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Prof. Dirk Baier is a Professor at the ZHAW School of Social Work, affiliated with the Institute of Delinquency and Crime Prevention at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on criminology, cybercrime, juvenile delinquency, and extremism studies. He leads and participates in projects such as the Cyber Resilience Network for the Canton of Zurich and institutional prevention of sexual violence in socio-educational institutions.
Key research interests include crime prevention, youth criminal trends, and the impact of pandemics on crime patterns. His work often examines societal factors influencing delinquency, such as migration, digital hate speech, and cultural attitudes toward violence. Notable contributions include studies on paraphilic interests in Switzerland and the effects of lockdowns on global crime rates.
Publications span peer-reviewed journals like Crime Science and Journal of Psychosexual Health, with a focus on methodological rigor and societal relevance. His interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, sociology, and psychology to address contemporary issues like cybersecurity and radicalization.
