Veroni Eichelsheim

Prof. Veroni Eichelsheim is an Associate Professor at the Department of Criminology, Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She holds additional roles as an Associate Professor at A-LAB and Empirical and Normative Studies research units. Her work focuses on criminological research with emphasis on youth delinquency, organized crime dynamics, sexual violence, and legal aspects of decision-making for vulnerable populations.

Her research interests include understanding risk factors for criminal involvement, barriers to help-seeking among victims, and the intersection of law and mental health. Notable projects examine the impact of pandemic measures on domestic violence reporting and the efficacy of Dutch advance directives for impaired adults.

Recent publications highlight mixed-methods approaches and systematic reviews in areas like organized crime entry mechanisms and image-based sexual abuse. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams addressing societal challenges in criminology and public health.

Supervision includes three completed PhD theses, though specific advisee names are not disclosed here. She contributes to academic discourse through 23 research outputs and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0003-4583-3121).