International Forensic Social Sciences Conference

Where Forensic Sciences Meet Society, Justice, and Human Behaviour

05 - 07 February 2027
Hybrid Conference
Istanbul, Türkiye & Online

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Organized by: Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences
Co-organized by: Istanbul Medipol University

Welcome Message

Professor Fiona Wilcox

Conference President

HM Senior Coroner

Inner West London

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to ForenSoc’27, the International Forensic Social Sciences Conference, run by the Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences, to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye 5th to 7th February 2027.

The purpose of the meeting is to promote interdisciplinary communication between traditional forensic science and social science to encourage a more integrated approach to forensic practice and justice, improving practice and outcomes by the better understanding of criminality and victimisation.

And where better than in Istanbul! A city rich in culture and history. Here we can exchange ideas, present research and build co-operation and understanding together, as well enjoy the cuisine and friendly hospitality that Türkiye is so famous for.

We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul for this exceptional and exciting opportunity to connect with international colleagues and learn from each other to help shape the future of forensics in these ever-challenging times.

Background and Vision

Forensic sciences are increasingly shaped by questions that extend beyond technical evidence alone. Crime, justice, victimization, trauma, vulnerability, institutions, rights, communication, and public trust all require interdisciplinary dialogue.

ForenSoc ’27 was created to provide an international academic platform for the social, legal, psychological, behavioural, institutional, communicative, and human dimensions of forensic sciences.

Conference Objectives

ForenSoc ’27 aims to:

Promote interdisciplinary dialogue between forensic sciences, social sciences, law, psychology, criminology, medicine, policing, communication, and related fields;
Support scientific exchange on crime, justice, victimization, trauma, vulnerability, protection, rights, institutions, and human behaviour;
Create an international platform for researchers, practitioners, students, and professionals working in forensic and justice-related contexts;
Strengthen the visibility of forensic social sciences as an interdisciplinary academic field.

Themes & Topics

The themes below are broad guiding areas. Submissions from related disciplines and connected topics are welcome.

1. Crime, Behaviour & Justice

2. Violence, Vulnerability & Victimization

3. Mind, Trauma & Forensic Mental Health

4. Society, Institutions & Forensic Realities

5. Law, Rights & Human-Centered Justice

6. Children, Families & Protection

7. Media, Communication & Public Perceptions of Crime

8. Digital Society, Technology & Emerging Harms

Who Should Attend?

ForenSoc ’27 welcomes academics, professionals, students, and institutions working across forensic sciences, social sciences, law, justice, behaviour, communication, and human experience.

Forensic & medical professionals
Law, criminology & justice professionals
Psychology, sociology & social science researchers
Police, investigation & institutional representatives
Students, early-career researchers & academics

The conference offers an interdisciplinary platform for all fields contributing to the understanding of crime, justice, victimization, protection, rights, institutions, and human behaviour.

Why Attend?

ForenSoc ’27 offers a dedicated international platform to explore the social, legal, psychological, behavioural, institutional, communicative, and human dimensions of forensic sciences.

Present your research to an interdisciplinary international audience
Connect with academics and professionals from forensic, legal, social, medical, and justice-related fields
Explore current issues in crime, justice, victimization, trauma, protection, rights, communication, and digital society
Participate onsite in Istanbul or online through the hybrid conference format