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Dr. Alicia Nijdam-Jones (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology (forensic specialization) from Fordham University and holds advanced degrees in Criminology and Clinical Psychology.
- PhD (Clinical Psychology - Forensic Specialization), Fordham University (2020)
- MA (Clinical Psychology), Fordham University (2016)
- MA (Criminology), Simon Fraser University (2012)
- BA (Psychology), Simon Fraser University (2014)
Her research focuses on culturally safe forensic practices, violence risk assessment, and malingering evaluation across linguistically and ethnically diverse populations in Latin America, the U.S., and Canada. She leads the Psychology, Law, and Culture (PLC) Lab, which relocates to Simon Fraser University in 2026.
Key research areas include:
- Cross-cultural validity of forensic assessment tools
- Indigenous-partnered mental health research
- Consumer-centered service evaluation in forensic contexts
- Impact of language and intersecting identities on legal decision-making
She teaches courses in clinical research design, personality assessment, and independent psychology research.
