Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

Giving Science Dimension, LLC (GSD) is a small, woman-owned research and consulting firm specializing in public policy, criminal justice, victimization, law enforcement, civic engagement, and community policing research. We blend subject area expertise with decades of experience in research methods, design, analysis, tools, and approaches to deliver customized solutions built on best practices. Our work ranges from small, strategic projects to long-term formative research efforts.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Bullying, Campus Sexual Assault, Other Campus Crime, Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse, Child Trafficking and Exploitation, Computer/Internet Crimes, Dating Violence (Teen), Domestic and Family Violence, Drug-Related Victimization, Elder Abuse/Mistreatment, Fraud and Identity Theft, Gun Violence, Hate and Bias Crimes, Homicide Survivors/Co-victims, Physical Assault (other than domestic violence or elder abuse), Robbery, Sexual Abuse or Violence (other than campus sexual assault), Stalking, Terrorism and Mass Violence, Trafficking in Persons, Vicarious Trauma, Workplace Violence

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Child victims, Deaf and hard-of-hearing victims, Victims with disabilities, Formerly incarcerated victims, LGBTQ victims, Limited English proficiency victims, Men and boys of color, Male victims generally, Military personnel victims, Older victims, Immigrants and refugees, Rural victims, Urban high crime neighborhood victims

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Action research, Community-based participatory research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Ethnography, Needs assessment, Program evaluation, Qualitative studies, Quantitative studies, Quasi-experimental studies, Randomized controlled trial, Training and/or technical assistance

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Action research, Community-based participatory research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Ethnography, Needs assessment, Program evaluation, Qualitative studies, Quantitative studies, Quasi-experimental studies, Randomized controlled trial, Training and/or technical assistance