Dean Wilkinson

Dean Wilkinson is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Edge Hill University, specializing in Criminal Justice System evaluations, violence prevention, and mental health. With over 15 years of experience, he focuses on alternative prison programs, youth justice systems, and sexual minorities' victimization experiences. He leads the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership evaluation team, exploring systemic change and intervention strategies.

His doctoral research examined links between schizotypy, delusional ideation, and crime-based moral reasoning. Current projects include VR-based violence prevention programs and trauma-informed policing training evaluations. Key areas of expertise include arts-based prison activities for older prisoners (50+), and LGBTQ+ victimization impacts on quality of life.

Publications span 2009-2025, emphasizing systematic reviews of intervention efficacy, community programs, and qualitative studies on youth experiences. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his work has been cited in Scopus and downloaded widely.

Dean supervises PhD students in violence reduction, sexual minorities' victimization, arts in criminal justice, and coaching psychology. He collaborates internationally on projects blending psychology with criminal justice reforms.