Dr Danielle Labhardt

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Biography

Danielle Labhardt, PhD, is a lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on understanding and preventing sexual assault through the use of bystander intervention. Specifically, Danielle has been developing the use of immersive technology in order to measure actual bystander behaviour when witnessing a sexual assault.

Academic and professional qualifications

  • B.A. Psychology at the University of Lethbridge, Canada, 2008-2012
  • MSc. Forensic Psychology at Coventry University, UK, 2014-2015
  • PhD Psychology at Coventry University, UK, 2015-2018
    • Supervisors: Dr. Emma Holdsworth; Professor Sarah Brown; Dr. Douglas Howat; Dr. Nadine McKillop; Professor Christian Jones

Membership of professional associations

  • BPS Chartered Psychologist 
  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Interests and expertise

Research Area: ​

My research interests combine forensic and social psychology. I have a particular focus on bystander intervention, victimisation, prosocial behaviour, sexual violence, and attitudes towards sexual violence and/or helping behaviour. ​

Methodology:​

  • Primarily quantitative analysis however I have experience in​ qualitative analyses (i.e., thematic analysis)​
  • Mixed methods​​

Teaching

Undergraduate teaching 

Danielle is part of the team for the BSc Forensic Psychology Programme.

  • Unit Leader: Transitions into Forensic Psychology (Level 4)
  • Tutor: Theories of Crime (Level 4)
  • Tutor: Contemporary Issues in Forensic Psychology (Level 4)
  • Level 4 Personal Tutor

Postgraduate teaching

Danielle is part of the team for the MSc Forensic Psychology Programme.

  • Unit Leader: Personal and Professional Development (Level 7)
  • Tutor: Theory and Practice in Forensic Psychology (Level 7)
  • Level 7 Personal Tutor

Courses

Supervision

Danielle supervises MSc Forensic Psychology dissertation projects. She is also a supervisor for a PhD project. 

Research outputs

Danielle’s research interests are within the following:

  • Bystander intervention 
  • Sexual assault/sexual violence 
  • Victimisation
  • Experimental methodology using immersive technology 
  • Prosocial behaviour 

Career history

July 2023 - Present

Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

January 2019 - July 2023

Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

July 2020 - August 2021

Joint-Interim Route Leader: UG Forensic Psychology Programme, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

November 2018 - January 2019

Hourly Paid Lecturer, Coventry University, UK

July 2017 - March 2018

Sessional Teaching Staff, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia 

January 2016 - June 2017

PhD Student Worker, Coventry University, UK 

December 2015 - August 2016

Academic Marking Assistant, Coventry University, UK 

March 2013 - July 2014

Community Disability Counsellor, Catholic Social Services, Canada 

January 2012 - December 2012

Research Assistant, University of Lethbridge, Canada