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Projects

The CRSP research through various projects focuses on four research themes: Brokers, Spaces, Populations, and Technologies. The Brokers theme examines individuals with power, such as humanitarian workers, social service providers, police, and correctional services, who establish and maintain security systems. It explores their practices, training, governance, and perceptions. The Spaces theme investigates how security is shaped by spatial logics within social, architectural, and geographical contexts, focusing on securitized spaces like detention centers, shelters, care institutions, and refugee camps. The Populations theme studies the impact of security practices on specific groups, including racialized communities, homeless individuals, migrant workers, asylum seekers, and refugees, aiming to understand their perceptions and experiences of security. Lastly, the Technologies theme explores the development, use, and governance of security technologies, analyzing their social, political, economic, and organizational influences and impacts. Together, these themes provide a comprehensive view of security practices and their implications. Research may focus within a theme or flow across substantive research themes. Infused across all research themes is a commitment to student involvement, community engagement, and methodological and ethical rigour.

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Research Labs

 

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Contact Us:

Carrie Sanders, Director

Bree Akesson, Associate Director

Toyin Kareem, Project Coordinator

E: CRSP@wlu.ca
T: 519.756.8228 x5376