Melanie Franse works as a PhD candidate at the Institute of Education and Child Studies of Leiden University. Melanie focuses specifically on the biopsychosocial profiles of juvenile delinquents to identify the different mechanisms underlying the development of delinquent behavior in adolescents.

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Research

Melanie Franse works as a PhD student at Leiden University and the Netherlands Institute for Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (NIFP) within the SCIN project. This project aims to improve screening and intervention within forensic youth care. By integrating neurobiological and neuropsychological measures into current screening, forensic interventions can be deployed more effectively depending on individual needs.

Within this project, Melanie focuses specifically on the different biopsychosocial profiles of juvenile delinquents and how these profiles develop over time in terms of recidivism and resocialization.

Her research aims to identify the different mechanisms underlying the emergence and maintenance of antisocial behavior in juveniles. This knowledge can be used to personalize forensic treatment programs for adolescent offenders.

Short c.v.

Melanie Franse started her bachelor degree in Psychology at Leiden University in 2016. During her bachelor, she also followed a minor in Criminology.

Subsequently, in 2019, she did the master Forensic Criminology followed by a master Clinical Neuropsychology, both at Leiden University. During these masters, she gained experience with research and did a clinical internship at the Psychodiagnostic Center of GGZ Delfland, where she obtained her certificate in diagnostics (LOGO).

Working days

Monday, Tuesdag, Wednesday and Thursday.