This article is an initial analysis and theorization of original ethnographic data gathered from young men who participated in the English riots August 2011. The consistently suggest that consumer culture supplied these with a compelling motivation to join rioting after localized response incident had died down. are analysed way builds theory as product objectless dissatisfaction. Drawing upon resources contemporary cultural critical criminological theory, it argues that, current...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the implications both Covid-19 pandemic and UK lockdown for social, political economic future UK. Drawing on primary data obtained during theoretical concepts transcendental materialism “event”, discusses strength participants' attachment “old normal” their dreams a “new normal”. Design/methodology/approach This utilises semi-structured online survey ( n = 305) with residents Facebook forum debates collected period in Findings findings suggest...

ABSTRACT Background We report on an exploratory qualitative study investigating drug injectors' narratives of vein damage and groin (femoral vein) injection associated with the crack–heroin speedball. Methods undertook 44 in‐depth interviews among injectors speedball in Bristol London, England, 2006. Findings The data suggest emerging culture crack‐based injection. Injectors' link shifts towards articulated as acceptable risk, not merely a last resort face increased deterioration Accounts...

This article discusses some new developments in British illicit drug markets: the commuting of London-based gang members to sell drugs other towns, or member's parlance: 'working country lines'. is concerning for several reasons, not least because children and young people may be running away from home putting themselves at significant risk by dealing drugs, including involvement distribution 'crack houses'. hypothesises that increased saturation London markets increasing chances dealers...

Abstract Aim The aim was to investigate ethnic differences in lifetime self‐harm and attempted suicide women prisoners, examine relationships between self‐harm, substance use dependence. Background Previous studies have suggested that there may be the proportion of prisoners reporting misuse, suicide, although relatively few minority been studied UK. This study examines drug alcohol dependence white black British prison, explores possible associations with attempts, family violence. Methods...

This paper presents a single case study of one street gang in London borough. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 members, or former and seven practitioners. The practitioners members/ex-gang members reported different perspectives on how the was structured drug dealing organised. suggested that is loose social network little recognisable formal organisation. Although individual sell drugs, should not be viewed as Rather it composition dealers who cooperate out mutual...

Evidence links unstable housing, and especially homelessness, with elevated health harm among drug users, including riskier injecting practices. We undertook 45 qualitative interviews users (IDUs) in Bristol London 2006, the majority of whom had recently experienced homelessness. IDUs were recruited through user networks agencies. thematic analyses injector accounts concentrating on risk linked to a context housing. Findings show that temporary accommodation hostels for homeless may provide...

The Covid-19 pandemic and the implementation of national lockdowns has generated significant changes in citizenry's material realities. Although efficacy lockdown is yet to be determined, emerging evidence points a rise unintended harms, such as increased child abuse neglect. Indeed, reported incidences many countries across world have at-risk children are confined their dwelling for periods time with violent perpetrator. Drawing on recently developed theories that indicate mediated causal...

Purpose This paper aims to explore 15 UK adult social care workers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach paper’s open-ended interviews with workers are complemented by digital ethnography in media forums. data set is taken from a global mixed-methods study, involving over 2,000 participants 59 different countries. Findings Workers reported lack of planning, guidance and basic provisions including personal protective equipment. Work intensification brought...

Abstract This paper is based on evaluative research in an inner-London borough a programme designed to raise self esteem and deter minority ethnic young people from involvement crime participation gangs. The aim of the was work with ‘at risk’ or involved gangs, violent who may use weapons divert them this behaviour. Essentially, explores way which can be equipped develop social capital. firstly applies brief contextual understanding urban people's experiences school ‘street life’; secondly,...

This article offers an ethnographic examination of the stag party phenomenon in United Kingdom. Stag parties have become socially expected as a rite passage, pre-marriage celebration for men that usually involves excessive alcohol consumption and engagement deviant, potentially harmful, behavior. These events produce shift time space, together with group expectations celebration, increase impetus consumption. Our contention is deviant behavior often takes place are partially rooted...

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way we live, work, and interact with each other. Nowhere was more profoundly experienced than on frontline of healthcare. From overwhelmed Intensive Care Units to shortages Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clap for carers, UK’s National Health Service (NHS) became focal point response. Utilising data from online survey responses (N = 16) complemented by four interviews one face-to-face interview 5) NHS workers primarily during height...

Purpose Over the course of early part August 2011, we saw revolving images social disorder in London yet very thin explanations for events. Yet continued and each time it evolved different areas. Then politicians came back from holiday all usual suspects were thrown mix: “gangs” “problem youth” “dysfunctional families” “single parents” “the underclass”; familiar list went on. The debates which followed revolved around violence, victims, effective policing, sentencing but rarely into depth...