Forensic Psychology

About this course

What makes people commit crime? Are there gender differences? What is the role of perception? How are assessments and interventions conducted with those convicted of a serious crime, or those who have been the victim of a crime?

Forensic psychology is explored from individual to societal levels, with critical analysis of and examples from a European perspective. Selected topics include cognitive, emotional, social, and neuropsychological approaches to the nature and treatment of criminal behavior.

Faculty

Sara Hellqvist Bailey

PhD Candidate, Dept. of Criminology, Stockholm University. MPhil, Dept. of Psychology, Stockholm University. PhD candidate in criminology, Dept. of Criminology, Stockholm University, present; Research coordinator and assistant, Dept. of Special Education, Stockholm University, present; Project coordinator for access-to-justice projects, 2021-2023. With DIS since 2025.