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Dr. Emma Palmer - Academic Overview
Affiliations:
- Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Leicester
- Cross-disciplinary collaborations across Psychology, Psychiatry, Health Sciences, and Neuroscience Psychology & Behaviour departments.
- BPS Chartered Forensic Psychologist.
Education:
- BA (Hons) in Social & Political Science, University of Cambridge
- PhD in Forensic Psychology, University of Birmingham
- PG Diploma in Psychology, Open University
Research Interests: Emma’s work centers on offender rehabilitation and forensic psychology, with particular focus on:
- Cognitive-behavioral interventions for violent and sexual offenders
- Evaluation of prison programs (e.g., drug recovery prisons, group therapies)
- Impact of social isolation and frailty on health outcomes
- Moral reasoning development in incarcerated populations
- Psychological effects of digital technology in correctional settings
Recent Research Trends: Her 2023 studies highlight inclusive genomic healthcare for intellectually disabled individuals and drug recovery prison efficacy. Earlier work (2019–2021) emphasized program evaluations for property offenders, moral cognition assessments, and interventions targeting social isolation in aging populations.
Professional Contributions:
- Lead evaluator for offender intervention programs in England & Wales
- Advisor on prison rehabilitation policy
- Co-developer of the EQUIP treatment program for offenders with intellectual disabilities
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Leicester’s Health Sciences and Neuroscience departments, focusing on translational research between clinical psychology and correctional practices.
