Research

From understanding risk to preventing harm

At York University, through the Sex and Violence Evaluation (SAVE) Lab, I study how psychological research can strengthen the prevention of harmful sexual behaviour and violence. The program connects three questions: What psychological constructs matter? How can we measure and interpret them more accurately? And how can that evidence support better prevention and intervention?

My work draws on psychological measurement, meta-analysis, structured assessment, clinical-forensic research and practice, and collaboration across academic and applied settings. I aim to produce research that is rigorous, clear about uncertainty, and useful beyond academic publications.

Three connected branches

1

Understanding risk-relevant constructs

I examine how constructs related to harmful behaviour are defined and organized, with attention to where categories clarify complex human variation and where they can obscure it.

2

Improving measurement and interpretation

I study structured approaches to assessment: how measures perform, what their scores mean, and how results can be communicated without overstating precision.

3

Mobilizing evidence into prevention

I work to move evidence into professional training, public communication, and collaborations that connect research with prevention and intervention.