Dr Paul Gray

Who am I?

I have been a Reader in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University since 2011. In the 15 years prior to that, I was primarily involved in conducting applied criminological research, managing and contributing to numerous small and large scale, multi-method evaluations for a wide range of funders - including the Home Office, the Youth Justice Board, the Welsh Government, and the Ministry of Justice. I have authored or co-authored numerous journal articles and research reports on a wide range of topics including, for example: youth justice; the resettlement of offenders; substance misuse; youth engagement; supported housing; and anti-social behaviour.

Academic and professional qualifications

PhD Criminology - Keele University (2008) 

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education - Keele University (2006)

MA Criminology (with distinction) - Scarman Centre, Leicester University (1996)

BSc (Hons) Psychology, Birmingham University (1995)

Previous employment

Prior to starting at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2011, I held research posts at Applied Research in Community Safety (ARCS), Nacro, Keele University, the University of Manchester, the University of Salford, and Salford City Council.

Other academic service (administration and management)

Deputy Director of the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies

Why study Criminology?

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate supervision (completed/in progress)

Research expertise

Youth offending and youth justice; the resettlement of offenders; substance misuse; and research methods

Publications

• Featured Works

• Books (authored/edited/special issues)

  P. Gray, D. Jump, H. Smithson (2023). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Youth Violence. Bristol University Press.

• Journal articles

  P. Gray (2015). 'I Hate Talking About It': Identifying and Supporting Traumatised Young People in Custody. The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice. 54(5), pp.434-450.

  P. Gray (2005). Book Review: After Crime and Punishment: Pathways to Offender Reintegration. Theoretical Criminology. 9(4), pp.507-511.

  P. Gray, P. Fraser (2005). Housing and heroin use: The role of floating support. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 12(4), pp.269-278.

  P. Gray, T. Seddon (2005). Prevention work with children disaffected from school: Findings from the evaluation of two innovative community-based projects. Health Education. 105(1), pp.62-72.

  P. Fraser, P. Gray (2004). Can supported housing help cut crime by drug users?. The Magistrate. 60(10),

  P. Fraser, P. Gray (2004). A port in a storm: supported housing for ex-offenders. Safer Society. 22, pp.15-18.

  P. Gray (2000). Repeat Victimisation in the Asian Community: A Study of Domestic Burglary. Crime Prevention and Community Safety. 2(2), pp.53-65.

• Chapters in books

• Reports

  K. Wong, A. Roberts, G. Bailey, R. Kinsella, P. Gray (2022). Youth Endowment Fund St Christopher's Fellowship, Feasibility Study Findings. Policy Evaluation and Research Unit, Manchester Metropolitan University, Youth Endowment Fund.

  K. Wong, P. Gray, A. Roberts, J. Crowther (2021). Youth Endowment Fund Empire Rugby Football League, Feasibility Study Findings. Policy Evaluation and Research Unit, Manchester Metropolitan University, Youth Endowment Fund.

  K. Wong, P. Gray, A. Roberts, D. Jump (2021). Youth Endowment Fund Empire Fighting Chance, Feasibility Study Findings. Policy Evaluation and Research Unit Manchester Metropolitan University, Youth Endowment Fund.

  K. Wong, A. Roberts, R. Kinsella, G. Bailey, P. Gray (2021). Youth Endowment Fund Lambeth Divert Feasibility Study Findings. Manchester Metropolitan University

  K. Haines, P. Gray, M. Liddle, C. Tofts, S. Wright (2011). Linking Policy, Strategy, Management and Practice: Informing and Modernising Care in a Substance Misuse Treatment Community. University of Swansea, Welsh Assembly Government.

  M. Maguire, K. Holloway, M. Liddle, F. Gordon, P. Gray, et al. A. Smith, SJ. Wright. (2009). Evaluation of the Transitional Support Scheme (TSS). Welsh Assembly Government. http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/evaluation-transitional-support-scheme/?lang=en, Welsh Assembly Government..

  SJ. Wright, P. Gray (2009). Employment support for ex-offenders. , Groundwork UK.

  SJ. Wright, M. Liddle, L. McAteer, A. Smith, P. Gray, et al. K. Haines. (2009). Evaluation of the INCLUDE programme. Welsh Assembly Government. http://www.gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/communities/safety/substancemisuse/research/includeeval/?lang=en, Welsh Assembly Government..

  P. Fraser, P. Gray, S. Wright, R. Grimshaw (2004). The Impact of Supported Housing Schemes on the Lifestyles of Problematic Drug Users. Nacro, Home Office Drugs & Alcohol Research Unit.

  P. Fraser, SJ. Wright, P. Gray, R. Grimshaw (2003). A multi-site study of the impact of supported housing on the lifestyles of problematic drug users. , Home Office.

  P. Gray (2003). Driving Ambitions. Nacro, Nacro.

  P. Fraser, P. Gray, T. Seddon (2002). An Evaluation of Innovative Drug Prevention Projects for Young People. Nacro, Manchester, Salford and Trafford Health Action Zone.

  P. Gray, F. Warburton, C. Fox (2001). The Nacro guide to developing and implementing crime reduction strategies. Nacro, Nacro.

  P. Gray, C. Fox (2001). The Nacro guide to monitoring and evaluation. Nacro, Nacro.

  P. Whitehead, P. Gray (1999). Pulling the plug on computer crime. Home Office, Home Office.

Editorial board membership

Editorial advisory board for Safer Communities journal

Editorial board for the British Journal of Community Justice 

Membership of professional associations

Registered Fellow of the Higher Education Academy