News from 2026

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How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice – new study

An opinion piece co-written by Professor Dominic Willmott, of the department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, for the Conversation.
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New research shows social media algorithms can both harm and help people with eating disorders

People with eating disorders are being repeatedly steered towards harmful diet and appearance content on TikTok and Instagram – but are also finding support and recovery content on the same platforms, according to new research.
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Child First justice: The research evidence-base

Child First Justice report 5th most accessed item on the Loughborough University Research Repository in 2025