Roxanne Khan

Dr Roxanne Khan is a multi-award-winning Chartered Psychologist and a respected author in forensic psychology. Her groundbreaking book, The Psychology of Honor Abuse, Violence, and Killings, part of the New Frontiers in Forensic Psychology series, is the first comprehensive psychological analysis of "honour"-based abuse. It synthesises existing and new knowledge to provide vital insights into this critical issue.

Dr Khan brings over 18 years of academic experience as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, where she led a Forensic Psychology course ranked among the best in the UK (National Student Survey). She is the Founding Director of HARM (Honour Abuse Research Matrix), the sole global research network dedicated to advancing knowledge, policy, and practice on "honour"-based abuse. Additionally, as Director of onEvidence, she serves as an independent Chair and Author for Domestic Homicide Reviews and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.

The Psychology of Honor Abuse, Violence, and Killings, published on 28 November 2024, bridges the gap between research and practice. It examines definitions, prevalence, crime characteristics, and the psychology of both victims and perpetrators. Introducing a pioneering three-phase model of "honor"-based abuse perpetration, the book also features personal accounts and case studies that amplify the voices of survivors.

This essential work is invaluable for professionals and students in fields such as forensic psychology, criminal justice, gender-based violence, and domestic abuse. Dr Khan’s scholarship challenges traditional Eurocentric perspectives, placing much-needed focus on the lived experiences of victims and minoritised identities. Her dedication to exposing and addressing disparities faced by victims of "honour"-based abuse underscores this transformative book, which seeks to drive change and improve responses to these cases.