Galma Akdeniz

Galma Akdeniz is Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilgi University specializing in criminal justice policy and victimology. She coordinates Turkey's participation in the European Sourcebook of Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics project.

Her research examines public trust in judicial systems, restorative justice models, and prison management strategies. She directed Turkey's 2005 International Crime Victimization Survey and collaborates with European restorative justice organizations.

Recent work analyzes pandemic impacts on penal systems and sentencing reforms. She advises international organizations including UNDP and OSCE on criminal justice reforms.