Forensic Psychology
Psychology is the science of human behaviour and mind. It is concerned with individual psychological processes and the social context of how we think and interact with the world around us. Forensic ps…
Dr Danielle Labhardt
Senior Lecturer, Psychology Admissions Team, and Research Seminar Co-Lead
My profile
Biography
Danielle Labhardt, PhD, is a lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on understanding and preventing sexual assault through the use of bystander intervention. Specifically, Danielle has been developing the use of immersive technology in order to measure actual bystander behaviour when witnessing a sexual assault.
Academic and professional qualifications
- B.A. Psychology at the University of Lethbridge, Canada, 2008-2012
- MSc. Forensic Psychology at Coventry University, UK, 2014-2015
- PhD Psychology at Coventry University, UK, 2015-2018
- Supervisors: Dr. Emma Holdsworth; Professor Sarah Brown; Dr. Douglas Howat; Dr. Nadine McKillop; Professor Christian Jones
Membership of professional associations
- BPS Chartered Psychologist
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Interests and expertise
Research Area:
My research interests combine forensic and social psychology. I have a particular focus on bystander intervention, victimisation, prosocial behaviour, sexual violence, and attitudes towards sexual violence and/or helping behaviour.
Methodology:
- Primarily quantitative analysis however I have experience in qualitative analyses (i.e., thematic analysis)
- Mixed methods
Teaching
Undergraduate teaching
Danielle is part of the team for the BSc Forensic Psychology Programme.
- Unit Leader: Transitions into Forensic Psychology (Level 4)
- Tutor: Theories of Crime (Level 4)
- Tutor: Contemporary Issues in Forensic Psychology (Level 4)
- Level 4 Personal Tutor
Postgraduate teaching
Danielle is part of the team for the MSc Forensic Psychology Programme.
- Unit Leader: Personal and Professional Development (Level 7)
- Tutor: Theory and Practice in Forensic Psychology (Level 7)
- Level 7 Personal Tutor
Forensic Psychology (BPS accredited)
Examine the role of psychologists in legal settings, advances in the psychological understanding of offender behaviour, and assessment and rehabilitation. You’ll critically examine the role of p…
Supervision
Danielle supervises MSc Forensic Psychology dissertation projects. She is also a supervisor for a PhD project.
Research outputs
Danielle’s research interests are within the following:
- Bystander intervention
- Sexual assault/sexual violence
- Victimisation
- Experimental methodology using immersive technology
- Prosocial behaviour
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Journal articles
Labhardt, D., Brown, S., Holdsworth, E., McKillop, N., Howat, D.J., Jones, C. (2024) 'UK and Australian University Students’ Perceptions of the Nature of Sexual Assault and Intervening Behavior.' Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 39(9-10) pp. 1952-1975.
Lilley, C., Willmott, D., Mojtahedi, D., Labhardt, D. (2023) 'Intimate Partner Rape: A Review of Six Core Myths Surrounding Women’s Conduct and the Consequences of Intimate Partner Rape.' Social Sciences, 12(1) pp. 34-34.
Labhardt, D., Holdsworth, E., Brown, S., Howat, D. (2017) 'You see but you do not observe: a review of bystander intervention and sexual assault on university campuses.' Aggression and Violent Behavior, 35pp. 13-25.
Career history
July 2023 - Present
Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
January 2019 - July 2023
Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
July 2020 - August 2021
Joint-Interim Route Leader: UG Forensic Psychology Programme, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
November 2018 - January 2019
Hourly Paid Lecturer, Coventry University, UK
July 2017 - March 2018
Sessional Teaching Staff, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
January 2016 - June 2017
PhD Student Worker, Coventry University, UK
December 2015 - August 2016
Academic Marking Assistant, Coventry University, UK
March 2013 - July 2014
Community Disability Counsellor, Catholic Social Services, Canada
January 2012 - December 2012
Research Assistant, University of Lethbridge, Canada