Publications & Contributions

Publications and professional contributions complement the practice of Wichard Assessment & Development and provide insight into the substantive themes and contexts in which we work.

Book

Partnergeweld in het Caribisch Gebied (2020)
A professional publication on intimate partner violence, addressing psychological, cultural, and societal factors within the Caribbean context. The book connects scientific insights with practical experience in the fields of justice and support services.

Lectures and Professional Contributions (selection)

Wichard Assessment & Development delivers lectures and guest contributions for educational institutions, governmental bodies, and professional organizations, focusing on psychology, behavior, and professional practice in social and forensic contexts.

• Psychiatric and Psychological Reporting as Access to Forensic Care in the Caribbean
  Guest speaker – University of Curaçao (2025)

• Professional Approaches to Challenging Behavior in the Classroom
  Guest speaker – Public Schools Service Curaçao (2025)

• Victim Blaming
  Guest speaker – No Mas No More
  Ministry of Health, Environment & Nature / Ministry of Social Development, Labour & Welfare (SOAW) Curaçao (2023)

• The Psychological Impact on Professionals Working with Sexual Offenders
  Guest speaker, thematic days on sexual offences – Training Institute for Law Enforcement and Security Curaçao (ORV) (2022)

Judicial Context

In multiple judicial rulings, psychological reports by Sandra Wichard have been referenced. In view of confidentiality, role integrity, and context, specific references (ECLI numbers) are provided upon request only.