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Celine Van Golde is an Associate Professor specializing in Forensic Psychology with a focus on the study of memory and its implications within the criminal justice system. Her research explores the effects of repeated stressful events on memory, particularly concerning stakeholders such as domestic violence victim-survivors, suspects, and police. She aims to establish methods for obtaining accurate accounts of events while ensuring the psychological well-being of involved parties. Her interests extend to gender-based violence, investigating both physical and non-physical forms of violence and the nuances of coercive control and emotional abuse. Furthermore, she examines the factors influencing decision-making among factfinders, such as jurors and judges. Celine's research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in Brain, Behaviour, Cognition, Health and Wellbeing, and Lifespan, alongside her membership in various professional organizations including the European Association of Psychology and Law and the Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (SARMAC).
The University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Leading research and teaching in Forensic Psychology, focusing on memory and its implications in the criminal justice system.
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