Dr. Shankey Verma

Assistant Professor

B.Sc. Hons. (University of Delhi);
MA Criminology (National Forensic Science University, Delhi);
Ph.D. (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, OP Jindal Global University)

Shankey Verma completed his Ph.D. from the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, OP Jindal Global University. His Ph.D. work focuses on experiences of intimate partner violence among females enrolled in higher education institutions in India and its association with depression, PTSD, and academic persistence. He completed his Master’s degree in Criminology from the National Forensic Science University, Delhi, where he was awarded a gold medal for his academic excellence. He has also qualified UGC-NET (Criminology) in 2015, 2016, and 2018.

Work Experience

From tracking illicit financial flows in KPMG, Gurugram, to delving into the intricacies of Islamic State radicalization with the National Investigation Agency, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, his career has traversed the frontiers of financial crime and national security. He is presently posted as Prison Welfare Officer at Tihar Prisons in Delhi, the largest prison complex in Asia, where he is working for the reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of incarcerated individuals.

Research Experience

His research spans diverse social and psychological issues, tackling critical concerns like child marriage and intimate partner violence, mental health impacts of COVID-19, internet gaming disorder, psychometrics, and critical examination of government schemes and policies.

Publications

  1. Verma, S., & Choudhury, R. (2023). Child marriage and intimate partner violence in India: A national study. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 1-18.
  2. Verma, S., Sahni, S. P., Pandey, K. K., & Griffiths, M. D. (2022). The COVID-19 Psychological Distress Scale (CPDS-16): Development and initial validation. Journal of Concurrent Disorders.
  3. Verma, S., Mishra, A., Pandey, K. K., & Griffiths, M. D. (2022). Internet gaming disorder, loneliness, and insomnia among Indians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Concurrent Disorders.
  4. Verma, S., & Nair, V. V. (2022). The association between early marriage and intimate partner violence in Egypt. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 27(5), 461-473.
  5. Verma, S., & Krishnakumar, A. (2021). Towards a witness centric approach: analysis of witness protection scheme, 2018. Crime, Law and Social Change, 75(5), 433-444.
  6. Krishnakumar, A., & Verma, S. (2021). Understanding domestic violence in India during COVID-19: A routine activity approach. Asian journal of criminology, 16(1), 19-35.
  7. Verma, S., Saharan, A., Polcumpally, A. T., & Biswas, M. (2020). Tentacles of COVID-19 in India: Impact on Indian economy, society, polity and geopolitics. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 2(3), 54-61.
  8. Verma, S. (2020). Defeated but not defunct: An analysis of establishment of strong presence of islamic state of iraq and syria in india. Internet Journal of Restorative Justice (IJRJ).
  9. Verma, S., & Mishra, A. (2020). Depression, anxiety, and stress and socio-demographic correlates among general Indian public during COVID-19. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 66(8), 756-762.
  10. Verma, S., & Srivastava, V. (2020). Urban homelessness and baseras/shelters: an evaluative study conducted during winter in NCT Delhi. Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness, 29(2), 110-126.

Book Chapters

 

  1. Verma, S. (2021). Decision-making in the courtroom: Jury. Criminal Psychology and the Criminal Justice System in India and Beyond, 243-254.