Department of Sociology and Social Psychology (DSS)

Alexandra Heyden

Research focuses

• Criminology and juvenile delinquency
• Social network analysis

Curriculum vitae

• 2021 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Leipzig
• 2024 Master of Science in Sociology and Social Research, University of Cologne
• since 2024 Doctoral studies in Social Sciences, University of Cologne

Selected publications

• Kroneberg, C., Seiffert, F., Heyden, A., & Pickartz, M. (2025).On the development of child and youth delinquency: A 9-year comparison based on a regional dark field study.Journal for Juvenile Criminal Law and Youth Welfare.https://www.dvjj.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ZJJ-4-25_Kroneberg-et-al.pdf
• Kroneberg, C., Seiffert, F., Heyden, A., & Pickartz, M. (2025). On the development of child and youth delinquency in North Rhine-Westphalia: Final report on the subproject "Dunkelfeld".ECONtribute Policy Brief No. 069.https://www.econtribute.de/RePEc/ajk/ajkpbs/ECONtribute_PB_069_2025.pdf

• Hinz, Sylvette et al. 2024. Prerequisites and therapeutic difficulties in the treatment of persons in preventive detention. In Crime and its control in transition, vol. 75, Criminology and Practiceed. Axel Dessecker, 289-214. Wiesbaden: Kriminologische Zentralstelle e.V.

• Mühler, K., F. Dittrich, T. Fleps, P. Grohmann, A. Heyden, J. Radici, P. Keßler, 2021: The Leipzig Weapons Prohibition Zone. Analysis of crime trends, acceptance and sense of security. Rothenburger Beitrage zur Polizei- und Sicherheitsforschung - Volume 109.

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