About
Dr. Willis is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and Registered Clinical Psychologist. Her research and clinical interests focus on strengths-based approaches to psychological assessment and therapy in forensic/correctional settings, trauma-informed care, and sexual abuse prevention. Dr. Willis provides training and consultation to clinicians internationally, including in the application of the contemporary Good Lives Model of rehabilitation. Dr. Willis has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and her research has been widely cited. She led the development and initial validation of the SAPROF-SO with co-authors Drs David Thornton, Sharon Kelley, and Michiel de Vries Robbé.
Publications
- Trauma-Informed Care: Transforming Treatment for People Who Have Sexually Abused
- The Safer Society Handbook of Sexual Abuser Assessment and Treatment: Chapter 9 – The Good Lives Model of Offender Rehabilitation
- The Safer Society Handbook of Sexual Abuser Assessment and Treatment: Chapter 11 – Trauma-Informed Care with Sexual Offenders