Catherine Simon
Lecturer in Criminology / Civic Mission Associate Graduate
Catherine is a Lecturer in Criminology at Wrexham University. She earned her BA (Hons) in Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2020 and her MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2022, both from Wrexham University. Her research focuses on the impact of intimate partner violence on children, with a particular emphasis on intergenerational trauma.
Catherine is passionate about community engagement and advocacy. Since 2019, she has been a Civic Mission Ambassador for the TrACE (Trauma and ACEs) Project, where she actively promotes awareness of trauma and adverse childhood experiences. In this role, she trains student advocates and works to incorporate trauma-informed practices within the academic and student community.
In 2024, Catherine completed a Professional Certificate in Teacher Training (PCET), enhancing her educational expertise. Looking ahead, she plans to pursue a PhD to further her research into trauma and its long-term effects, amongst other areas, continuing her commitment to both academic excellence and meaningful community impact.
Honours and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 15-05-2023 | Student Union Proud Moment Award | Wrexham University Student Union |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham University | 1st Class | BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice |
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Wrexham University |
Pass | MA Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Wrexham University | Pass | Professional Certificate in Education and Training (PCET) |
Other Professional Activities
| Title |
|---|
| Academic Development Team for Alumni workgroup |
| Academic Development Team Member for Trauma and Aces Project TrACE |
| Trauma Informed Design Project (TID) The project is exploring how environments can impact our emotions and behaviours, both negatively and positively, promote safety and support positive relationships. Working with the Trauma Informed Design Society in America. The goal is to create physical spaces that promote safety, well-being, and healing. https://www.traumainformeddesign.org/ |
Outreach Activities
| Title | Description | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Transforming lives University Wales | 2024: Transforming Lives University Wales case study from Wrexham University highlighting the life-changing impact of higher education. | Welsh Parliament |
| Trauma and Ace informed Organisational Journey | 2024: ACE Hub Wales launched the first episode in a series of Podcasts in collaboration with Wrexham University, with the aim to celebrate the work that is happening across Wales and to inform and support the implementation of the Trauma-informed Wales Framework, further developing the Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (TrACE) informed organisational toolkit. In this episode, Cathy Simon and Deb Robert about their inspiring work engaging students and learners at the University in their TrACE journey at Wrexham. This resource will support the Further Education sector along with other organisations and people who are joining us on their journey to become trauma and ACE-informed. | The learner Journey |
Programs/Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Study Skills in Higher education | POL408 |
| Crime, society and Social Policy | SOC477 |
| Crime and Criminal Behaviour | SOC572 |
| Social Difference and Inequality | SOC573 |
| TrACE | N/A |
| Introduction to Criminology | SOC479 |