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Dr Elizabeth Paddock, Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic) is Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology at the 海角黑料. Elizabeth has worked within several multi-disciplinary forensic settings delivering therapeutic interventions in both the community and secure settings. She is proficient in assessments of violence, sexual risk, autism, suicide and self-harm, and cognitive functioning. Her current research interests include assessing risk for antisocial and violent criminal behaviour in children, implementing the Child First approach, reviewing diversion and prevention strategies, and conducting service and training evaluations. She is recognised for her work in peer-reviewed academic and clinical publications, as well as for her presentations at national conferences. Her doctoral research examined the effectiveness of community interventions for high-risk children in the community. She is responsible for directing the Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy), and contributes to research and teaching for the MSc in Forensic and Criminological Psychology. She is the external examiner for the MSc in Forensic Psychology at Leeds Trinity University and the MSc Forensic Psychology & Mental Health at Queen Mary University of London, providing independent and impartial advice on the academic standards set and student achievements.
Alongside her academic role, she works clinically as a Forensic Psychologist and has over 15 years of providing safeguarding consultancy to national charities, including Samaritans. She is currently working on a funded project focused on advancing equity in community-centred initiatives. Dr Paddock serves on the Youth Justice Board's Academic Advisory Panel, is a member of the Lords and Commons Family and Child Protection Group at Westminster, and is a member of the Practice Research in Child Welfare (PRiCE) Lab at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation NHS Trust. With more than 14 years of collaboration with Youth Justice Services, she has built strong relationships with stakeholders in the youth justice field, enhancing the execution of projects and the quality of research. Her participatory methods in research ensure impactful outcomes in her work.
She is committed to challenging stigma and promoting compassion, support and empathy for those in crisis. She has extensive experience in the pastoral care provided to students at the University and is committed to promoting student wellbeing. Elizabeth completed both her Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at the 海角黑料. During this time she was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Medal by the University, and awarded the Ordo Caligulae by the Students' Union. In 2014 she was recognised as one of the 100 heroes of the Students' Union for '鈥ousing a genuine personal dedication to helping the lives of others. This installation serves to recognise the frustrating distance between Lizzie and those who seek her aid which she successfully overcomes, having won several awards for her services to the charity.'
Research Summary
Selected publications
Aubrey, O., Jones, K.A., & Paddock, E. (2025). Self-reported impulsivity, aggression, and childhood trauma in the general population: A United-Kingdom-based online survey. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 15, 350-368. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-08-2024-0065
Browne, K.D., Green, K. Ripoll, S.J. and Paddock, E. (2022) Knife Crime Offenders - Characteristics and Interventions: A Systematic Review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 67.
Browne, K.D., Paddock, E., Ripoll, S.J., Smith, P. and Ireson, C. (2021). Youth violence and knife crime: Developing evidence-based policy and practice. London Westminster: Lords and Commons Family and Child Protection Group (LCFCPG) Report on the Youth Violence and Knife Crime Think Tank 29th June 2021.
Browne, K.D., Ripoll, S.J. and Paddock, E. (2024) Knife crime: Insights, challenges and a call to action. The Psychologist. 11 March 2024. https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/knife-crime-insights-challenges-and-call-action
Gray, E, and Paddock, E. (2025). The impact of exposure to self-harming behaviours on the psychological wellbeing of staff working in prisons and secure psychiatric hospitals: a systematic review. Journal of Criminal Psychology, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
Jareno-Ripoll, S., Paddock, E. and Browne, K. D. (2024). Unveiling the Complex Landscape of Knife Crime. Fighting Knife Crime Magazine, 10: 4 -7. London: FKCL. January 2024.
Paddock, E., Chou, S. & Browne, K. (2021) Child & Adolescent Offending: Developmental Theories. In J. M. Brown & M. A. Horvath (Eds) Cambridge Handbook of Forensic Psychology. Cambridge University Press.
Sharma, M.E., Paddock, E. & Jones, K.A. (2024). Exploring how young people in the UK understand coercive control: a qualitative study. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 15(1), 86-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-08-2024-0075
Smith, H., & Paddock, E. (2024). Exploring Children's Journeys into the Youth Justice System from Multiple Perspectives: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Societies, 14(10), 199.
Smith, H., and Paddock, E. (2025). Does AssetPlus Facilitate Effective Assessment of Children Working with the Youth Justice Service?: A Critical Evaluation. Probation Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1177/02645505241300687
Conferences:
Jareno-Ripoll, S., Paddock, E. & Browne, K. D. (2021) Presented 'Knife Crime Offender Characteristics and Interventions - A Systematic Review' at the Division of Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference, November 2021.
Invited Government Presentations:
Browne, K. D., Jareno-Ripoll, S. and Paddock, E. (2023) 'Knife Crime a State of Emergency: Research on the characteristics of knife crime offenders' - Parliamentary Briefing to MPs and Peers - Thursday 16th November 2023, 2-4 pm, Committee Room 15, House of Commons, Westminster, chaired by Carla Lockhart MP.
Selected publications
Aubrey, O., Jones, K.A., & Paddock, E. (2025). Self-reported impulsivity, aggression, and childhood trauma in the general population: A United-Kingdom-based online survey. Journal of Criminal Psychology, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-08-2024-0065
Browne, K.D., Green, K. Ripoll, S.J. and Paddock, E. (2022) Knife Crime Offenders - Characteristics and Interventions: A Systematic Review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 67.
Browne, K.D., Paddock, E., Ripoll, S.J., Smith, P. and Ireson, C. (2021). Youth violence and knife crime: Developing evidence-based policy and practice. London Westminster: Lords and Commons Family and Child Protection Group (LCFCPG) Report on the Youth Violence and Knife Crime Think Tank 29th June 2021.
Browne, K.D., Ripoll, S.J. and Paddock, E. (2024) Knife crime: Insights, challenges and a call to action. The Psychologist. 11 March 2024. https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/knife-crime-insights-challenges-and-call-action
Gray, E, and Paddock, E. (2025). The impact of exposure to self-harming behaviours on the psychological wellbeing of staff working in prisons and secure psychiatric hospitals: a systematic review. Journal of Criminal Psychology, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
Jareno-Ripoll, S., Paddock, E. and Browne, K. D (2024). Unveiling the Complex Landscape of Knife Crime. Fighting Knife Crime Magazine, 10: 4 -7. London: FKCL. January 2024.
Paddock, E., Chou, S. & Browne, K. (2021) Child & Adolescent Offending: Developmental Theories. In J. M. Brown & M. A. Horvath (Eds) Cambridge Handbook of Forensic Psychology. Cambridge University Press.
Sharma, M.E., Paddock, E. & Jones, K.A. (2024). Exploring how young people in the UK understand coercive control: a qualitative study. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 15(1), 86-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-08-2024-0075
Smith, H., & Paddock, E. (2024). Exploring Children's Journeys into the Youth Justice System from Multiple Perspectives: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Societies, 14(10), 199.
Smith, H., and Paddock, E. (2025). Does AssetPlus Facilitate Effective Assessment of Children Working with the Youth Justice Service?: A Critical Evaluation. Probation Journal, 73(1), 70- 89. https://doi.org/10.1177/02645505241300687
Smith, H., & Paddock, E. (2026). A Systematic Review of Diversion Measures for First Time Entrants to the Youth Justice System. Youth, 6(3), 94. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth6030094
Conferences:
Jareno-Ripoll, S., Paddock, E. & Browne, K. D. (2021) Presented 'Knife Crime Offender Characteristics and Interventions - A Systematic Review' at the Division of Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference, November 2021.
Invited Government Presentations:
Browne, K. D., Jareno-Ripoll, S. and Paddock, E. (2023) 'Knife Crime a State of Emergency: Research on the characteristics of knife crime offenders' - Parliamentary Briefing to MPs and Peers - Thursday 16th November 2023, 2-4 pm, Committee Room 15, House of Commons, Westminster, chaired by Carla Lockhart MP.