Mary Bosworth

Mary Bosworth was a pioneering British criminologist and sociologist known for her research on prisons, detention, and the justice system. She dedicated her career to studying the lives of incarcerated individuals and advocating for improved prison conditions and reform. Bosworth also worked extensively on understanding the experiences of marginalized groups, including women and immigrants. Her work helped shape modern criminal justice policies by emphasizing humane treatment and evidence-based reforms. As a respected academic, she contributed valuable insights into the social, psychological, and structural factors influencing crime and rehabilitation.