Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

Amanda Cissner is the director of research writing, editing and overseeing the written work produced by the Center's research department. Prior to her current position, she conducted research on violence prevention, domestic violence, drug courts, and restorative justice practices as a member of the research department. Amanda received her M.A. in Sociology from New York University and her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Bullying, Campus Sexual Assault, Dating Violence (Teen), Domestic and Family Violence

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Child victims

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

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

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Action research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Program evaluation, Quantitative studies, Quasi-experimental studies, Randomized controlled trial, Training and/or technical assistance