As a badged Senior Social Research Officer at the Ministry of Justice, I lead the evaluation of HM Prison & Probation Service’s Domestic Abuse Polygraph Pilot. My academic background prior to entering the Civil Service included an ESRC funded PhD in Forensic Psychology from the University of Kent, where I conducted groundbreaking research into male sexual violence on UK university campuses. I bring to my roles a strong and trusted analytical skill set, project and stakeholder management expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing social justice through values-led, evidence-based research.Owing to my work and CPD, I am highly skilled in:> Designing, implementing, monitoring, and critically evaluating large-scale scoping and evaluation projects.> Enhancing research impact through strategic and ongoing engagement with academics, policymakers, funding bodies, journalists, and the third sector.> Securing research funding and resources to drive priority projects.> Advanced statistics and research methodologies, including RCTs, PSM, and various qualitative methods.I am a passionate advocate for violence and sexual harm prevention, tackling VAWG, open science, and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange.SPECIALITIES: Forensic and Criminal Psychology | Understanding Human Behaviour | Stakeholder and Media Management | Public Engagement | Academic Report Writing | Research Dissemination | Event Organisation | Public Communication | Cognitive Load Management | Critical Friendship