PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Research Ethics Committee Reference Number: 24/LCP/002
Illustrating the university experience of students who have a criminal record
You are being invited to take part in a research study. You do not have to take part if you do not want to. Please read this information, which will help you decide
1. What is the purpose of the study?
The study aims to explore responses to an online exhibition
2 Why have I been invited to participate?
You have been invited to participate in this study because you have viewed an online exhibition.
3. Do I have to take part?
No If you do not want to take part that is OK If you do want to take part, we ask that you complete the feedback survey.
4. What will happen to me if I take part?
If you would like to take part, please complete the feedback survey which should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete Once you have completed the survey, please click the ‘Submit my Feedback’ button at the end of the survey. As the survey is anonymous, your responses cannot be withdrawn once you submit your written feedback.
5 Are there any potential risks in taking part?
Participating in the research is not anticipated to cause you any disadvantages or discomfort. The potential physical and/or psychological harm or distress will be the same as any experienced in everyday life
6. Are there any benefits in taking part?
There will be no personal benefit to you from taking part in this study.
7 What will happen to information/data provided?
Study data will include your responses to the Feedback survey which will be confidentially destroyed once the data has been transferred to a Microsoft One Drive Folder. As Feedback surveys are anonymous, once your data has been submitted you will not be able to withdraw from the study.
8 Who is organising and who is commissioning the study?
This study is organised by Liverpool John Moores University.
9. Whom do I contract if I have a concern about the study or I wish to complain?
If you have a concern about any aspect of this study, please contact the lead researcher Dr Helena Gosling via H J Gosling@ljmu ac uk and I will do my best to answer your query You should expect a reply within 10 working days. If you remain unhappy or wish to make a formal complaint, please contact the Chair of the Research Ethics Committee at Liverpool John Moores University who will seek to resolve the matter as soon as possible: Chair, Liverpool John Moores University Research Ethics Committee; Email:
FullReviewUREC@ljmu.ac.uk; Tel: 0151 231 2121; Research Innovation Services, Liverpool John Moores University, Exchange Station, Liverpool L2 2QP
Data Protection
Liverpool John Moores University is the data controller with respect to your personal data Information about your rights with respect to your personal data is available from: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/legal/privacy-and-cookies/external-stakeholders-privacy-policy/research-partici pants-privacy-notice
Contact details of research team
Principal Investigator: Dr Helena Gosling Reader in Criminal Justice and Social Policy H J Gosling@ljmu ac uk
Co-Investor: Sarah MacLennan. Associate Dean Education. S.A.MacLennan@ljmu.ac.uk
Illustrating the university experience of students who have a criminal record (UREC Reference Number: 24/LCP/002)
☐ I have read the information sheet provided and I am happy to participate I understand that by completing and returning this Feedback survey I am consenting to be part of this study and for my data to be used as described in the information sheet provided. By ticking the box below, you are confirming that you have read the statement and agree
☐ I certify that I am 18 years of age or over.
☐ If you have read the information above and agree to participate with the understanding that the data (including any personal data) you submit will be processed accordingly, please tick the box to start.
Please provide your feedback on the exhibition
The exhibition enhanced my understanding of the university experience of students with a criminal record.
The exhibition increased my awareness of the university experience of students with a criminal record.
The exhibition helped me to better consider the barriers and hurdles faced by students who have a criminal record.
The exhibition encouraged me to think more positively about how society can support people with a criminal record to access and participate in university.
The exhibition is interesting and thought-provoking.
The exhibition illustrates important social issues
It is important that the exhibition is shared more widely.
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree Strongly disagree
I am likely to talk about what I have learnt with others.
I would encourage other people to view this exhibition
Please use this space to expand on your answers if you would like to
The next 3 questions are about you If you would prefer not to answer these, please go straight to the ‘submit my feedback’ button at the end of the page
1 What is your age?
80+
2. What gender do you identify as?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Other
Prefer not to say
How would you describe your ethnicity or ethnic background?
Submit my feedback