Dr. Eric Blaauw

Dr. Eric Blaauw is professor of Addiction Sciences and Forensic Care. His research focuses on how people with addiction problems, complex behavioural issues and individuals involved with the criminal justice system can be better supported.

Within his research group, Eric works on topics such as stalking, psychopathy, addiction, suicide in detention and forensic care. A key aspect of his research is involving the social environment in recovery and support. Students and staff are welcome to contribute, for example through thesis research.

The research group for Addiction Sciences and Forensic Care is co-funded by Verslavingszorg Noord-Nederland (VNN) and the study programmes Applied Psychology, Social Work and Nursing of Hanze.

In addition to his work at Hanze, Eric is a senior researcher at VNN and teaches psychodiagnostics and forensic psychology at RINO Utrecht and Rotterdam. He is also a registered pro-justice reporter in the Netherlands Register of Court Experts and provides diagnostic supervision for psychologists in training.