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Prof. Martin Killias is a retired Professor and former Chair of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure & Criminology at the University of Zurich (retired since August 2013). He leads Killias Research & Consulting, focusing on applied criminological studies. His research spans crime victimization patterns, criminal justice system effectiveness, wrongful convictions, juvenile delinquency, and comparative legal frameworks across Europe.
Education & Affiliations: University of Zurich (Faculty of Law). His work is funded by institutions like the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Research Focus: Specializes in empirical studies of criminal justice systems, including:
- Crime victimization surveys (ICVS series)
- Risk assessment methodologies for offenders
- Evaluation of alternative sentencing strategies
- Cross-national comparisons of prosecution systems
- Analysis of wrongful conviction cases
- Prevention of youth crime through environmental strategies
Key Projects:
- Evaluated electronic monitoring vs. community service effectiveness
- Investigated marijuana market accessibility in Swiss cantons
- Examined fear-of-crime correlates using gfs-zürich data
- Published landmark studies on Swiss judicial errors (1995–2004)
Grants & Contributions: Pioneered longitudinal crime surveys in Switzerland, influencing policy reforms. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Lausanne's School of Criminal Sciences.
