Tamar Fischer

Prof. Dr. Tamar Fischer is an Associate Professor in Criminology at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work focuses on crime prevention, police behavior, and juvenile justice, with notable contributions to understanding workplace violence, public safety in urban spaces, and alternative interventions for youth offenders. She has led research projects including evaluations of police reprimand programs for minors and design strategies for safer public environments.

Her research employs mixed-methods approaches, including survey analysis and policy evaluation. Key topics include physical violence dynamics, conflict management in law enforcement, and legal frameworks for victim protection. She has contributed to publications such as Mens en Maatschappij and presented findings at academic symposia.

• Research Interests: Criminology, Juvenile Justice, Police Studies, Crime Prevention, Gender-Based Violence, Urban Safety
• Professional Roles: Editor of Mens en Maatschappij, Member of the Ministry of Justice's Behavioral Interventions Committee (2013–2015)

Dr. Fischer received the Literati Award (2017) for her paper on workplace aggression in public sectors. Her recent activities include organizing workshops on police reprimand programs and advising on cybercrime interventions. She actively engages in public discourse through media contributions addressing street harassment and youth safety.