Dr. Laura Huey

Professor

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Biography

Laura Huey is a criminologist specializing in policing, mental health, and countering violent extremism. Her research interests include policing, criminal victimization, mental health issues, and qualitative research methods. She is an advocate for evidence-based policy-making, emphasizing the need for research to inform practices in law enforcement. Laura's work has contributed to understanding the complex relationship between mental health and crime prevention, and she often explores challenges within the Canadian policing framework. With a strong foundation in sociology from the University of British Columbia, she has published significant works, including titles focused on mental health and police reform in Canada. Huey utilizes her expertise to present at various conferences and engages in action research to address critical issues affecting communities, particularly Indigenous policing concerns.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.