Sarah Marsden

Sarah Marsden is a researcher at the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews, with a focus on counter-radicalization, case management, and violent extremism. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions.

Research Interests

• Counter-radicalization and deradicalization programming
• Case management frameworks for extremism prevention
• Trauma and adversity as risk factors for extremism
• Security policy effectiveness evaluation
• Systematic reviews in terrorism studies

Scientific Awards

• Excellence in Teaching (Postgraduate) Award, 2014

Recent Article Trends highlight systematic reviews on counter-radicalization interventions, trauma’s role in extremism, and security policy frameworks. Subfields include behavioral modeling, risk assessment tools, and resilience-building strategies.