Simon Harding
University of West London
26 Papers
117 Citations
Simon Harding is an academic researcher from University of West London. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Criminal justice. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 24 publications. Previous affiliations of Simon Harding include Open University & Middlesex University.
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Papers
An Introduction to Gangs and Serious Youth Violence in the United Kingdom
TL;DR: In this article, a special issue on UK gangs and youth violence is introduced to coincide with the launch of the National Centre for Gang Research at the University of West London (NCG).
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Getting to the Point? Reframing Narratives on Knife Crime:
TL;DR: This article reviewed and reframed the contemporary debates on knife crime which remain tied to concepts of fear, protection and fashion, and proposed a new approach to reframing these debates.
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An altered state? Emergent changes to illicit drug markets and distribution networks in scotland.
TL;DR: The findings have the capacity to further inform police and practitioners about the diverse and evolving nature of drug distribution in Scotland, so that they may become more effective in improving the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.
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Unleashed: The Phenomena of Status Dogs and Weapon Dogs
Simon Harding
- 29 Aug 2012
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors set on record the recent cultural phenomenon of the use of certain dog breeds - both legal and illegal - to "convey status" upon their owners.
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A Typology of Street Robbery and Gang Organization: Insights from Qualitative Research in Scotland
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the relationship between street gang organization and robbery and found that the type of robbery is affected by the level of organization a gang is at, and that robbery is often planned in advance and the proceeds of crime are divided more evenly amongst group members.