Biography

Growing up in Israel, I have always been fascinated by prisons: what is their purpose, do they “work”, and what is life like for those who inhabit them. Throughout the past number of years, I have been fortunate to meet with prisoners in various contexts – whilst in prison, as a researcher, a teacher, and a fellow student (google ‘Learning Together’!), and upon their release as a counsellor in a hostel. These experiences proved deeply meaningful to me, and have reinforced my desire to contribute to knowledge creation which can inform policy, and ultimately aid those entangled in the criminal justice system and their families. Whilst undertaking the MPhil in Criminological Research at Cambridge, I focused on forms of care, support, and friendship among prisoners - a topic which I intend to explore further during my PhD. My research will include both female and male prisoners, and will examine the meaning and structure of friendship between prisoners and how does friendship impact on the flow of power on the wing. Since completing my MPhil, I have been working as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Criminology here in Cambridge. I am excited and honoured to be joining the Gates Cambridge community and working with others committed to social justice.

Previous Education

Bar-Ilan University
University of Cambridge