Jean - Paul Pophaim is currently employed as a Lecturer at the Department of Criminology at the University of the Free State. After matriculating from Northern Cape High School, in Kimberley, he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies (M.Soc.Sc. with specialisation in Criminology) at the University of the Free State. His research interests include issues pertaining to the experiences of victimisation among vulnerable victim groups, specifically members of the homeless population. He is also responsible for lecturing modules in various fields of specialisation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which include Penology, Selected Issues in Criminology and supervision of Honours research projects. At present, he is also working towards obtaining his doctorate qualification in Criminology. 

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Pophaim, J.P. (2021). Homeless victimisation and its potential inclusion in the Hate Crime and Hate Speech Bill, South African Journal of Criminal Justice, 34(2), 259 – 280.

Pophaim, J.P. & Peacock, R. (2021). Pathways into and out of homelessness: Towards a strategic approach to reducing homelessness, Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 34(2), 68 – 87.

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 Postgraduate supervision

2021 Exploring the phenomenon of male on male rape in South African correctional centres.

         Honours Mini-Dissertation, the Department of Criminology, the University of the Free State.

         Status: completed

2020 The impact of family conflict on the victimisation vulnerability of children. 

         Honours Mini-Dissertation, the Department of Criminology, the University of the Free State.

         Status: completed

2020 A victimological assessment of male survivors of sexual assault.

         Honours Mini-Dissertation, the Department of Criminology, the University of the Free State.

         Status: completed

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Conference and Workshop Presentations: 

Pophaim, J.P. (2021). Forgotten victims: Understanding the victimisation vulnerability of the homeless. 10^th International Conference on Victim Assistance: Emerging Trends in Victimology & Victim Assistance. O.P. Jindal Global University, India: 21 – 23 October 2021. 

Pophaim, J.P. (2021). Exploring the experiences of victimisation of the homeless: A general overview. Paper presented at the UFS Department of Sociology Speaker Series. 17 September 2021.

Pophaim, J.P. (2021). Homelessness, poverty, inequality and social exclusion: the challenges of a 21^st century South African society. Paper presented at the South African Sociological Association (SASA). 27 – 30 June 2021.

Pophaim, J.P. (2019). Pathways in and out of homelessness: A strategic approach to reducing the phenomenon of homelessness. Paper presented at the Criminological Society of Africa (CRIMSA) International Biennial Conference. Polokwane, South Africa.
   

Pophaim, J.P. & Phillips, A.R. (2017). The Plight of the Homeless: Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Paper presented at the Criminological Society of Africa (CRIMSA) International Biennial Conference. Pretoria, South Africa.

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Awards:

2019 Departmental Prize (Criminology): Best Master of Social Science dissertation with specialisation in Victimology

         The University of Free State

2019 Master of Social Science with specialisation in Criminology - Obtained qualification with distinction (Cum Laude)

         The University of Free State

2016 Advanced Facilitator Training Course(s)

         Completion certificate

2016 4th African Postgraduate Course of Victimology, Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice

         Completion certificate

2016 Departmental Prize (Criminology): Best postgraduate research student in Criminology

         The University of Free State

2015 Bachelor of Social Science Honours with specialisation in Criminology - Obtained qualification with distinction (Cum Laude)

         The University of Free State

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His academic interest is focused on issues pertaining to the experiences of victimisation among vulnerable victim groups, specifically the homeless population. Broader areas of interest include Penology, Criminal Justice and Contemporary Crime Issues, as well as research related topics in all relevant areas of specialisation. 

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CRIM 2614: Penology 

CRIM 6824: Selected issues in Criminology 

CRIM 6800: Research: Mini-dissertation  

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Committees, Portfolios and Memberships

Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology and Victimology: Peer Reviewer 

2020 - Present 

The Criminological Society of Africa (CRIMSA): Member

2017 – Present

The World Society of Victimology (WSV): Member

2017 – Present

The Department of Criminology (UFS): Research Committee Member

2017 – Present

The Golden Key International Honour Society: Member

2013 - Present

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