Dr. Nieke Elbers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nieke Elbers is an Associate Professor in Liability Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a senior researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR). With a passion for improving victims' rights and access to compensation, her work focuses on restorative justice and victim impact statements. As a leader in Empirical Legal Studies, Elbers coordinates the helpdesk at VU Law School and is involved with the Amsterdam Law Behaviour Institute (A-LAB) and other advisory committees. Her research interests include victimology and procedural justice, emphasizing the influence of psychosocial factors on health and well-being following crime and accidents. Elbers has published extensively in the field, coordinating restorative justice courses and supervising PhD students. She is also committed to advancing restorative practices in academic settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-04-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Liability Law.

Senior Researcher

2016-04-01 — Present

Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) • Amsterdam

Focused on victimology and restorative justice.

Awards

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Gezina van der Molenfonds

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Jan van Dijk Victimology Victims’ Rights Award

2014-10-13
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NWO Aspasia

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.