Josephine Chishty-Collins
مدرس · Forensic Psychology
Royal Holloway, University of Londonمعرفی
Dr. Josephine Chishty-Collins is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Royal Holloway's Department of Law and Criminology. She holds a BSc in Psychology from Brunel University and an MSc in Forensic Psychology from the University of Kent, where she received the prestigious Tizard Centre PhD Scholarship. Her research focuses on forensic psychology with specializations in intellectual/developmental disabilities and firesetting behavior.
Her work examines assessment methodologies and treatment approaches for vulnerable populations in forensic settings. Research interests include:
- Forensic assessment of adults with cognitive disabilities
- Firesetting behavior analysis
- Abuse prevention in care systems
- Criminal justice interventions for neurodiverse individuals
Publications demonstrate strong focus on systematic reviews and psychometric validation studies in forensic psychology. Recent works concentrate on staff burnout, autistic experiences in legal systems, and firesetting risk assessment tools.
Awards & Honors:
- Tizard Centre PhD Scholarship
She teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in law and criminology.
