Research interests

My research interests revolve around bridging the research/practice divide, particularly with innovative community-oriented approaches to the rehabilitation and management of forensic clients.  See here for a current community partnership to address adult deliberate firesetting.   I supervise research at BSc, MSc, D.Psy, and Ph.D levels. 

Teaching responsibilities

I am an Associate Professor in Clinical Research and Practice in Forensic Psychology, and Programme Lead for the MSc Forensic Psychology. 

A Registered Forensic Psychologist and a Chartered Psychologist with BPS Fellowship (FBPsS), I have a background with the Probation Service; working with clients across a range of settings including courts, prisons, approved premises, and the open community. 

Research outputs

2024

Abraham, K., Pearson, D.

14 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 31p.

Fletcher, N., Pearson, D., Spearing, L.

6 Aug 2024, In: British Journal of Community Justice

Goodley, G., Pearson, D.

1 Mar 2024, In: European Journal of Criminology. 21, 2, p. 251-273, 23p.

2023

Goodley, G., Pearson, D.

1 Dec 2023, In: Probation Journal. 70, 4, p. 367-384, 18p.

Goodley, G., Pearson, D.

6 Nov 2023, In: Criminology & Criminal Justice