Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova

Katarina’s research interests lie in the areas of forensic psychology vulnerability and evidence based practice.

I finished my BSc at Canterbury Christ Church University in Psychology with Applied Criminology and later continued enriching my knowledge within the area by pursuing MSc in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent where I graduated in 2011. I completed my PhD examining the group processes (push and pull factors) behind street gang membership. In 2015, I came back to Canterbury Christ Church University where I am now a Senior Lecturer in Policing. I am the course director for BSc Counter terrorism and transnational crime/ Countering terrorism and extremism; MSc Policing (in partnership with the Dutch Police Academy); and MSc Policing and Security transformation for professionals in the relevant industries. I also support our ambition in CPD developments across policing and security through postgraduate and short course opportunities.

I am an active researcher. I previously worked on a large scale project exploring and assessing needs of firesetters. I also assisted in a pilot intervention program targeted at firesetters in prisons. Later, I worked on projects relating to exploring characteristics and mental health needs of incarcerated street gang members. I have further researched areas surrounding CSE, supporting vulnerable individuals in their criminal justice journey through the use of specially trained facility dogs, gang homicide, and others.

I am the module leader for several modules across different courses. Currently, I am the module lead for: Evidence Based Policing and Research Methods (L5), Gangs and Serious Youth Offending (L6), Data and Research management (L7) and Applied Research Project (L7). My specific teaching interests lie in the area of Youth Justice, Vulnerability and Evidence Based Practice

Currently, my main areas of interest are in street gang membership, witness experiences in the CJS, youth justice (e.g. CSE) and evidence based police practice. I was previously involved in research surrounding the personal officer scheme in the HM Prison Service, male and female firesetting, and mental health and gang membership. I have successfully won internal funding bids relating to a variety of projects. She is also a member of project teams on research which gained external funding. I have presented my research in applied and academic setting, as BPS Division of Forensic Psychology conference, College of Policing Research Showcase, Scotland Yard, Kent Police Leadership Day, and more. I supervise both MSc and PhD students. I review journal articles on a regular basis, as well as book proposals.

Research Projects

  • ‘Austerity, policing and safeguarding – Has austerity caused a deficit in the protection of youth and young people?’. Researcher(s): Mrs Joanne Prichard. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • A contemporary insight into Islamist extremist radicalisation and an exploration of the effectiveness of prevention and reformative strategies. Researcher(s): Mr Daniel Blanchfield. Supervisor(s): Dr Erika Brady, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Sarah Lieberman. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • A critical analysis of perceptions of street-based sex workers, as victims of crime, by police officers and staff in a police service in the United Kingdom. Researcher(s): Miss Amy Laidler. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Professor Steve Tong. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • A critical evaluation of the historical development of policing in the Kent County Constabulary from 1950-1970. Researcher(s): Mrs Pam Mills. Supervisor(s): Dr Maryse Tennant, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • A critical evaluation of the roles within Safer School Partnerships: Understanding best practice from the perspectives of the police, school staff, parents and pupils.. Researcher(s): Mr Steven Sweeney. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • A Study into the Professionalisation of Policing by Examining the Link Between the Epistemic Authority and Self-Legitimacy of Frontline Police Constables.. Researcher(s): Mr Rich Honess. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Professor Dominic Wood. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • An evaluation of a fast track detective scheme carried out by a Police service in the South of England. Researcher(s): Miss Bethany Vanida. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Are Policing organisations failing to support their neurodiverse officers with ADHD?. Researcher(s): Mr Tommy Bradley. Supervisor(s): Dr Katja Hallenberg, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Assessing the effectiveness of a Home Counties Police Service’s sexual risk matrix in identifying sexual misconduct amongst Service employees.. Researcher(s): Mrs Natalie Snyder. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Critically analysing current policies and strategies of human trafficking within the United Kingdom.. Researcher(s): Miss Emilia Clarke. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Professor Steve Tong. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Mr Toby George. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Dyslexia and law enforcement. Internally- how as an organisation the workforce is supported, how it affects key areas of policing, externally – how best to communicate with the dyslexic public.. Researcher(s): Mr Julien Lawton. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Evolving police responses to vulnerability in adolescence and extra-familial harm – The impact of the Vulnerability Knowledge and Practice programme.. Researcher(s): Mr Phil Ashford. Supervisor(s): Dr Tara Dickens, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Professor Susan Millns. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • How does the threatened become the treat? A critical investigation into the lived experiences of unaccompanied young asylum seekers to analyse what impact the support they receive has on their susceptibility to being exploited or radicalised.. Researcher(s): Mrs Amy Klosek. Supervisor(s): Dr Erika Brady, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • How have organisations that support survivors of sexual abuse and rape been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic?. Researcher(s): Miss Chloe Neal. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • I would like to research victims withdrawals from rape cases they have reported to police. I would also like to research police perceptions of why victims withdraw.. Researcher(s): Mr Cameron Doyle. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Identifying red flag behaviours for police officer sexual and other misconduct. Researcher(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Mrs Mary Bolton, Dr Katja Hallenberg, Professor Robin Bryant, Dr Tara Dickens. [Project]
  • Investigating the Impact of Facility and Other Specialist Dogs on Victims, Witnesses and Professionals in the Criminal Justice System: A Paws-ible Intervention?. Researcher(s): Miss Sanjidah Islam. Supervisor(s): Dr Philip Ulrich, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Liz Spruin. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • People not just books: An investigation into the knowledge and experience of Trauma Informed Practice in the Justice System. Researcher(s): Miss Catherine O'Neill. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Sarah Lieberman. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Perceptions of Survivors and Police Officers Regarding the Police Response to Coercive Control. Researcher(s): Miss Sara Elgezouli. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Perceptions of the police and public in relation to human trafficking.. Researcher(s): Miss Sophie McPherson. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Preventing and countering CSE in SE Kent school-based peer mentorship schemes. Researcher(s): Professor Robin Bryant, Dr Sarah Christie, Mr Rob Heaton, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Ms Becky Thomson. [Project report]
  • Response officer perceptions and use of discretion in modern policing. Researcher(s): Miss Jayde Nichols. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • The Impact of Behaviour Detection Officer Training on proactive policing.. Researcher(s): Miss Mary Bolton. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Tara Dickens, Dr Sarah Lieberman. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Training: Student perceptions, experiences and continuing professional development on the Detective Degree Holder Entry Programmes in the MPS.. Researcher(s): Mr James Beck. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Martin O'Neill. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Unaccompanied Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Children: A critical exploration of the response to missing unaccompanied and asylum-seeking children in the UK.. Researcher(s): Ms Souadou Brogan. Supervisor(s): Dr Katarina Ozcakir Mozova, Dr Erika Brady, Dr Sofia Graca. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Won a 50th Anniversary PhD Scholarship at the University of Kent.
  • Successfully obtained internal funding for several projects and external funding for a projects relating to CSE, the use of facility dogs in the CJS, and misconduct in policing.
  • Presented research at a variety of conferences nationally and internationally. Engaged in international knowledge exchange
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