Basia Spalek

Basia Spalek is an HSC HE Associate Lecturer at the University of Derby's College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary topics including healthcare safety, criminology, terrorism studies, and victimology. She has contributed to understanding patient perspectives on safety in healthcare settings, dynamics of crime and victimization within Muslim communities, and community engagement strategies in countering terrorism. Her work bridges academic analysis with practical policy implications, particularly in counter-radicalization and de-radicalization initiatives.

Spalek’s publications include studies published in British Journal of Nursing, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, and a monograph on crime victims' theory and practice. Her research emphasizes the role of communities as critical partners in addressing extremism and improving victim support frameworks. Despite no listed awards, her work has garnered significant attention with 610 total views and 129 downloads of her outputs.

Her advisory and grant activities remain unspecified, but her academic contributions highlight expertise in policy analysis, community interventions, and healthcare ethics. No specific laboratory or team affiliations are mentioned, though her work likely intersects with social care and security studies networks.