Mario Scalora
Office: 337 Burnett Hall
(402) 472-3126
mscalora1@unl.edu

Dr. Scalora received his Ph.D. in clinical and law-psychology from the University of Nebraska in 1989 and joined the faculty in 1997. His research interests primarily include research involving risk assessment, sexual offending, as well as clinical decision making related to treatment decisions and risk of violence. Dr. Scalora is currently performing treatment outcome research related to the response and subsequent recidivism of sexual offenders to cognitive-behavioral treatment. In collaboration with local law enforcement, additional research is occurring assessing the predictive risk factors of individuals who stalk and engage in threatening approach behavior toward their victims. Research involving the investigation of epidemiological risk factors related to a broad sample of workplace violence is also taking place. Dr. Scalora also maintains an active research interest in juvenile delinquency, currently investigating the impact of treatment programs upon juvenile recidivism as well as the predictors of such treatment response. Dr. Scalora currently supervises graduate students performing clinical service and research within the state¡¯s Forensic Mental Health Service. His graduate teaching activity currently includes courses on forensic assessment and clinical intervention, and supervision of clinical practica.