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Ph.D. (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University)

MA Criminology (National Forensic Science University, Delhi)

B.Sc. Hons. (University of Delhi)

Prof. (Dr.) Shankey Verma

Assistant Professor

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ORCID ID 0000-0003-2833-1840
Key Expertise Intimate partner violence, mental health, psychometrics

Ph.D. (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University)

MA Criminology (National Forensic Science University, Delhi)

B.Sc. Hons. (University of Delhi)

Biography

Dr. Shankey Verma is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in academia, research, and consultancy within the field of criminology and allied areas. He pursued his Ph.D. from the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana. He is a former Prison Welfare Officer at the Department of Social Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi, who has worked with Tihar Prisons, Asia’s largest prison complex, for the effective reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of prisoners. He has specialization in working with the high risk offenders, including gangsters and terrorists, and female prisoners. He has worked in various capacities, such as, Assistant Professor, Welfare Officer, Adjunct Faculty, Junior Research Officer and Research Analyst. He has published several research papers in reputed journals in the areas of intimate partner violence, mental health, psychometrics, and terrorism, and has worked on various projects. He has also acquired certifications in areas such as anti-corruption and anti-money laundering compliance.

  • Elective – Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Psychology 
  • Elective – Illicit Drug Abuse and Its Implications 
  • Core – Fundamentals of Criminal Behaviour 
  • Online – Research Design and Methods in Criminology 
  • Best Ph.D. Student, 2020-21
  • Gold medal for academic excellence in Criminology, 2016
  • Jindal Institute of Behavioral Science, OP Jindal Global University, 2021

Verma, S., Palit, M., Murry, S. D., & Mittal, M. (2026). Exploring intimate partner violence and mental health outcomes among lesbian and bisexual college women in India: A cross‐sectional study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.71124

Verma, S., & Parmar, T. (2026). Prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Dating Violence (TFDV) and Its Association with Anxiety and Self-Esteem Among Indian Male University Students. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 35(4), 636–655. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2026.2658213

Verma, S., & Aggarwal, M. (2026). Media-Based Learning in Forensic Psychology: Evidence From Undergraduate Classrooms in India. Teaching of Psychology, 00986283261454701. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283261454701

Gujarathi, P., Verma, S., & Nair, V. V. (2026). Pig Butchering Scams as Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime: A Scoping Review of Dimensions, Modus Operandi, and Victim-Offender Dynamics. Deviant Behavior, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2026.2677691

Verma, S., Yadav, G., & Ahmed, Y. (2026). Constructing organised crime in India: media framing, criminal celebrity, and the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang. Communication Research and Practice, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/22041451.2026.2708573

Verma, S., & Kaur, S. (2026). Associations between vape dependence and psychological distress among a sample of Indian university students. Journal of Substance Use, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2026.2707608

Verma, S., Choudhury, R., & Choudhury, T. (2026). Communicating gender in popular Punjabi music: objectification, masculinity, and stereotypical identities. Communication Research and Practice, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/22041451.2026.2715880

Verma, S., Dhankar, S., & Griffiths, M. D. (2025). Psychometric evaluation of the English language version of the Instagram addiction scale-15 among English-speaking Indian adults. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 01632787251377476. https://doi.org/10.1177/01632787251377476

Verma, S. (2025). Beyond the Textbook: A Pilot Study Using Films to Enhance Criminology Education. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/10511253.2025.2460830

Verma, S. (2025). Association Between Child Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence: A Kenyan National Analysis. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 34(7), 796–809. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2025.2551638

Verma, S. (2025). Stealthing among female university students in India: Prevalence and association with other forms of sexual violence and PTSD. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 08862605251399677. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251399677

Verma, S., & Choudhury, R. (2024). Child Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence in India: A National Study. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 29(3), 331–348. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2023.2259292

Verma, S., Sahni, S. P., Pandey, K. K., & Griffiths, M. D. “The COVID-19 Psychological Distress Scale (CPDS-16): Development and initial validation.” Journal of Concurrent Disorders.

Verma, S., & Nair, V. V. “The association between early marriage and intimate partner violence in Egypt.” Journal of Loss and Trauma, 27(5), 461-473.

Verma, S. (2021). Decision-Making in the Courtroom: Jury. In: Sahni, S.P., Bhadra, P. (eds) Criminal Psychology and the Criminal Justice System in India and Beyond. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4570-9_16

Verma, S., & Krishnakumar, A. “Towards a witness centric approach: analysis of witness protection scheme, 2018.” Crime, Law and Social Change, 75(5), 433-444.

Krishnakumar, A., & Verma, S. “Understanding domestic violence in India during COVID-19: A routine activity approach.” Asian Journal of Criminology, 16(1), 19-35.

Verma, S., Saharan, A., Polcumpally, A. T., & Biswas, M. “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.

Verma, S. “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).

Verma, S., & Mishra, A. “Depression, anxiety, and stress and socio-demographic correlates among general Indian public during COVID-19.” International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 66(8), 756-762.

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. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2019.1672393
ORCID ID 0000-0003-2833-1840
Key Expertise Intimate partner violence, mental health, psychometrics