Sally Kelty

Sally Kelty is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Canberra, specializing in forensic and occupational psychology. Her research focuses on forensic science applications, law enforcement well-being, domestic violence intervention, and crime scene investigation methodologies. She has contributed over 80 peer-reviewed publications and $630,000 in research funding, with notable awards from the Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Education: PhD from Murdoch University (2006). Adjunct roles include the University of Tasmania (2015–2017). She has supervised 8 PhD students to completion and currently advises 4 at UC.

Key research areas include public attitudes toward police during crises, occupational stress in forensic fields, and innovative DNA analysis techniques. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to justice and well-being.

Awards include two National Awards from the Institute of Forensic Sciences, recognizing her impact on police investigative practices and legal frameworks for sexual assault cases. She actively consults with agencies like the Australian Federal Police and sits on the offender program accreditation panel for Corrections Victoria.

Current projects include evaluating youth diversion programs and reducing stressors for digital forensics experts. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, law enforcement, and forensic science to enhance criminal justice outcomes.