Karen Shalev

Professor in Missing Persons Studies

Karen Shalev (Greene) is a leading academic and is one of the world’s foremost experts on the subject of missing persons. She is a professor at the University of Portsmouth and the founder and leader of the Missing Persons Research Group (formerly known as the Centre for the Study of Missing Persons).

Karen collaborates on research projects with practitioners and academics from around the world. She is the lead and co-organiser of the bi-annual international conference for missing children and adults. She is the co-host of the new ‘Missing Persons Uncovered‘ podcast series.

Karen is a sought after media commentator who has been interviewed by national and international news outlets, TV and radio networks. She has been interviewed for several podcast series. She also offers a range of specialist consultancy and training.

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