FROM CRIMINAL TO CRIMINOLOGIST
BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
In June 2020 Marisa obtained her undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Lancaster University.
CONVICT CRIMINOLOGY
Marisa regularly works with other criminologists who have experienced incarceration, both here and around the world. She has published journal articles and book chapters as a convict criminologist.
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Dr Nicola Harding at Lancaster University and Marisa regularly lecture together on a 'lived experience' module where students learn directly from people with criminal histories. Nicola and Marisa also research crime and justice together on various projects.
PUBLIC LECTURES
Marisa has lectured to students of all ages at various institutions, including inside prison.
BANG BANG BABY
Amazon Prime's first Italian series 'Bang Bang Baby' is based on Marisa's story growing up in the Italian Mafia.