Experience and Knowledge Sharing
Clients, Collaborations, Publications, and Professional Contributions
Experience in diverse professional contexts
Wichard Assessment & Development works for public and private organizations in the Caribbean and beyond. Assignments range from psychological assessments and specialized research to interim behavioral expertise, training, coaching, and substantive consulting.
In addition to carrying out assignments, Wichard Assessment & Development actively contributes to knowledge development and professionalization. This takes place through publications, lectures, guest lectures, training courses, and contributions to the professional field.
Clients and Collaborations
The selection below provides an impression of organizations for which assignments have been carried out, with which substantive collaborations have taken place, or to which professional contributions have been provided.Public and Judicial Organizations
Public Prosecution Service
Joint Court of Justice
Judicial Care Implementation Organization Curaçao
Guardianship Board Directorate Aruba
National Office for the Caribbean Netherlands
Public Entity Bonaire
Government of Curaçao
Government of Aruba
Public Entity Bonaire
Education, Care and Professional Network
Law Enforcement and Security Care Training Institute Curaçao (ORV)
University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez
Public Schools Service Curaçao
Nucleus University Aruba
Nucleus University School of Dentistry Aruba
Fundacion Guia Mi
No Mas No More
InTop Professional Training & Testing
Linkels & Partners
The nature and duration of the collaboration varies by organization and assignment. Mention on this page does not necessarily mean there is a current collaboration, exclusivity, or formal endorsement by the organization in question.
Publication
Intimate Partner Violence in the Caribbean
Sandra Wichard — 2020
This professional publication examines intimate partner violence from psychological, cultural, and social perspectives within the Caribbean region. The book connects scientific insights with practical experience in the fields of justice and social services.
The publication contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics and impact of intimate partner violence and emphasizes the importance of a context-sensitive approach in research, counseling, and professional decision-making.
Lectures and Professional Contributions
Publications and professional contributions complement daily practice. Psychological knowledge is translated into current professional issues and shared with professionals in the fields of justice, education, healthcare, and social services.
Psychiatric and psychological reporting as a gateway to forensic care in the Caribbean
- Guest speaker — University of Curaçao, 2025
Substantive professional contribution on the role of psychiatric and psychological reporting in advising, indication setting, and access to appropriate forensic care.
- Guest speaker — Dienst Openbare Scholen Curaçao (Public Schools Service Curaçao), 2025
Practice-oriented contribution for education professionals on understanding challenging behavior, responding professionally, safeguarding boundaries, and acting effectively in complex situations.
- Guest speaker — No Mas No More, 2023
Contribution on the psychological and social mechanisms underlying victim blaming and the consequences for victims, professionals, and the way violence is discussed.
This contribution was provided in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and the Ministry of Social Development, Labor and Welfare of Curaçao.
- Guest speaker during Thematic Days on Sexual Offenses — ORV Curaçao, 2022
Judicial context
In several published court rulings, reference has been made to psychological reports by Sandra Wichard. Due to the confidential nature of the underlying cases and the importance of maintaining professional role integrity, individual case histories are handled with restraint.
Where appropriate and responsible, public references and ECLI numbers can be shared upon request.
Sharing knowledge in practice
Lectures and guest lectures
Content-driven contributions on psychological reporting, professional performance, behavior, responsibility, decision-making, and working under pressure.
Trainings and themed sessions
Practice-oriented programs for teams and organizations on communication, collaboration, leadership, conflict, professional boundaries, and complex decision-making.
Publications and content contributions
Contributions in which scientific knowledge, psychological expertise, and practical experience are translated into accessible insights that can be applied professionally.