Jill Atkinson

Jill Atkinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her work focuses on two primary areas: the assessment/treatment of female offenders and applying cognitive psychology principles to design effective learning environments. She holds an office in Humphrey Hall and can be reached at atkinson@queensu.ca.

• Ph.D. (1998) – Queen's University
• M.A.Sc. (1988) – University of Waterloo
• B.A.H. (1986) – Queen's University
• BA (1983) – Music – Queen's University

Her research on female offenders explores recidivism prediction tools like LSI-R and CAT, while her educational work investigates how cognitive processes can optimize university learning. She has contributed to understanding gender differences in fraud offenses and the psychological dynamics of sex offenders through literature reviews.

Her three most recent articles span criminal justice policy, gendered criminological theories, and forensic assessment methodologies. No scientific awards have been listed, and no advising/grant information is provided. No lab affiliations are noted in available materials.