Genevieve Brook

Gen began her undergraduate degree in psychology at Carleton University in 2013. Although the road was not linear, she had a passion for forensic psychology, and she completed her undergraduate degree in the forensic psychology concentration in 2021.

Research: Gen’s honours thesis was completed under the supervision of Dr. Shelley Brown, and she explored gender differences in the relationships between narcissism, self-esteem, adverse childhood experiences, aggression, and violent recidivism in justice-involved youth.

While she was finishing up her third and fourth years in her undergraduate, Gen was volunteering in the Police Research Lab, and will be beginning her Masters in the Police Lab in the fall of 2021. Her current interests and areas of research include use of force and de-escalation training, as well as crisis and outreach police teams that interact with persons in crisis.

Future Goals: Gen’s future goals involve doing forensic research either in a policing context, or regarding individuals living with mental illness who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Tips for Success: Gen’s advice for completing an honours thesis is to build relationships with your supervisor and lab mates, to keep open lines of communication in order to stay on track, and to ask for help when you need it.