Dr Mariam Younan

My research focuses on bridging forensic psychology research and practice. I am interested in how psychological knowledge is generated, communicated, interpreted, and applied across forensic, clinical, and legal settings, with the goal of improving professional practice and outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system. 

My work spans three broad areas: forensic assessment and intervention; judgment and decision-making in forensic and legal contexts; and practice-based research within forensic services. A particular focus of my research is understanding how psychological evidence, including forensic assessments and expert opinions, influences the judgments and decisions of clinicians, legal decision-makers, jurors, and other professionals. I am also interested in how clinicians interpret and utilise complex information when forming professional opinions and making decisions. 

In addition, I conduct practice-focused research examining approaches to treatment and service delivery within forensic settings, including the role of client feedback in treatment outcomes and culturally responsive forensic practice. Much of this work is informed by collaborations within the UNSW Forensic Psychology Clinic, where I am interested in translating research into real-world clinical practice and professional training. 

I supervise Honours and postgraduate research projects across forensic and applied psychology and welcome enquiries from students interested in research that contributes to improving forensic psychological practice. I also welcome opportunities for research collaboration with academic, clinical, legal, and community partners. 

View my research publications and recent work.