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Personal profile
Biography
Psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and Criminology from School of Law at Royal Holloway, University of London. Research interests include sport for development within the criminal justice system and the wider community, masculinity, psychological theories of motivation, and investigative interviewing.
Publications include,
Baumer, H., & Meek, R. (2019). Motivating prisoners to exercise: An evaluation of the Cell Workout Workshops. In G. Breslin, & G. Leavey (Eds.), Mental Health and Wellbeing Interventions in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice. Routledge.
Baumer, H., & Meek, R. (2018). Sporting masculinities in prison. In M. Maycock, & K. Hunt (Eds.), New Perspectives on Prison Masculinities (pp. 197-222). (Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology). Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65654-0
Meek, R., & Baumer, H. (2016). The Safe Ground Father Figures Programme: Final Report. Royal Holloway, University of London.
Baumer, H. (2018). Effective prisoner engagement through the promotion of sport motivation: Implications for policy and practice. Howard League for Penal Reform Early Career Academics Network Bulletin, 36.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Male prisoners' motivation to engage in sport and exercise for the benefit of their psychological well-being, Royal Holloway University of London
1 Sept 2015 → 5 Nov 2018
Award Date: 1 Dec 2018
External positions
University of Portsmouth
1 Nov 2019 → …
Projects
- 1 Finished
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ESRC IAA 2022 - Joan Duda - FOF - Working in Partnership with Alliance of Sport for Desistance of Crime to develop a bespoke Empowering Coachingâ„¢ for Coaches Working with Young People from Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds at Risk of/Post-re
Economic & Social Research Council
20/06/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research Councils