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Professor Jessica Jacobson

Positions held:
  • Professor of Criminal Justice, School of Social Sciences
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  • Overview

    Overview

    Biography

    Jessica Jacobson completed her PhD at the London School of Economics in 1996, on the topic of ethnic and religious identities among second-generation British Pakistanis (published by Routledge as Islam in Transition in 1997). Since then she has developed her expertise in criminal justice research, initially as a Home Office researcher, and then as an independent researcher and policy consultant. She has been based at ICPR since 2011, and was ICPR’s Director from 2013-2024.

    Jessica has designed and led a large number of funded research projects and published widely on many aspects of justice including prisons, sentencing, criminal investigations, and lay participation in judicial proceedings. Her publications include Inside Crown Court: Personal experiences and questions of legitimacy (Policy Press, 2015, with Gillian Hunter and Amy Kirby); Imprisonment Worldwide: The Current Situation and an Alternative Future (Policy Press, 2016, with Andrew Coyle, Helen Fair and Roy Walmsley); and Participation in Courts and Tribunals: Concepts, Realities and Aspirations (Bristol University Press, 2020, co-edited with Penny Cooper).

    Most recently, Jessica was the Principal Investigator on the ESRC-funded study Voicing Loss, which explored the role of bereaved people in coroners' investigations and inquests. A range of outputs of the study - including research reports, policy and practitioner briefings, information for the general public and an Expert Insights blog - are available via the dedicated .

    In March 2026, Jessica was appointed as the academic member of the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.

    Web profiles

    ORCID

  • Research

    Research

    Research interests

    • Prisons and the use of imprisonment
    • Sentencing
    • Lay participation in judicial proceedings
    • Investigation and prosecution of criminal offences
    • Coroners' investigations and inquests

    Research overview

    While my earliest research was located within the sociology of race and ethnicity, my current research interests span many aspects of the criminal and wider justice system. Over the past two decades and more I have researched and published on such wide-ranging topics as prisons, policing and police-public relations, offender resettlement, youth offending, sentencing, criminal advocacy, and public attitudes towards and experiences of the justice system.

    My research is predominantly empirical, involving use of various methodologies but particularly qualitative techniques such as semi-structured interviewing, focus groups and observations. The work is largely applied, in the sense that it seeks to inform policy and practice and to support justice reform, while maintaining high standards of academic rigour and independence. Much of my work is theoretically informed and inter-disciplinary, drawing on legal, socio-legal, criminological and other scholarship. 

    My current and recent research includes projects on the status and role of bereaved people in coroners' investigations; the meaning of 'effective participation' in the criminal and family courts; the impacts and policing of online fraud; and trends and patterns in sentencing and the use of imprisonment. 

    Research Centres and Institutes

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    Research projects

    Enhancing problem-solving practice in youth court.

    Abstract

    In partnership with the Centre for Justice Innovation, ICPR conducted research on problem-solving practice in the Youth Court of England and Wales. Based in three specific localities, the aims of the project were to identify what kinds of problem-solving practice could best meet the changing needs of court-involved children and young people; to identify how this enhanced practice can be implemented; and to determine how the impact of this enhanced practice could be tested. The research entailed interviews of court users and youth justice practitioners , observations of court hearings, and analysis of courts and YOT data, in order to gain an understanding of current practice, opportunities for innovation, and barriers to and facilitators of reform.

    Outcomes

    Hunter, Gill and Jacobson, Jessica (2021) Exploring procedural justice and problem-solving practice in the Youth Court. Discussion Paper. HM Inspectorate of Probation, Canterbury, UK

    Hunter, Gillian and Ely, C. and Robin-D'Cruz, C. and Whitehead, S. (2020) Time to get it right: enhancing problem-solving practice in the Youth Court. Centre for Justice Innovation, London, UK

    Abstract

    Almost any crime that is committed today gives rise to evidence in digital forms. Such evidence frequently includes communications – via a wide array of social media platforms and messaging applications – between or among suspects, witnesses and victims. The nature, volume and complexity of ‘social media evidence’ pose multiple challenges but also new opportunities for the investigative and prosecution process. These challenges and opportunities were explored through a research project which examined how, in practice, social media evidence is utilized in the investigation and prosecution of serious sexual and violent offences.

    Outcomes

    Harris, Martyn and Jacobson, Jessica and Provetti, Alessandro (2024) Sentiment and time-series analysis of direct-message conversations. Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation 49 (301753), pp. 1-14. ISSN 2666-2825.

    Abstract

    In partnership with Victim Support and The Centre for Justice Innovation, ICPR undertook research into how language barriers can impact individuals’ experiences of the criminal justice system (CJS). The project combined a review of national policy and data with close examination of organisational practices and individual experiences in two contrasting locations. The main aims of the project were to gain greater insight into the experiences of English speakers of other languages (ESOL) who are victims of crime, or otherwise in contact with the criminal justice system, and to support improvements to the way that these individuals are supported and dealt with by the CJS.

    Outcomes

    Hunter, G., Bhardwa, B., Dinisman, T., Moroz, A., Anastassiou, A.., and Lynall, A.. (2022) (Full report). London, ICPR

    Abstract

    This international research and policy project (jointly funded by the Open Society Foundations) examined the use of imprisonment in ten contrasting jurisdictions across all five continents. It aimed to advance understanding of the factors that drive high levels of imprisonment and help develop the capacity of civil society and governmental organisations to surmount barriers to reform.

    Outcomes

    For information on outputs, see https://www.prisonstudies.org/ten-country-prisons-project

    Abstract

    This international research and policy project (jointly funded by Porticus) examined the use of imprisonment in ten contrasting jurisdictions across all five continents. It aimed to advance understanding of the factors that drive high levels of imprisonment and help develop the capacity of civil society and governmental organisations to surmount barriers to reform.

    Outcomes

    For information on outputs, see https://www.prisonstudies.org/ten-country-prisons-project

    Abstract

    It is a long-established legal principle in England and Wales that people should be able to participate effectively in the court and tribunal proceedings that directly concern them. This project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, was a unique, cross-jurisdictional study which considered what exactly it means to participate in judicial proceedings, why participation matters, and what factors impede and, conversely, support participation.

    The study combined a review of national and international policy with empirical research in criminal and family courts and in employment and immigration and asylum tribunal hearings.  The findings point to the multi-faceted nature of participation by lay court users in judicial proceedings.

    Outcomes

    Jacobson, Jessica and Cooper, Penny, eds. (2020) Bristol: Bristol University Press

    Jacobson, Jessica (2020) Policy Briefing, Bristol University Press

    Cooper, Penny (2020) Toolkit 19

    Jacobson, Jessica (2020) , blog for the British Society of Criminology

    Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica (2022) . Clinks Evidence Library

    Cooper, Penny and Jacobson, Jessica and Kong, Camillia (2023) Techniques for questioning vulnerable lay participants. Counsel Magazine

    Abstract

    The aim of this programme is to establish a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of online fraud, to provide a basis for more effective and better targeted measures to prevent, prepare, protect, and pursue fraud. Currently, we do not know enough about the impact on victims of online fraud or the ‘career history’ of online fraud offenders. As a result, the prioritisation of fraud and the allocation of resources within the wider policing system to combat fraud is not as effective as it could be. This project explores how a new typology of fraud based on victim impact could improve the allocation of resources and outcomes for victims. This also includes looking at current policy and practice surrounding online fraud and how fraudulent activity may evolve in the future.

    Outcomes

    Bhardwa, Bina (2024) ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, University of London, London

    Jacobson, Jessica, Bhardwa, Bina and Murray, Alex (2024) Online fraud and the sense of pervasive threat. Working Paper. Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, University of London

    Abstract

    In partnership with the Centre for Death and Society at the University of Bath, ICPR conducted research on the role of bereaved people in inquests. By means of empirical investigation and policy analysis, the study will address the following questions:

    • How is the status and role of the bereaved at inquests defined in law and policy, and what are bereaved people’s own expectations and experiences of inquests? 
    • To what extent, in what ways and circumstances and for what purposes should bereaved people be ‘at the heart’ of the coronial process and have an active role in inquest proceedings? 
    • What policy and practice changes would support inclusion and involvement of bereaved people in inquests (and, potentially, other kinds of legal proceedings) in ways that are attuned to social and legal norms as well as the expectations of the bereaved themselves?
    Outcomes

    A range of research reports, policy and practice briefings and other project materials are available at 

    Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Rumble, H. and Templeton, L. (2024) Coronial investigations: past deaths and future lives. In: Jones, I. and Trabsky, M. (eds.) Routledge Handbook of Law and Death. London, UK: Routledge. ISBN 9781032303383. (In Press)

    Abstract

    Lived Experience of the Law: A research and policy project is a partnership between ICPR, ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú and the national charity Revolving Doors. It began in January 2023 and will be completed by December 2025.

    Effective participation in court proceedings is foundational to the delivery of justice; a principle promoted in law, policy, and guidance. It also relates closely to the broader principle of access to justice. Yet little is known about the understandings, expectations, and experiences of ‘participation’ and ‘access to justice’ on the part of members of the public who find themselves caught up in judicial proceedings. To fill this knowledge gap, this project aims to gain insight into the ways in which ‘the law’ is experienced and understood by individuals who are involved in criminal and family proceedings; and to examine the implications of lived experience of the law for effective participation and access to justice.

    Outcomes

    Gillian Hunter, Monica Thomas and Nicola Campbell (2024)

    Public right to justice: Evidence review

    Abstract

    This evidence review was commissioned by the Nuffield Foundation to support the development of its new Public Right to Justice programme. The subject of the review is public engagement with the justice system of England and Wales, with particular reference to courts and tribunals, and the themes of transparency, representativeness and lay adjudication. The work entails the search, analysis, synthesis and critical appraisal of existing research and evidence.

  • Supervision and teaching

    Supervision and teaching

    Supervision

    Supervisions within ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú:
    2

    I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students who are interested in conducting research on the topics of sentencing, imprisonment, and judicial proceedings. 

    Current doctoral researchers

    • GILLIAN HUNTER
      Nature of supervision:
      JOINT PRINCIPAL SUPERVISOR,

    Doctoral alumni since 2013-14

    • SHAILESH KUMAR
      Nature of supervision:
      Joint Principal Supervisor,
      Title of thesis:
      Reform Initiatives in the district-level Criminal Courts in India: Access to Justice and Implications for Procedural Justice
      Awarded:
      2023

    Teaching

    Teaching modules

    • Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
    • Research Methods in Criminology
  • Publications

    Publications

    Article

    • Jacobson, Jessica and Templeton, L. and Murray, Alexandra (2026) . Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law ISSN 0964-9069.
    • Tamworth, M. and Billings, J. and Tekin, S. and Pitman, A. and Jacobson, Jessica and Killaspy, H. (2025) . Psychiatry, Psychology and Law ISSN 1321-8719.
    • Kong, Camillia and Jacobson, Jessica and Cooper, Penny (2025) . International Journal of Law in Context ISSN 1744-5523.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2025) . The Conversation
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Templeton, L. and Murray, Alex (2025) . Journal of Law and Society ISSN 0263-323X. (In Press)
    • Harris, Martyn and Jacobson, Jessica and Provetti, Alessandro (2024) . Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation 49 (301753), pp. 1-14. ISSN 2666-2825.
    • Cooper, Penny and Jacobson, Jessica and Kong, Camillia (2023) . Counsel Magazine
    • Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica (2022) . Clinks Evidence Library
    • Fox, Anthony and Jacobson, Jessica (2021) . Medicine, Science and the Law ISSN 0025-8024.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Hough, Mike (2018) . Political Quarterly 89 (2), pp. 177-186. ISSN 1467-923X.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Sabuni, P. and Talbot, J. (2017) . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour 8 (2), pp. 59-69. ISSN 2050-8824.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Kirby, Amy and Hunter, Gillian (2016) . Criminal Law & Justice Weekly 180, pp. 557-559. ISSN 1759-7943.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2016) . Sentencing News ISSN 0964-8461.
    • Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica and Hunter, Gillian (2016) . British Society of Criminology Newsletters 79, pp. 11-15. ISSN 1759-8354.
    • Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica (2014) . Criminology & Criminal Justice 14 (3), pp. 334-350. ISSN 1748-8958.
    • Player, E. and Roberts, J.V. and Jacobson, Jessica and Hough, Mike and Robottom, J. (2010) . The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice 49 (3), pp. 231-251. ISSN 0265-5527.
    • Talbot, J. and Jacobson, Jessica (2010) . Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour 1 (2), pp. 16-26. ISSN 2042-0927.
    • Roberts, J.V. and Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica and Moon, N. (2009) . Criminal Law Review 11, pp. 771-782. ISSN 0011-135X.
    • Roberts, J.V. and Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica and Bredee, A. and Moon, N. (2008) . Criminal Law Review 7, pp. 525-538. ISSN 0011-135X.
    • Smith, Melissa and Jacobson, Jessica and Webb, Barry (2004) . Resources, Conservation and Recycling 41 (3), pp. 177-189. ISSN 0921-3449.
    • Millie, A. and Jacobson, Jessica and Hough, Mike (2003) . Criminology and Criminal Justice 3 (4), pp. 369-387. ISSN 1748-8958.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2002) . Geopolitics 7 (2), pp. 173-192. ISSN 1465-0045.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (1997) . Ethnic and Racial Studies 20 (2), pp. 238-256. ISSN 0141-9870.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (1997) . Nations and Nationalism 3 (2), pp. 181-199. ISSN 1354-5078.

    Book

    • Jacobson, Jessica and Cooper, Penny, eds. (2020) . Bristol: Bristol University Press. ISBN 9781529211290.
    • Coyle, Andrew and Fair, Helen and Jacobson, Jessica and Walmsley, R. (2016) . Policy Press Shorts Insights. Bristol, UK: Policy Press. ISBN 9781447331759.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Hunter, Gillian and Kirby, Amy (2015) . Bristol, UK: Policy Press. ISBN 9781447317050.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (1997) . London, UK: Routledge. ISBN 9781138007130.

    Book section

    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Rumble, H. and Templeton, L. (2024) . In: Jones, I. and Trabsky, M. (eds.) Routledge Handbook of Law and Death. London, UK: Routledge. ISBN 9781032303383.
    • Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica (2023) . In: Roberts, J.V. and Ryberg, J. (eds.) Sentencing the Self-Convicted: The Ethics of Pleading Guilty. Oxford, UK: Hart Publishing. pp. 187-210. ISBN 9781509957439.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2020) . In: Jacobson, Jessica and Cooper, Penny (eds.) Participation in Courts and Tribunals: Concepts, Realities and Aspirations. Bristol, UK: Bristol University Press. ISBN 9781529211290.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2020) . In: Jacobson, Jessica and Cooper, Penny (eds.) Participation in Courts and Tribunals: Concepts, Realities and Aspirations. Bristol, UK: Bristol University Press. ISBN 9781529211290.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2018) . In: Cooper, Penelope and Hunting, L. (eds.) Access to Justice for Vulnerable People. The Advocate's Gateway. London, UK: Wildy and Sons Limited. ISBN 9780854902675.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2017) . In: Cooper, Penelope and Norton, H. (eds.) Vulnerable People and the Criminal Justice System: A Guide to Law and Practice. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. pp. 1-21. ISBN 9780198801115.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Harlow, L. (2017) . In: Cooper, Penelope and Norton, H. (eds.) Vulnerable People and the Criminal Justice System: A Guide to Law and Practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 57-94. ISBN 9780198801115.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2015) . In: Wasik, M. and Santatzoglou, S. (eds.) The Management of Change in Criminal Justice: Who Knows Best?. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 80-97. ISBN 9781137462480.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Hough, Mike (2011) . In: Roberts, J.V. (ed.) Mitigation and Aggravation at Sentencing. Cambridge Studies in Law and Society. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. pp. 60-80. ISBN 9780521197809.
    • Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica (2009) . In: Collins, J. and Siddiqui, S. (eds.) Transforming Justice: New Approaches To The Criminal Justice System. London, UK: The Criminal Justice Alliance. pp. 31-38.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Roberts, J.V. and Hough, Mike (2008) . In: Hough, Mike and Allen, R. and Solomon, E. (eds.) Tackling prison overcrowding Build more prisons? Sentence fewer offenders?. Researching Criminal Justice. Bristol, UK: Policy Press. ISBN 9781847421104.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Millie, A. and Hough, Mike (2008) . In: Squires, P. (ed.) ASBO Nation: The Criminalisation Of Nuisance. Bristol, UK: Policy Press. pp. 37-56. ISBN 9781847420282.
    • Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica (2004) . In: Grieve, J. and Howard, R. (eds.) Communities, Social Exclusion and Crime. Smith Institute. pp. 35-42. ISBN 1902488679.

    Monograph

    • Murray, Alex and Hunter, Gillian and Jacobson, Jessica (2026) . London, UK: ICPR, ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú.
    • Hunter, Gillian and Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica (2026) . London, UK: Revolving Doors.
    • Templeton, L. and Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex (2025) . London, UK: ICPR, CDAS, and Gambling with Lives.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Templeton, L. and Murray, Alex (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Templeton, L. and Murray, Alex (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Templeton, L. and Murray, Alex (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Templeton, L. and Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Templeton, L. and Murray, Alex (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2024) . Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, and Centre for Death & Society, University of Bath.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Bhardwa, Bina and Murray, Alex (2024) . London, UK: Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Univerity of ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú.
    • Heard, Catherine and Jacobson, Jessica (2021) . London, UK: Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research.
    • Fair, Helen and Jacobson, Jessica (2021) . London: ICPR.
    • Hunter, Gillian and Jacobson, Jessica (2021) . Canterbury, UK: HM Inspectorate of Probation.
    • Fair, Helen and Jacobson, Jessica (2018) . London, UK: Restorative Solutions.
    • Hunter, Gillian and Jacobson, Jessica and Kirby, Amy (2018) . London, UK: Solicitors Regulation Authority.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Heard, Catherine and Fair, Helen (2017) . London, UK: Institute for Criminal Policy Research & Fair Trials.
    • Fair, Helen and Jacobson, Jessica (2017) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Fair, Helen (2017) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Kirby, Amy and Hunter, Gillian (2016) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Fair, Helen (2016) . London: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Fair, Helen and Jacobson, Jessica (2016) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Fair, Helen (2016) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Hunter, G. and Kirby, Amy (2015) . London, UK: Criminal Justice Alliance.
    • Wigzell, Ali and Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica (2015) . London, UK: Bar Standards Board.
    • Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica (2015) . London, UK: Restorative Solutions.
    • Bath, C. and Bhardwa, Bina and Jacobson, Jessica and May, Tiggey and Webster, R. (2015) . London, UK: National Appropriate Adult Network.
    • Kirby, Amy and Jacobson, Jessica and Hunter, Gillian (2014) . Howard League Working Paper Howard League for Penal Reform.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Skrine, Oonagh and Kirby, Amy and Hunter, Gillian (2014) . N/A London, UK: Institute for Criminal Policy Research, ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, University of London.
    • Hunter, Gillian and Jacobson, Jessica and Kirby, Amy (2013) . London, UK: Victim Support.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2013) . London, UK: Transform Justice.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Kirby, Amy (2012) . London, UK: The Home Office.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Kirby, Amy and Hough, Mike (2011) . London, UK: Sentencing Council for England & Wales.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Bhardwa, Bina and Gyateng, T. and Hunter, G. and Hough, Mike (2010) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Hough, Mike (2010) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Phillips, C. and Edgar, K. (2010) . London, UK: Clinks and Prison Reform Trust.
    • Hough, Mike and Roberts, J.V. and Jacobson, Jessica (2009) . London, UK: Sentencing Advisory Panel.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Gibbs, P. (2009) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Talbot, J. (2009) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica (2008) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Hough, Mike and Hunter, G. and Jacobson, Jessica and Cossalter, S. (2008) . London, UK: The Home Office.
    • Hough, Mike and Roberts, J.V. and Jacobson, Jessica (2008) . London, UK: Sentencing Advisory Panel.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2008) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Edgar, K. and Jacobson, Jessica and Biggar, K. (2008) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Kimmett, E. (2007) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Hough, Mike (2007) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Millie, A. and Jacobson, Jessica and McDonald, E. and Hough, Mike (2005) . Bristol, UK: Policy Press.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Millie, A. and Hough, Mike (2005) . London, UK: Institute for Criminal Policy review.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2003) . London, UK: Home Office.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2003) . London, UK: Home Office.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Maitland, L. and Hough, Mike (2003) . London, UK: Home Office.
    • Hough, Mike and Jacobson, Jessica and Millie, A. (2003) . London, UK: Prison Reform Trust.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Davison, T. and Tarling, R. (2002) . London, UK: Home Office.
    • Phillips, C. and Jacobson, Jessica and Prime, R. and Carter, M. and Considine, M. (2002) . London, UK: Home Office.
    • Jacobson, Jessica and Saville, E. (1999) . London, UK: Home Office.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (1999) . London, UK: Home Office.

    Other

    • Jacobson, Jessica and Murray, Alex and Templeton, L. (2024) . London, UK: Justice Committee of the UK Parliament.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2024) . Patient Safety Learning Hub.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2020) . British Society of Crimonology.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2020) . Bristol, UK: Bristol University Press.
    • Jacobson, Jessica (2016) . The Justice Gap The Justice Gap.