Dr Troy McEwan - Researcher Profile

Biography

Troy is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University, and a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health. Her research expertise is in the field of forensic psychology, with a specific interest in the area of problem behaviours. These are acts that either intentionally or recklessly cause harm to others and often bring perpetrators into conflict with the criminal justice system. Problem behaviours include violence, sexually harmful behaviour, stalking, threats and deliberate firesetting (arson). Troy's current research focusses on understanding, assessing and treating people who engage in stalking or deliberate firesetting. She holds an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship for her work investigating risk assessment and psychological treatment of stalkers. Outside of her university role, Troy is also the current president of the Victorian Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL).

Related Links:

• Psych: Research Themes
• Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science

Keywords

Forensic psychology, stalking, firesetting, risk assessment

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2008

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS)- PSYCHOLOGY

Institution: University of Melbourne

Year awarded: 2004

Publications

Books

MacKenzie, R., McEwan, T.E., Pathe, M., James, D.V., Ogloff, J.R., Mullen, P.E., 2009, Stalking Risk Profile : Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Stalkers, StalkInc. and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Monash University, Australia.

Book Chapters

McEwan, T.E., Doley, R., Dolan, M.C., 2012, Bushfire and wildfire arson: arson risk assessment in the Australian context, in Firesetting and Mental Health: Theory, Research & Practice, eds Geoffrey L. Dickens; Philip A. Sugarman; Theresa A. Gannon, Royal College of Psychiatrists Publications, United Kingdom, pp. 206-223.

Dolan, M.C., McEwan, T.E., 2012, The potential relevance of brain dysfunction in arson, in Firesetting and Mental Health: Theory, Research and Practice, eds Geoffrey L. Dickens; Philip A. Sugarman; Theresa A. Gannon, Royal College of Psychiatrists Publications, United Kingdom, pp. 68-83.

Journal Articles

McEwan, T.E., MacKenzie, R., Mullen, P.E., James, D.V., 2012, Approach and escalation in stalking, Journal Of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology [P], vol 23, issue 3, Routledge, United Kingdom, pp. 392-409.

Strand, S., McEwan, T.E., 2012, Violence among female stalkers, Psychological Medicine [P], vol 42, issue 3, Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, pp. 545-555.

McEwan, T., Pathe, M., Ogloff, J., 2011, Advances in stalking risk assessment, Behavioral Sciences & The Law [P], vol 29, issue 2, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK, pp. 180-201.

McEwan, T., Freckelton, I., 2011, Assessment, treatment and sentencing of arson offenders: an overview, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law [P], vol 18, issue 3, Routledge, Abingdon UK, pp. 319-328.

Fritzon, K., Dolan, M., Doley, R., McEwan, T., 2011, Juvenile fire-setting: A review of treatment programs, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law [P], vol 18, issue 3, Routledge, UK, pp. 395-408.

Dolan, M., McEwan, T., Doley, R., Fritzon, K., 2011, Risk factors and risk assessment in juvenile fire-setting, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law [P], vol 18, issue 3, Routledge, UK, pp. 378-394.

Doley, R., Fineman, K., Fritzon, K., Dolan, M., McEwan, T., 2011, Risk factors for recidivistic arson in adult offenders, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law [P], vol 18, issue 3, Routledge, UK, pp. 409-423.

Strand, S., McEwan, T., 2011, Same-gender stalking in Sweden and Australia, Behavioral Sciences & The Law [P], vol 29, John Wiley & Sons, UK, pp. 202-219.

James, D.V., McEwan, T.E., MacKenzie, R.D., Meloy, J.R., Mullen, P.E., Pathe, M., Farnham, F.R., Preston, L., Darnley, B., 2010, Persistence in stalking: A comparison of associations in general forensic and public figure samples, Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology [E], vol 21, Routledge, UK, pp. 283-305.

MacKenzie, R., James, D., McEwan, T., Mullen, P., Ogloff, J., 2010, Stalkers and intelligence: Implications for treatment, Journal Of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology [P], vol 21, issue 6, Routledge, UK, pp. 852-872.

McEwan, T., Mullen, P., MacKenzie, R., 2010, Suicide among stalkers, Journal Of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology [P], vol 21, issue 4, Routledge, UK, pp. 514-520.

McEwan, T.E., Mullen, P.E., MacKenzie, R.D., 2009, A study of the predictors of persistence in stalking situations, Law And Human Behavior [P], vol 33, Springer, NY, USA, pp. 149-158.

McEwan, T.E., Davis, M.R., MacKenzie, R., Mullen, P.E., 2009, The effects of social desirability response bias on STAXI-2 profiles in a clinical forensic sample, British Journal of Clinical Psychology [P], vol 48, British Psychological Society, UK, pp. 431-436.

McEwan, T.E., Mullen, P.E., MacKenzie, R.D., Ogloff, J.R., 2009, Violence in stalking situations, Psychological Medicine [P], vol 39, Cambridge University Press, UK, pp. 1469-1478.

MacKenzie, R., Mullen, P.E., Ogloff, J.R., McEwan, T.E., James, D.V., 2008, Parental bonding and adult attachment styles in different types of stalker, Journal of Forensic Sciences [P], vol 53, issue 6, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc., USA, pp. 1443-1449.

McEwan, T.E., Mullen, P.E., MacKenzie, R., 2007, Anti-stalking legislation in practice: Are we meeting community needs?, Psychiatry Psychology and Law, vol 14, issue 2, Australian Academic Press, Australia, pp. 207-217.

McEwan, T.E., Mullen, P.E., Purcell, R., 2007, Identifying risk factors in stalking: A review of current research, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, vol 30, issue 1, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, UK, pp. 1-9.

Mullen, P.E., MacKenzie, R., Ogloff, J.R., Pathe, M., McEwan, T.E., Purcell, R., 2006, Assessing and managing the risks in the stalking situation, Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, vol 34, issue 4, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, USA, pp. 439-450.

Grants

Title:

Recognising, assessing, and managing high risk stalking behaviour: An evidence-based approach.

Investigators:

Ogloff, J, McEwan, T, Mullen, P, Daffern, M, MacKenzie, R

Funding:

(2010 - 2014). Australian Research Council (ARC).

(2010 - 2014). Monash University.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

A critical analysis of the applications of anti-stalking legislation in Victoria and the United Kingdom..

Supervisors:

Eriksson, A (Main), Flynn, A (Associate), Mcewan, T (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Cognitive Distortions as the Manifestation of Implicit Theories.

Supervisors:

Mcewan, T (Main), Ogloff, J (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Stalking recidivism and risk assessment.

Supervisors:

Mcewan, T (Main), Ogloff, J (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The Psychology of Firesetters.

Supervisors:

Mcewan, T (Joint), Ogloff, J (Joint-co).