Gavin Hales
Biographic Data
| ID | 361035 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gavin Hales |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gavin |
| FAMILY NAME | Hales |
| SIGNATURE | HALES G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Essex, Colchester, UK |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 55 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Exploring adult safeguarding data in England
Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore and map Safeguarding Adults England data for 2022–2023 by local authority to enable identification and exploration of any differences between local authorities. Design/methodology/approach Colour symbology maps were produced to enable visual analysis of safeguarding concerns and Section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of the population, as well as the conversion of safeguarding concerns to Section 42 enqui…
Misconduct by police leaders in England and Wales
The study that this article is based on examined cases of alleged misconduct involving chief police officers and staff. It described the nature of cases that came to light, examined pathways that lead to misconduct, and suggested ways of mitigating risks. The study was based on interviews with key stakeholders and with investigating officers in chief officer misconduct cases since April 2008. Cases involving chief officer misconduct fell into two…
Global sport mega-events and the politics of mobility
This paper examines the politics of mobility which surrounded theLondon 2012Olympics. We provide a critical discussion of the mobility conflicts, problems and criticisms which emerged from our research with local people in theStratford and widerNewham areas ofLondon, where mostOlympic events were located. The paper is divided into four broad parts. First, we identify and discuss the relevant components of the 'mobilities paradigm' in social scien…
Sport Mega-Events and Public Opposition
This article examines the diverse forms of public opposition, protest, criticism, and complaint in the United Kingdom on the staging of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Our discussion draws heavily on empirical research, primarily fieldwork and interviews in East London with local residents, opposition groups, business people, politicians, and other stakeholders. The article is separated into three main parts. First, we explore th…
Young men convicted of firearms offences in England and Wales
Preventing and reducing gun crime1 is recognized to be a complex issue. This article draws upon interviews with 80 young men in England and Wales convicted of firearms offences. The focus of the article is on the family and educational background of these young men as a backdrop to exploring opportunities for longer-term prevention, as part of wider concerted action to reduce the use of guns in criminal activity in Britain. With a few notable exc…
Sport Mega-Events and Public Opposition
This article examines the diverse forms of public opposition, protest, criticism, and complaint in the United Kingdom on the staging of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Our discussion draws heavily on empirical research, primarily fieldwork and interviews in East London with local residents, opposition groups, business people, politicians, and other stakeholders. The article is separated into three main parts. First, we explore th…
Global sport mega-events and the politics of mobility
This paper examines the politics of mobility which surrounded theLondon 2012Olympics. We provide a critical discussion of the mobility conflicts, problems and criticisms which emerged from our research with local people in theStratford and widerNewham areas ofLondon, where mostOlympic events were located. The paper is divided into four broad parts. First, we identify and discuss the relevant components of the 'mobilities paradigm' in social scien…
Misconduct by police leaders in England and Wales
The study that this article is based on examined cases of alleged misconduct involving chief police officers and staff. It described the nature of cases that came to light, examined pathways that lead to misconduct, and suggested ways of mitigating risks. The study was based on interviews with key stakeholders and with investigating officers in chief officer misconduct cases since April 2008. Cases involving chief officer misconduct fell into two…
Young men convicted of firearms offences in England and Wales
Preventing and reducing gun crime1 is recognized to be a complex issue. This article draws upon interviews with 80 young men in England and Wales convicted of firearms offences. The focus of the article is on the family and educational background of these young men as a backdrop to exploring opportunities for longer-term prevention, as part of wider concerted action to reduce the use of guns in criminal activity in Britain. With a few notable exc…
Global sport mega-events and the politics of mobility
This paper examines the politics of mobility which surrounded theLondon 2012Olympics. We provide a critical discussion of the mobility conflicts, problems and criticisms which emerged from our research with local people in theStratford and widerNewham areas ofLondon, where mostOlympic events were located. The paper is divided into four broad parts. First, we identify and discuss the relevant components of the 'mobilities paradigm' in social scien…
Sport Mega-Events and Public Opposition
This article examines the diverse forms of public opposition, protest, criticism, and complaint in the United Kingdom on the staging of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Our discussion draws heavily on empirical research, primarily fieldwork and interviews in East London with local residents, opposition groups, business people, politicians, and other stakeholders. The article is separated into three main parts. First, we explore th…
Misconduct by police leaders in England and Wales
The study that this article is based on examined cases of alleged misconduct involving chief police officers and staff. It described the nature of cases that came to light, examined pathways that lead to misconduct, and suggested ways of mitigating risks. The study was based on interviews with key stakeholders and with investigating officers in chief officer misconduct cases since April 2008. Cases involving chief officer misconduct fell into two…
Exploring adult safeguarding data in England
Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore and map Safeguarding Adults England data for 2022–2023 by local authority to enable identification and exploration of any differences between local authorities. Design/methodology/approach Colour symbology maps were produced to enable visual analysis of safeguarding concerns and Section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of the population, as well as the conversion of safeguarding concerns to Section 42 enqui…
Political science (5 works) · Law (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Criminology (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (2 works) · Sports, Gender, and Society (2 works)