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Dr Elizabeth Paddock, Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic) is Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Nottingham. She specialises in working with children, young people and their families. 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, providing independent and impartial advice on the academic standards set and student achievements.
Elizabeth has worked within several multi-disciplinary forensic settings delivering therapeutic interventions in both the community and secure settings. She is experienced in the assessment, formulation and treatment of individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Elizabeth is experienced in conducting assessments of individuals presenting with violence, personality disorder, emotional and anger management deficits, those at risk of suicide and self-harm, clients who present with cognitive deficits and cognitive functioning problems, and those presenting with symptoms of mental illness. She has a particular interest in the interventions used to manage young people who have been convicted of an offence in the community.
In addition, she is Lead Safeguarding Officer for Untangle and MOVE charity. 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 University of Nottingham. 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 '…housing 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., & Paddock, E. (2024). What is the impact of frequent exposure to self-harming behaviours on the psychological wellbeing of forensic staff? A Systematic Review. Journal of Criminal Psychology. (In Revision)
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., & Paddock, E. (2024). What is the impact of frequent exposure to self-harming behaviours on the psychological wellbeing of forensic staff? A Systematic Review. Journal of Criminal Psychology. (In Revision)
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.