Kelly is a criminologist focusing on understanding the intricacies of justice-involved youth, crime, and society. She has a BA in Criminology from Queen’s University, Belfast, and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Ulster University, Belfast. She has a versatile skill set in both qualitative and quantitative research. Kelly is a current doctoral candidate with the SLSS Hub, where she is undertaking a comparative study exploration of the experiences of justice-involved youths in the formal justice systems of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through this research, she aspires to bring about meaningful change and empower the voiceless.

Kelly is a criminologist focusing on understanding the intricacies of justice-involved youth, crime, and society. She has a BA in Criminology from Queen’s University, Belfast, and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Ulster University, Belfast. She has a versatile skill set in both qualitative and quantitative research. Kelly is a current doctoral candidate with the SLSS Hub, where she is undertaking a comparative study exploration of the experiences of justice-involved youths in the formal justice systems of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through this research, she aspires to bring about meaningful change and empower the voiceless.