Jeffrey E. Hecker

Jeffrey E. Hecker serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maine, with his office located in 382 Williams Hall (Orono, ME). His contact email is hecker@maine.edu, and he is actively affiliated with the university's Clinical Psychology program.

His research specializes in forensic psychology and sexual offending, with emphasis on juvenile and adolescent populations. Key areas include cognitive distortions among offenders, physiological measurement of sexual interest, and gender-specific analysis of offending behaviors. His work bridges clinical practice and empirical research to refine assessment protocols and treatment approaches.

Publications spanning 2002-2019 reveal a consistent focus on juvenile sex offender assessment tools like the J-SOAP, demonstrating expertise in validation studies and longitudinal predictive analysis. His research frequently addresses developmental aspects of offending behavior and evidence-based clinical applications.