Driving a just and fair future for everyone
What we're doing
Our research in social justice is helping to drive a fairer future. The world-renowned Wilberforce Institute is leading the way in challenging and disrupting injustices through the investigation of historical and contemporary enslavement, emancipation and related forms of exploitation and injustice.
Our work seeks to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups and shine a light on inequality, to help make meaningful change happen. For example, we’re working to connect people experiencing poverty with civic leaders, building trusted long-term relationships to address poverty.
We’re also addressing pressing issues across the spectrum of crime and social justice - from the vital work of Professor Iain Brennan into violence prevention and knife crime to the pioneering project of Dr Jo Metcalf, who is leading the first UK creative writing workshops for prison officers and staff.
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From modern slavery to gender equity and crime prevention, our work is empowering underrepresented voices and creating fairer futures. Explore some of the ways our research is making a lasting impact.
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