Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

Dr. Cristy E. Cummings is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of North Florida Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. Dr. Cummings’ primary area of research focuses on the interface of victims of sexual violence with health, criminal justice, and social service organizations, and help-seeking behaviors. Gender, especially in relation to masculinity as a barrier to seeking services, plays a prominent role in her current work. Her research aims to understand and reduce disparities and to work towards communities in which victimization is neither gendered or blamed on the victim. She is interested in participatory action research, community engaged methods, and collaboration with community partners.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Physical Assault (other than domestic violence or elder abuse), Sexual Abuse or Violence (other than campus sexual assault)

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Formerly incarcerated victims, LGBTQ victims, Men and boys of color, Male victims generally

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Community-based participatory research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Needs assessment, Program evaluation, Qualitative studies, Quantitative studies

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Data collection, Descriptive studies, Qualitative studies, Quantitative studies, Training and/or technical assistance