Research group Knowledge analysis societal security

The person-specific approach is focused on perpetrators of crimes that have a major impact, such as domestic violence and burglary. Many professionals from different organisations are involved in this approach.

This line of research is aimed at supporting organisations and professionals in implementing the personal-specific approach. We develop knowledge and methods to provide tailor-made approaches in dealing with such offenders, as well as to strengthen the cooperation between professionals.

In this line of research, we work on improving the knowledge base for professionals in the broader field of security. The objective is to render scientific knowledge more accessible to professionals in both education and in practice. However, this also functions in reverse, whereby knowledge and insight from practice serves to strengthen scientific knowledge.

One example is a project aimed at expanding the neuroscientific knowledge about criminal behaviour. This knowledge is difficult to apply without the right foundations, because of which misinterpretations can easily arise, leading, for instance, to an overly negative assessment about the client or exaggerated expectations of the professional.

The new privacy law raises questions among professionals about the responsible use of personal data. Can one still exchange data with partner organisations under this new legislation, and how should one go about this?

This line of research studies the use of data and personal data in the broader field of security. How, as a professional, should you handle sensitive data? And how do we prevent important values, such as justice and inclusion, from being compromised in the development of new processes and systems?