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Marta Szymańska-Pytlińskaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Psychosexual Development
• Body Image and Sexual Functioning
• Gender Diversity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marta Szymańska-Pytlińska serves as a Lecturer at Adam Mickiewicz University where she coordinates the ERASMUS+ scholarship programme as Dean's Representative. She teaches Clinical Sexology (conversation/exercises) and Personality courses, focusing on psychosexual development and clinical sexology within her academic role. Her research examines normative and disordered psychosexual development, body self-concept in women's sexual functioning, gender diversity issues, and sexual health education. Current investigations analyze how anatomical genital defects influence sexual functioning through body self mediation, particularly in women with MRKH syndrome. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on clinical and forensic sexology, with recurring themes in paraphilias, sexual offending against children, and women's sexual health. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical clinical applications, especially regarding diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions for atypical sexual behaviors. Scientific recognition includes: Second place in the Nobody's Children Foundation competition for her master's thesis on child abuse etiology She served on the Executive Board of the European Society on Family Relations (2014-2018) and provides judicial sexological opinions. Current research continues the investigation into body self dynamics among women with congenital genital conditions, exploring psychological adaptations to anatomical limitations.

Katrina Sifferdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Law
• Criminal Law
• Neuroethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katrina Sifferd is Professor of Philosophy at Elmhurst University, where she holds the Genevieve Staudt Endowed Chair and serves as Interim Associate Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of London, King's College and a Juris Doctorate, creating a unique interdisciplinary foundation for her work at the intersection of philosophy and law. Dr. Sifferd's research focuses on moral and criminal responsibility, examining how neuroscientific findings inform legal concepts of culpability. Her work spans neuroethics, neurolaw, punishment theory, and the philosophical foundations of criminal justice. She argues that responsibility is grounded in the brain's prefrontal executive processes, developing what she calls an 'executive theory of responsibility' that bridges folk-psychological concepts of the law with neuroscientific findings. She is best known as co-author of the influential book Responsible Brains: Neuroscience, Law, and Human Culpability (MIT Press, 2018), which has shaped interdisciplinary conversations at the intersection of philosophy, law, and neuroscience. Her scholarly output includes numerous articles in top journals such as Criminal Law & Philosophy, Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, and The Monist, covering topics from reckless rape cases to juvenile responsibility to the moral dimensions of rape judgments. Before pursuing philosophy, Dr. Sifferd worked as a senior research analyst on criminal justice projects for the U.S. National Institute of Justice, bringing practical legal experience to her theoretical inquiries. Following her Ph.D., she held a post-doctoral position as Rockefeller Fellow in Law and Public Policy and Visiting Professor at Dartmouth College.

Stephen A. Kentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Religious Movements
• Sociology of Religion
• Cult Studies
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Stephen A. Kent is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With over three decades of academic experience, he is recognized as a leading scholar in the study of new religious movements (NRMs), particularly Scientology, the Children of God/The Family, and fundamentalist Mormon polygamy. His academic journey includes: B.A. in Sociology from University of Maryland, College Park (1973) M.A. in History of Religions from American University (1978) M.A. in Religion and Modern Western Society from McMaster University (1980) Ph.D. in Religious Studies from McMaster University (1984) Izaac Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Alberta (1984-1986) Professor Kent's research focuses on the intersection of religion and deviance, examining how religious groups establish authority, manage dissent, and influence members' behavior. His work often employs sociological frameworks to analyze high-demand religious groups and their social dynamics. Kent has published extensively on conversion processes, particularly how political activists from the Vietnam War era transitioned to alternative religious movements like Hare Krishnas, Transcendental Meditation, Scientology, and the Unification Church. Analysis of Kent's recent publications reveals a continued focus on Scientology and related movements, with increasing attention to legal and human rights dimensions of new religious movements. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary debates about religious legitimacy, freedom of belief, and the boundaries between religion and cultic behavior. Among his notable recognitions: Margaret Thaler Singer Award (2012) from International Cultic Studies Association Bill Meloff Memorial Teaching Award (2010) Graduate Student Supervisor Award (2009) Izaac Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship (1984-1986) Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 'From Slogans to Mantras' (2003) As an educator, Kent has mentored numerous graduate students and has been recognized for his teaching excellence. His scholarly contributions have established him as a significant voice in the academic study of new religious movements, though his work has also drawn criticism from some quarters, particularly from organizations he has studied and scholars who favor more sympathetic approaches to NRMs.

• Aggressive Interactions
• Early Prevention
• Juvenile Delinquency
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine Blatier is a Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes, France, affiliated with the Clinical and Cognitive Processes Axis. Her academic career spans over 25 years with continuous research output from 1992 to 2016, focusing on the intersection of developmental psychology and criminology. Her research portfolio centers on: Developmental psychology of aggressiveness and aggressive interactions from early childhood through adolescence Prevention strategies for externalizing/internalizing disorders and juvenile delinquency Social and moral judgment development in institutional contexts Cross-cultural comparisons of juvenile justice systems (particularly France-Canada) Gender-specific analyses of delinquent behavior Professor Blatier's publication trajectory shows consistent high-impact output with 15+ publications between 2000-2016, including multiple articles in 2016 alone. Her work demonstrates strong international collaboration, primarily with Canadian researchers, and addresses both theoretical frameworks (moral judgment internalization) and practical applications (recidivism assessment tools). While specific grant details aren't documented, her sustained research activity indicates robust funding support. Her laboratory work within the Clinical and Cognitive Processes Axis provides empirical foundations for early intervention programs targeting aggressive behaviors and delinquency prevention.

Daniel A. Kraussمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Psychology
• Law and Psychology
• Jury Decision-Making
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Daniel A. Krauss serves as the Crown Professor of Psychology and George R. Roberts Fellow in the Department of Psychological Science at Claremont McKenna College. A dual J.D./Ph.D. graduate from the University of Arizona, he directs the Psychology Law Policy Lab and has established himself as a leading scholar at the intersection of psychological science and legal institutions. His educational foundation includes: B.A. in Psychology from The Johns Hopkins University (Phi Beta Kappa) M.A., J.D., and Ph.D. (Clinical-Psychology, Policy & Law) from the University of Arizona Krauss's research critically examines how psychological principles inform legal processes, with particular focus on jury comprehension of expert testimony, validity of forensic assessments, and systemic biases in criminal justice algorithms. His work demonstrates how psychological science can correct legal misconceptions—such as his 2024 Scientific American analysis exposing flaws in child pornography offender algorithms. He investigates the tension between public perceptions of "crime control theater" and evidence-based policy through experimental studies of juror decision-making and risk assessment communication. His prolific scholarship reveals consistent thematic evolution toward practical applications: from foundational textbook development (5 editions of Forensic and Legal Psychology ) to contemporary critiques of algorithmic justice and Supreme Court jurisprudence. Recent publications increasingly address digital-age challenges in forensic assessment while maintaining empirical rigor in jury simulation research. Major recognitions include: Crown Professorship and Roberts Fellowship (2024) APA Division 41 Outstanding Mentoring and Teaching Award (2022) ABPP Forensic Specialty Award (2020) Western Psychological Association Teaching Award (2019) As a dedicated mentor, Krauss received APA's top teaching award for guiding students through complex legal-psychological intersections. His Supreme Court Fellowship (2002-2003) directly informed research on sentencing guidelines, while current grants support his lab's work on algorithmic transparency and jury decision aids. He actively shapes policy through amicus brief contributions and operational psychology guidelines development. The Psychology Law Policy Lab (psychologylawpolicylab.com) serves as his research hub, conducting empirical studies on forensic assessment validity and public perceptions of legal processes. The lab's current projects examine risk communication formats for sexually violent predator determinations and cross-cultural applications of forensic assessment tools in international courts.

• Intimate Partner Violence
• Forensic Psychology
• Domestic Violence
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Shilan Caman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden (2023-2026), affiliated with the Centre for Psychiatry Research and Katarina Howner's Research Group. Her work bridges forensic behavioral neuroscience and clinical psychiatry within Sweden's legal-medical framework. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Neuroscience in 2017, establishing her expertise in violence-related research through population-based Swedish studies. Dr. Caman's research critically examines intimate partner violence , femicide , and homicide through intersecting lenses of forensic psychology , psychiatry , and criminology . Her methodology combines quantitative epidemiological analysis with qualitative perpetrator interviews, revealing gendered patterns in youth violence, mental disorder comorbidity, and treatment resistance. Key contributions include identifying boldness-meanness-disinhibition dynamics in psychopathy and exposing systemic gaps in femicide prevention. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) shows escalating focus on youth intimate partner homicide ( 2024 ) and voluntary help-seeking perpetrators ( 2024 ), while maintaining core investigation of Swedish homicide databases. Her work consistently employs controlled population studies, highlighting Sweden's unique forensic registry advantages and revealing cross-cultural applicability in perpetrator typologies. Dr. Caman currently leads a Swedish Research Council-funded grant (2023-2025) evaluating social service interventions for intimate partner violence perpetrators through mixed-methods design. This project collaborates with Örebro County service providers (Social Services Örebro, Mansforum Örebro) to measure recidivism risk reduction and treatment accessibility barriers, directly informing national policy reforms following Sweden's 2021 Social Services Act amendment. As a core member of Katarina Howner's Research Group, she contributes to the Centre for Psychiatry Research's mission of translating neuroscientific findings into forensic practice, particularly through psychophysiological assessments of empathy and criminal responsibility.