The RECaP research unit was established in September 2023 to promote evidence-based research and debate related to crime prevention and practice. The unit consists of an interdisciplinary network combining psychological, criminological, sociological and organisational perspectives.
The purpose of the unit is:
- To bring together researchers, practitioners and students dedicated to applying an evidence-based approach to the prevention, investigation and punishment of crime
- To create opportunities for informed dialogue, debate and dissemination of the best evidence through lectures, workshops and training
- To strengthen existing research activities and develop new collaborations and knowledge within the fields of forensic psychology and criminology.
Who we are?
Publications
Research projects
Previous research project carried out in collaboration with the Danish Police College and the Centre for Rape Victims at Aarhus University Hospital, supported by TrygFonden.
Digital Organization of Crime related to Sexuality (DOKS)
Research project at University of Copenhagen, affiliated through postdoctoral researcher Christopher Kehlet Ebbrecht
Collaboration
The RECaP research unit has an inclusive approach that focuses on interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with external practice and research partners. Members' past and current collaborations and networks include:
- The Danish Police
- The Danish Crime Prevention Council
- Victim Support Denmark (in Danish)
- Dansk Retpsykologisk Selskab (Danish Association of Forensic Psychology) (in Danish)
- Forening for Genoprettende Ret og Praksis (Association of Restorative Justice and Practice) (in Danish)
- Cambridge Centre for Evidence-Based Policing
More about our research
News
- January 2025: Several members from the unit participated in the first Danish Criminology Conference organized by the Forum for Criminological Research in Denmark.
- May 2024: We held a launch-event for the unit, where we invited colleagues and practice partners to celebrate the unit’s establishment and discuss collaboration possibilities.