معرفی
Tamsin Higgs is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. She specializes in forensic psychology, focusing on sexual delinquency, violence, spousal abuse, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Her affiliations include the Centre international de criminologie comparée (CICC) and the Centre de recherche de l’Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel.
Affiliations & Roles
- Member of CICC (Comparative Criminology Research Centre)
- Member of Pôle d'expertise et de recherche en santé et bien-être des hommes
- Affiliated with Institut Philippe-Pinel de Montréal (IPP)
Education & Teaching
While specific academic qualifications aren't listed, her roles imply advanced training in clinical psychology and criminology. She teaches courses like "Personnalité et comportement criminel" and "Organisation professionnelle et éthique" to graduate students pursuing psychology and forensic mental health programs.
Research Focus
Her research explores sexual homicide typologies, risk assessment in violent offenders, and interventions for sexual offenders. She emphasizes understanding offender psychology, particularly in cases involving necrophilic behaviors or multiple victims. Her work bridges clinical psychology and legal practices, addressing gaps in offender treatment and forensic evaluation.
Grants & Projects
- Leads projects on intimate partner homicide (SSHRC-funded) and sexual aggression among involuntary celibates (FRQSC-funded)
- Co-leads the CICC strategic research group (FRQSC-funded)
- Investigates treatment adherence among offenders with severe mental illnesses
Advising & Mentorship
Supervised 5 recent theses, including studies on rape-supportive attitudes, forensic confession dynamics, and therapeutic alliance in child sexual abuse treatment programs.
Labs & Collaborations
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at CICC and IPP, focusing on sexual homicide analysis, risk assessment tools, and forensic intervention strategies.
