Personal profile
Research Interests
Forensic mental health, neuropsychology, psychopathology
Personal profile
Marc Nesca is a clinical forensic psychologist and associate professor in the Criminal Justice program at Athabasca University. Dr. Nesca has worked in federal correctional institutions, in-patient psychiatry units and in-patient forensic units. He has been qualified as an expert in forensic mental health in professional disciplinary hearings, federal inquiries, immigration and refugee hearings, Youth Court, Family Court, Provincial Court, and Court of Queen’s Bench. His opinions have been accepted in court cases across western Canada and in the Northwest Territories
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Clinical Psychology
M.A, Social Psychology
B.A, Honors-- First Class -- Psychology
External positions
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Clinical Forensic Psychology: An Introduction
Nesca, M., 2022, San Diego Cal.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Catathymic Murder and Necrophilia. In L. Shyba & J.T. Dalby (eds.) Shrunk: Crime and Disorders of the Mind
Nesca, M., 2016, Calgary, Alberta.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Children’s Testimony: A Handbook for Psychological Research and Forensic Practice Police Practice and Research: An International Journal (book review)
Nesca, M., 2013, 2nd ed.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Forensic mental health assessment in the police disciplinary process
Nesca, M., 2013, In: Law Enforcement Executive Forum. p. 137-143 13(2).Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Risk Factors for Violence in Stalking Perpetration: A Meta-Analysis
Nesca, M. & Churcher, F. P., 2013, In: FWU Journal of Social Sciences. p. 100-112 7(2).Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review