Alexander Workman

Alex Workman is an epidemiological criminologist and has an interest in the social justice outcomes of marginalised populations, particularly those who are gender and sexuality diverse, and the intersections they have with other parts of their identity, such as people living with a disability, Indigenous people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people and religious minorities.

Alex's research focuses on the intersections of public health, criminology, policing and human rights by emphasising the need for respecting a person's autonomy, dignity and right to self-determination by ensuring nation-states, policymakers, and institutions uphold human rights, which are central to decision-making processes that severely impact individuals' agency.

Alex teaches various health and social sciences disciplines, including philosophy, cultural safety, policing, criminological theory, and human rights.

In 2022, Alex also received his fellowship in Advance Higher Education for teaching in higher education institutions.

Alex's most recent edited volumes include Culture, Diversity and Criminal Justice Towards Culturally Safe Criminal Justice Systems (Routledge) and the Handbook of Critical Whiteness, Deconstructing Dominant Discourses Across Disciplines (Springer).

Lastly, Alex is also a co-founder of the Intersectionality in Law Enforcement and Public Health Special Interest Group for the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA).