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Mark Olver is a Professor and Registered Doctoral Psychologist at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science, Department of Psychology and Health Studies. He specializes in forensic psychology, focusing on sexual violence risk assessment, psychopathy, and recidivism prediction. His work integrates clinical practice with research, particularly in evaluating treatment efficacy for justice-involved individuals and assessing risk factors among incarcerated populations.
Educated at Simon Fraser University (B.A.) and the University of Saskatchewan (Ph.D.), Olver has extensive clinical experience with correctional clients, including roles at the Regional Psychiatric Centre and Stony Mountain Institution. His research spans over 20 years, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Key areas include psychopathy's role in treatment outcomes, sexual offender rehabilitation, and culturally sensitive risk assessment.
Olver currently supervises graduate students in clinical psychology and applied social psychology, guiding projects on topics like intimate partner violence risk assessment and psychopathy's impact on therapeutic change. His work emphasizes evidence-based practices, with contributions to national and international correctional policy.
Recent projects include validating risk assessment tools (e.g., VRS-SO), examining recidivism trends among Not Criminally Responsible populations, and exploring public perceptions of sex offenders. He collaborates with Correctional Service of Canada and academic institutions to bridge research and clinical practice.
