Paul James is a Doctoral Researcher, working within CENTRIC. He is currently working on his PhD in Computing and Informatics. This is in investigating online abuse to those in public facing roles. Previous research involves investigating the relationship between mentors and at-risk mentees at community-based mentoring programs in Manchester. He holds a Master in Research (MRes) Criminology degree and a BA (Hons) Criminology degree; both from the University of Manchester.