Dr. Catherine Shaffer

Dr. Catherine Shaffer, PhD, CFCP/FCCS, is an award-winning scientist and researcher specializing in violence risk assessment, financial crime, and criminal behavior. She is based in British Columbia, Canada.

Using advanced statistical methods, her work develops evidence-based strategies to support prevention, assessment, and management in applied settings.

She works across public safety and academia, with research that informs policy, practice, and decision-making. Her work has been featured extensively in national and international media, and she provides commentary on complex issues.

Her research has contributed to the development and application of risk assessment and intervention strategies used in criminal justice and other real-world settings.