Ana Figueira

PhD in Forensic Psychology, School of Psychology
Email
af609@kent.ac.uk
Ana Figueira

About

Ana is a PhD Research Student within the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP).
Ana completed her BSc (Hons) in Psychology and MSc in Forensic Psychology at London Metropolitan University.
Ana is currently working within the Youth Justice Service in a Youth Offending Service with young people aged 11 to 18 years old.

Research interests


Ana's primary research interests are in the area of forensic psychology, with a focus on adolescent males involved in serious youth violence. The aim of her PhD research is to look at the role of fear and masculinity in knife crime and knife carrying.  
  • Young Offenders

  • Knife crime and knife carrying 

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

  • Fear and victimization

  • Masculinity constructs and involvement in serious youth violence

Supervision

Supervisors

Professional

Current
  • Advanced Practitioner Youth Offending Service (Jan 2018 - Present)

Previous
  • Forensic Mental Health Practitioner/PM (May 2015 - December 2017)

  • Multisystemic Therapist (January 2014 - April 2015)

  • Evidence and Outcomes Assistant NOMS (January 2013 - December 2014)

  • Psychology Assistant HMP Prison Services (October 2009 - December 2012)
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