Continuing Education
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 extensive training through post-secondary institutions and agencies both in Canada and internationally.
Financial Crime
Training in anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, cryptocurrency, and financial crime in emerging sectors, including courses through the Academy of Certified Money Laundering Specialists, INTERPOL, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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, group-based violence), including workshops delivered through the Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, Eastwood Consulting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Palo Alto University, Protect International Risk and Safety Services, and the U.S. Secret Service.
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 Osaka University and the University of Washington.
Mental Health and Applied Practice
Training in trauma, psychological assessment, and working with diverse populations in forensic and applied contexts.
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