I am a senior lecturer in psychology at York St John University specialising in forensic psychology. After completing my doctoral research at the University of York, I worked as a teaching fellow on the MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology before moving to York St John University. My research is currently focused on sexual violence and the role of the bystander. I have been involved in delivering and evaluating bystander training as part of the All About Respect project and I have a specific interest in the individual and situational factors that can effect bystander behaviour.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, York St John University
- PhD The Use of Drawing to Facilitate Children's Event Memory Recall, The University of York
- BSc (Hons) Experimental Psychology, The University of York
My areas of teaching expertise are in developmental and forensic psychology. I currently teach on the following modules:
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Psychology with Child Development
- BSc Psychology with Counselling
- BSc Forensic Psychology
- PSY3006M Extended Project
- PSY5002M Infant and Child Development
- PSY6008M Investigative Psychology
- PSY6016M Theoretical Perspectives on Offending Behaviour
- PSY6001M Research Paper
- PSY8202M Doctoral Thesis 1
- PSY8302M Doctoral Thesis 2
My research interests are broadly focused around forensic psychology. I have conducted research investigating different techniques that can be utilised to facilitate children’s eyewitness testimony. I have collaborated with North Yorkshire Police investigating the prevalence and awareness of pre-loading and associated risky behaviours.
I am part of the All About Respect project which aims to facilitate dialogues within our student communities focusing on healthy relationships and a culture of respect to strengthen sexual violence, harrassment and domestic abuse prevention (see https://allaboutrespectysj.wordpress.com/blog/ to find out more). I am currently involved in delivering and evaluating bystander intervention programmes designed to reduce sexual violence alongside projects investigating the individual and situational factors that can affect bystander behaviour.
I am a Graduate member British Psychology Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
