ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the transformative role and power of visual criminology by sharing and discussing research undertaken with people seeking asylum to the UK and other parts of Europe. It defines visual criminology and discusses the relationship of visual criminology to research on asylum and migration as well as the benefits and challenges. The chapter shares the walk and research undertook with unaccompanied young people in Loughborough. In Loughborough, Charnwood Arts led two guided walks with young people from Dreamers youth group in collaboration with the Manager of the youth centre, the Director of Charnwood Arts, youth workers supporting the Dreamers group and co-investigator Prof. Phil Hubbard. The chapter focus on two arts-based, visual projects that incorporate walking, photography and film. In AHRC funded research on 'belonging' in the East Midlands, UK, they used walking as a method and means of exploring the senses of belonging negotiated by participants.
