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Professor Jason Davies holds dual roles as Professor of Forensic and Clinical Psychology at Swansea University and Consultant Forensic and Clinical Psychologist with a local health board. He leads research and evaluation of the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway in Wales and holds honorary positions at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His work spans forensic and clinical psychology, focusing on assessment, treatment of offenders, self-harm, and mental health interventions for vulnerable groups. He collaborates with Welsh Government, Health Boards, and third-sector agencies on projects addressing suicide prevention, prison-to-community pathways, and sustainable construction for mental health.
Education details are not explicitly provided, but his academic and clinical roles suggest advanced training in psychology. His research emphasizes trauma-informed practices, staff supervision in forensic settings, and evaluating interventions for 'hard-to-reach' populations. Key collaborations include the Welsh Government's Women's Crime and Youth Justice Blueprint Project and the Offender Health Research Network.
His research interests include dark personality traits (e.g., sadism), organizational development in mental health services, and evidence-based clinical practices. Notable grants include studies on mindfulness interventions in prisons and evaluations of probation offender pathways. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to over 150 publications, reflecting his extensive contributions to forensic and clinical psychology.
Professor Davies chairs the British Psychological Society's Division of Forensic Psychology (Wales) and sits on national committees for forensic psychology standards and accreditation. His work bridges academic research, clinical practice, and policy, aiming to improve outcomes for offenders and marginalized groups.
