Victim Researcher Profile

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Laurie Wightman Maloney

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STATE

INSTITUTION

TITLE

PhD Student, Author, Community Volunteer

EDUCATION

Master's, Currently pursuing a PhD at Northcentral University

DISCIPLINE

PhD of Philosopy in Psychology

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

BIO

I've written a book about some of my personal experiences with sexual violence, which I've spoken about at book clubs and media interviews. During that time, survivors sometimes share their personal stories with me. I have an author blog where I write about topics related to sexual violence. I'm currently pursing a PhD of Philosophy in Psychology, with a focus on doing research in the field of sexual violence. I also served on the board of directors for REAL Crisis Center for over ten years.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Bullying, Burglary, Campus Sexual Assault, Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse, Dating Violence (Teen), Hate and Bias Crimes, Sexual Abuse or Violence (other than campus sexual assault), Stalking, PTSD as a result of sexual violence

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

American Indian and Alaska Native (tribal) victims, Child victims, Male victims generally, Older victims, female victims

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Community-based participatory research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Needs assessment, Qualitative studies, Quantitative studies, Randomized controlled trial

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE