149