معرفی
Dr. James Herbert serves as a Research Assistant at UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia, and holds an adjunct position as Associate Research Professor at the University of South Australia since May 2014. His work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to child protection and mental health. With an h-index of 7 and 253 citations according to Scopus, he has produced 37 research outputs including articles, reviews, and edited publications.
Herbert's research spans multiple critical areas in child welfare, with particular expertise in child protection psychology (78%), mental health psychology (65%), and advocacy in social sciences (62%). His work frequently examines disclosure processes, caregiver psychology, scoping reviews, police involvement in child protection, and cognitive behavioral therapy applications for maltreated children. His fingerprint reveals strong connections across psychology and social science disciplines focused on vulnerable youth populations.
Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on child advocacy centers, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and community-based interventions for child abuse and neglect. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on practical applications of psychological research in real-world child protection settings, with particular attention to multidisciplinary team approaches and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children who have experienced various forms of maltreatment.
Notable Awards:
- Early Career Researcher of the Year (2017)
Herbert is actively involved in research projects including 'The Impact of Mist' (July 2025-December 2026) with Parkerville Children and Youth Care. His work has gained significant attention with mentions in news outlets and substantial engagement on academic platforms like Mendeley. His research collaborations span multiple institutions and demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between psychology, social work, and public policy domains focused on child welfare.
