Dr. Mark S. Lachs
Director · Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care
Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.
Elder Abuse Neglect Adult Protective Services Functional Ability Ethics
Christina DeJong
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Dr. DeJong can discuss gender, sexuality and crime; violence against women; sexual assault; genocide; and other criminal justice issues.
Gender, Sexuality, and Justice Genocide Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Hate Crimes Violence Against Women
Professor Mhairi Gibson
Professor in Anthropology · University of Bristol
Researching cultural traditions and norms and the associated harmful risks to health
Child Care Female Lifestyles Public Health Community Lifestyles FGM
Tracie O. Afifi
Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences · University of Manitoba
Dr. Afifi's research interests are in the areas of child maltreatment and problem gambling.
Problem Gambling Domestic Violence Physical Punishment Child Maltreatment Sociology
Karen Dill-Shackleford, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Media violence; Fandom and the construction of meaning from media; Media, race and gender.
Media Psychology Media Effects Social Psychology Gender Race
Nadine Wathen
Professor · University of Western Ontario
Nadine Wathen is committed to developing and mobilizing knowledge to improve the lives of women and children exposed to family violence.
health information Knowledge Mobilization violence against women/gender-based violence Child Maltreatment Domestic Violence
Professor Hazel Barrett
Professor in Development Geography · University Alliance
Professor Hazel Barrett is a leading researcher and campaigner on the issuer of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Human Rights Refugees Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Africa Social Justice
Sandra Ka Hon Chu
Director of Research and Advocacy · Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network / Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida
Human rights advocate for people living with, affected by and vulnerable to HIV.
Hiv / Aids Prison health Drug Policy Harm Reduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Holly Rosen
Director of MSU Safe Place · Michigan State University
Holly Rosen is an expert for over 30 years providing support services and educational information about relationship violence and stalking.
Safety Planning Expert Witness Stalking Social Work Field Instructor Intimate Partner Violence
Brenda Lee
Ph.D., C.Psych.(Cand.), Counsellor · University of Manitoba
Relationship and sex researcher (monogamy, infidelity, breakups, relationship maintenance, cyber/stalking); clinical therapist.
Psychology Clinical and Health Psychology Research Research Analysis Abnormal Psychology
Kari Sampsel
Medical Director, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Attending Staff Emergency Physician · The Ottawa Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine & University of Ottawa
Emergency Medicine, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Clinician, Educator and Advocate
Emergency Medicine Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Intimate Partner Violence Sexual Assault Awareness
Carolyn Snider
Emergency Physician at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre & Medical Director · Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program
An academic emergency medicine physician dedicated to advocating for people affected by violence
Trauma Care Youth Violence Intimate Partner Violence Emergency Medicine
Sherri Green, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Associate Professor Department of Maternal and Child Health, Research Fellow Sheps Center For Health Services Research · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor in the Gillings School of Public Health, with interests in substance use disorders and chronic health conditions rural populations
Rural Health Care Access Opioids Maternal and child health Drug Addiction and Treatment Public Health Policy Research
Catherine Cerulli
Director, Susan B. Anthony Center · University of Rochester
Cerulli is an expert in women's rights and equality, suffrage, and domestic violence
Women's rights and equality Domestic Violence Psychiatry Women's and Gender Studies Women work and welfare
Kim Goodman
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Clinical Associate Professor focused on adults, healthy aging, and behavioral health.
Social Work Education Adults and Healthy Aging Mental Health Counseling Cancer and Women Oncology
Liz Walker
Managing Director · Youth Wellbeing Project
Sexuality educator, young people’s advocate, author and professional speaker
Sexual Health Youth Wellbeing Relationships and Sexuality Education Pornography
Betty Jo Barrett
Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Windsor
Research specialization: Gender Based Violence
Gender based violence Violence against women and children Domestic violence in LGBTQ2A+ communities Domestic violence against women Domestic violence and animal abuse
Nadia Islam
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice Social Work Dept. of Social Change and Innovation · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nadia Islam co-chairs the professional Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program.
Treatment Planning Clinical Operations Social Work Virtual Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic Diagnostic Formulation
Beverly Younger
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Clinical Associate Professor focused on community, organization, and business innovation with a specialty in behavioral health and family.
Behavioral Health Work - Life Balance Social Workers and Business Social Work Education Social Work
Jungeun Olivia Lee
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Jungeun Olivia Lee focuses on a relationship among SES, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, and its comorbid mental health.
SES Childhood Adversity Life Course Human Development Substance use