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Criminology Professor David Wilson

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Justin's book and how he described his life to the students, constantly challenges them to think about the relationship between criminological theory and practice. What they learned from him and what he has written is invaluable and, for some, will be life-changing":

Marta Trzebiatowska Senior Sociology Lecturer University Of Aberdeen

ABOUT THE TALK

Justin visited the University of Aberdeen in February 2018 to talk about his book. His talk attracted a large number of students from across different disciplines, and the session was lively, vibrant, funny, and also poignant at times. Justin is a charismatic speaker who instinctively knows how to connect with a diverse group of people. His delivery style is warm, engaging, and open, which created a wonderful atmosphere and encouraged a variety of questions from the audience. In essence, Justin helped our students connect academic theories to real-life practices in ways they will never forget. The event was so successful that, as of 2018, Justin's book will be added to the introductory sociology course curriculum as a case study for crime and deviance lectures.

ABOUT THE BOOK

'Justin is a natural story teller. His book is in equal parts an autobiography, a wry diagnosis of social problems, and a revealing insight into the life of a graffiti gang and the consequences of youth crime. The writing style is highly engaging and the content veers between laugh-out-loud funny and downright terrifying. Most importantly, Justin manages to convey the important role mental health plays in criminal careers, and he does so in a way young people can relate to. While the narrative is a heartbreaking read at times, it also leaves us with hope that things can be different. The strength of this book lies in its emphasis on the importance of basic humanity and kindness in everyday lives of disenfranchised young people. Justin's story shows us clearly that while our social background plays a role in the life we end up with, it by no means determines its course entirely.'

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Dr Tim Turner

Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Coventry University

“Justin’s visit to Coventry University gave our Criminology students a real, grounded insight into the London graffiti subculture. He recounted the thrills of life on the streets, as well as the violence and the fear, bringing The Lost Boyz to life with poignancy and humour. Highly recommended for Criminology courses”

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