Dr Dani Kesic

Dr. Dragana Kesic, - BA (Hons), DPsych, MAPS - is a registered clinical and forensic psychologist practicing in a community setting in Melbourne, Victoria. She has previously worked as a psychologist within the various settings of the Criminal Justice System, including in men’s and women’s prisons, and in a forensic psychiatric hospital. Dr. Kesic also works as a researcher at RMIT University in Melbourne. She has published research on the use of force, including fatal force, on and by the police in their encounters with people who may be experiencing mental disorders. Dr. Kesic has been involved in examining various police initiatives designed to improve the outcomes of incidents where police respond to people who may be experiencing mental distress and mental disorders.