Prof Julia Davidson


NameProf Julia Davidson
Job titleProfessor of Criminology
Research institute
Primary appointmentBusiness School Leadership
Contact categoryAcademic staff (past)

Research outputs

Exploring policing and industry practice in the prevention of online child sexual abuse

Davidson, J., Schimmenti, A., Caretti, V., Puccia, A., Corbari, E., Bogaerts, S., Schilder, J., Scally, M., Bifulco, A. and DeMarco, J. 2020. Exploring policing and industry practice in the prevention of online child sexual abuse. in: Bryce, I. and Petherick, W. (ed.) Child Sexual Abuse: Forensic Issues in Evidence, Impact, and Management Academic Press. pp. 657-678

Researching the affects that on online pornography has on U.K. adolescents aged 11 to 16

Martellozzo, E., Monaghan, A., Davidson, J. and Adler, J. 2020. Researching the affects that on online pornography has on U.K. adolescents aged 11 to 16. SAGE Open. 10 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244019899462

ISEC illegal use of the Internet: policing, collaboration and victimisation—A review of the literature. Document prepared for the European Commission initiative in dealing with cybercrime and cybersecurity

DeMarco, J., Davidson, J., Scally, M. and Long, E. 2015. ISEC illegal use of the Internet: policing, collaboration and victimisation—A review of the literature. Document prepared for the European Commission initiative in dealing with cybercrime and cybersecurity. Middlesex University.

Child abuse and protection: contemporary issues in research, policy and practice

Davidson, J. and Bifulco, A. 2018. Child abuse and protection: contemporary issues in research, policy and practice. Routledge.

International perspectives on child victimisation

Davidson, J. and Hamerton, C. 2018. International perspectives on child victimisation. Routledge.

Enhancing police and industry practice

Davidson, J., DeMarco, J., Bifulco, A., Bogaerts, S., Caretti, V., Aiken, M., Chevers, C., Corbari, E., Scally, M., Schimmenti, A. and Puccia, A. 2016. Enhancing police and industry practice. Middlesex University.

Digital dangers and cyber-victimisation: a study of European adolescent online risky behaviour for sexual exploitation

DeMarco, J., Cheevers, C., Davidson, J., Bogaerts, S., Pace, U., Aiken, M., Caretti, V., Schimmenti, A. and Bifulco, A. 2017. Digital dangers and cyber-victimisation: a study of European adolescent online risky behaviour for sexual exploitation. Clinical Neuropsychiatry. 14 (1), pp. 104-112.

The prevalence, nature, and impact of intrafamilial child sexual abuse: findings from a rapid evidence assessment

Gekoski, A., Davidson, J. and Horvath, M. 2016. The prevalence, nature, and impact of intrafamilial child sexual abuse: findings from a rapid evidence assessment. Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice. 2 (4), pp. 231-243. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCRPP-05-2016-0008

Youth pathways into cybercrime

Aiken, M., Davidson, J. and Amann, P. 2016. Youth pathways into cybercrime. Paladin.

"I wasn’t sure it was normal to watch it…”A quantitative and qualitative examination of the impact of online pornography on the values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of children and young people

Martellozzo, E., Monaghan, A., Adler, J., Davidson, J., Leyva, R. and Horvath, M. 2016. "I wasn’t sure it was normal to watch it…”A quantitative and qualitative examination of the impact of online pornography on the values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of children and young people. Middlesex University, NSPCC, OCC. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.3382393

EU online child safety: what does the literature say?

DeMarco, J., Davidson, J., Bifulco, A., Scally, M., Cheevers, C., Schimmenti, A., Caretti, V., Puccia, A., Corbari, E., Schilder, J. and Bogaerts, S. 2016. EU online child safety: what does the literature say? Crimen et Delictum: International Journal of Criminological and Investigative Sciences. 11 (1), pp. 1-19.

Child online protection in the MENA region

Patrick, B., Monica, B., Davidson, J., Ali, M., Davison, P., Day, E., DeMarco, J., Rasul, M., Razai, S., Scally, M. and Wex, B. 2016. Child online protection in the MENA region. Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention.

The effectiveness and impact of the child protection and criminal justice systems in cases of intrafamilial child sexual abuse

Gekoski, A., Horvath, M. and Davidson, J. 2016. The effectiveness and impact of the child protection and criminal justice systems in cases of intrafamilial child sexual abuse. Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice. 2 (1), pp. 54-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCRPP-06-2015-0023

The development of specialist support services for young people who have offended and who have also been victims of crime, abuse and/or violence: final report

Porteous, D., Adler, J. and Davidson, J. 2015. The development of specialist support services for young people who have offended and who have also been victims of crime, abuse and/or violence: final report. London MOPAC.

Online offending behaviour and child victimisation: new findings and policy

Webster, S., Davidson, J. and Bifulco, A. 2014. Online offending behaviour and child victimisation: new findings and policy. Palgrave Macmillan.

Cyber safety for adolescent girls: bullying, harassment, sexting, pornography, and solicitation

Smith, P., Thompson, F. and Davidson, J. 2014. Cyber safety for adolescent girls: bullying, harassment, sexting, pornography, and solicitation. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 26 (5), pp. 360-365. https://doi.org/10.1097/GCO.0000000000000106

It's a lonely journey: a rapid evidence assessment on intrafamilial child sexual abuse

Horvath, M., Davidson, J., Grove-Hills, J., Gekoski, A. and Choak, C. 2014. It's a lonely journey: a rapid evidence assessment on intrafamilial child sexual abuse. London, UK Office of the Children's Commissioner.

The effects of using identity deception and suggesting secrecy on the outcomes of adult-adult and adult-child or -adolescent online sexual interactions

Bergen, E., Davidson, J., Schulz, A., Schuhmann, P., Johansson, A., Santtila, P. and Jern, P. 2014. The effects of using identity deception and suggesting secrecy on the outcomes of adult-adult and adult-child or -adolescent online sexual interactions. Victims and Offenders. 9 (3), pp. 276-298. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2013.873750

Exploring young people's use of social networking sites and digital media in the internet safety context: a comparison of the UK and Bahrain

Davidson, J. and Martellozzo, E. 2013. Exploring young people's use of social networking sites and digital media in the internet safety context: a comparison of the UK and Bahrain. Information, Communication and Society. 16 (9), pp. 1456-1476. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2012.701655

Exploring young people's use of social networking sites and digital media in the Internet safety context: a comparison of the UK and Bahrain

Davidson, J. and Martellozzo, E. 2013. Exploring young people's use of social networking sites and digital media in the Internet safety context: a comparison of the UK and Bahrain. Information, Communication and Society. 16 (9), pp. 1456-1476. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2012.701655

Internet sex offenders: individual autonomy, ‘folk devils’ and state control

Martellozzo, E., Davidson, J. and Cambridge Socio-Legal Group 2009. Internet sex offenders: individual autonomy, ‘folk devils’ and state control. in: Sclater, S., Ebtehaj, F., Jackson, E. and Richards, M. (ed.) Regulating autonomy: sex, reproduction and family Oxford, UK Hart Publishing. pp. 129-146

Characteristics of the Internet for criminal child sexual abuse by online groomers

Davidson, J. and Gottschalk, P. 2011. Characteristics of the Internet for criminal child sexual abuse by online groomers. Criminal Justice Studies. 24 (1), pp. 23-36. https://doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.2011.544188

Internet child abuse: current research and policy

Davidson, J. and Gottschalk, P. (ed.) 2010. Internet child abuse: current research and policy. Routledge-Cavendish.

Legislation and policy: protecting young people, sentencing and managing Internet sex offenders

Davidson, J. 2010. Legislation and policy: protecting young people, sentencing and managing Internet sex offenders. in: Davidson, J. and Gottschalk, P. (ed.) Internet child abuse: current research and policy Abingdon, U.K. Routledge-Cavendish. pp. 8-26

Online groomers: profiling, policing and prevention

Davidson, J. and Gottschalk, P. 2009. Online groomers: profiling, policing and prevention. Lyme Regis, UK Russell House.

Globalization, urbanization & security

Davidson, J. and Martellozzo, E. 2009. Globalization, urbanization & security. in: Cordner, G., Cordner, A. and Das, D. (ed.) Urbanization, policing & security: global perspectives CRC Press.

Urbanization and security: moving forward, key themes, and challenges

Davidson, J. and Martellozzo, E. 2009. Urbanization and security: moving forward, key themes, and challenges. in: Cordner, G., Das, D. and Cordner, A. (ed.) Urbanization, policing, and security: global perspectives. CRC Press. pp. 435-440

Investigating police practice in the UK: achieving best evidence in work with young victims of abuse

Davidson, J. and Bifulco, A. 2009. Investigating police practice in the UK: achieving best evidence in work with young victims of abuse. Pakistan Journal of Criminology. 1 (3), pp. 19-46.

Evaluation of CEOP ThinkUKnow internet safety programme and exploration of young people's internet safety knowledge.

Davidson, J., Martellozzo, E. and Lorenz, M. 2009. Evaluation of CEOP ThinkUKnow internet safety programme and exploration of young people's internet safety knowledge. Centre for Abuse & Trauma Studies and Kingston University.

Digital forensics in law enforcement: the case of online victimisation of children

Davidson, J. and Gottschalk, P. 2008. Digital forensics in law enforcement: the case of online victimisation of children. Electronic Government: an international journal. 5 (4), pp. 445-451. https://doi.org/10.1504/EG.2008.019526

Protecting vulnerable young people in cyberspace from sexual abuse: raising awareness and responding globally

Davidson, J. and Martellozzo, E. 2008. Protecting vulnerable young people in cyberspace from sexual abuse: raising awareness and responding globally. Police Practice and Research. 9 (4), pp. 277-289. https://doi.org/10.1080/15614260802349965

Protecting children online: towards a safer internet

Davidson, J. and Martellozzo, E. 2008. Protecting children online: towards a safer internet. in: Wetherby, G., Williams, K., Birch, P. and Cain, M. (ed.) Sex as crime? Willan. pp. 338-355

Child sexual abuse: media representations and government reactions

Davidson, J. 2008. Child sexual abuse: media representations and government reactions. Routledge-Cavendish.

Child victims of sexual abuse: children's experience of the investigative process in the criminal justice system

Davidson, J., Bifulco, A., Thomas, G. and Ramsay, M. 2006. Child victims of sexual abuse: children's experience of the investigative process in the criminal justice system. Practice: Social Work in Action. 18 (4), pp. 247-263. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503150601025253

Victims speak: comparing child sexual abusers' and child victims' accounts, perceptions, and interpretations of sexual abuse

Davidson, J. 2006. Victims speak: comparing child sexual abusers' and child victims' accounts, perceptions, and interpretations of sexual abuse. Victims and Offenders. 1 (2), pp. 159-174. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564880600626114
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