Dr. Shaffer has pursued continuing education in diverse areas, including financial crime, violence risk and threat assessment, and research and data analysis. She has completed training through post-secondary institutions and agencies both in Canada and internationally.
Financial Crime and Money Laundering
Training in anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, cryptocurrency, and financial crime in emerging sectors, including courses through INTERPOL, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Academy of Certified Money Laundering Specialists.
Violence Risk and Threat Assessment
Training on risk assessment instruments (e.g., HCR-20 V2, SARA-V2, B-SAFER, SAM, SVP, SVR-20, START, SAVRY VRS:YV, SAPROF), threat assessment, psychopathy (e.g., PCL-R), and specialized violence (e.g., extremist, honour-based, and group-based violence), including workshops delivered through Protect International Risk and Safety Services, the Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, Palo Alto University, and Eastwood Consulting.
Crime Prevention and Intelligence
Training in criminal profiling, open source intelligence, human trafficking, and investigative techniques through law enforcement, international associations, and intelligence organizations.
Research and Data Analysis
Advanced training in statistical methods, meta-analysis, biostatistics, and public health data, including programs at the University of Washington and Osaka University.
Mental Health and Applied Practice
Training in trauma, psychological assessment, and working with diverse populations in forensic and applied contexts.
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