Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

I am a social worker in the state of Connecticut. In 2014, I began studies in pursuit of a doctorate of social work degree with a focus on Family Studies and Interventions. My dissertation topic is Gay Affirmative Practice with Homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in New Haven, Connecticut.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Bullying, Dating Violence (Teen), Domestic and Family Violence, Drug-Related Victimization, 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

Child victims, LGBTQ victims, Men and boys of color, Urban high crime neighborhood victims

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Action research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Needs assessment, Qualitative studies, Training and/or technical assistance

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Action research, Needs assessment, Qualitative studies