Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

Sherry Hamby, Ph.D. is Director of the Life Paths Research Center and Research Professor of Psychology at the University of the South. Dr. Hamby, a licensed clinical psychologist, is best known for her work in violence measurement, poly-victimization, and resilience and is author or co-author of more than 200 articles and books. She is also founding editor of the APA journal Psychology of Violence. Her awards include the 2017 Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Science of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Hamby’s work has appeared in the New York Times, Huffington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Psychology Today, and hundreds of other media outlets. Her most recent book is Battered Women's Protective Strategies: Stronger Than You Know (Oxford University Press, 2014).

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Bullying, Campus Sexual Assault, Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse, Computer/Internet Crimes, Dating Violence (Teen), Domestic and Family Violence, Elder Abuse/Mistreatment, Fraud and Identity Theft, Gun Violence, Hate and Bias Crimes, Physical Assault (other than domestic violence or elder abuse), Sexual Abuse or Violence (other than campus sexual assault), Vicarious Trauma

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

American Indian and Alaska Native (tribal) victims, Child victims, Men and boys of color, Male victims generally, Older victims, Rural victims

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

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

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