Dr. Brendan Coyle

Dr Brendan Coyle is a Lecturer in Criminology and Course Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Ulster University. With specialisms in young adult development, maturation and desistance, his research addresses the interface between individuals’ constructions of maturity, criminal justice policies and practices, and processes of desistance from crime. Brendan is currently engaged in projects relating to the impact and effectiveness of sports-based interventions on the health, wellbeing and identities of young people in Northern Ireland, primarily in community settings. An active musical director, coordinator and educator, Brendan is also pursuing work that will draw on the potential of community-based music-making in supporting positive youth development and processes of desistance.