I’m a first-year PhD researcher at Bournemouth University, focusing on sex trafficking in the UK and the US. My doctoral project examines how men who buy sex perceive and respond to trafficking, using a mixed-methods approach that combines policy and media analysis, anonymous surveys, and in-depth interviews with buyers. I previously completed an MSc in Investigative Forensic Psychology at Bournemouth, where I developed a strong interest in prevention-focused research on human trafficking. I’ve also worked in frontline support, including at a women’s refuge and with young people in treatment settings, which has shaped my commitment to victim protection and to producing research with real-world impact.