Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

Sara McGirr, PhD, specializes in evaluation of domestic violence and sexual assault-focused programs and system efforts, including those connecting the dots between violence and reproductive/sexual health. She is passionate about helping programs understand and use their data to improve survivors’ health and well-being and to prevent violence. In her role as Research Scientist with Michigan Public Health Institute, Dr. McGirr has the honor of working with efforts such as the Rape Prevention & Education program, the Michigan Victim Advocacy Network, national DVSA technical assistance organizations, and local DVSA organizations. Find a sampling of work online at saramcgirr.com.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Domestic and Family Violence, Sexual Abuse or Violence (other than campus sexual assault)

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

American Indian and Alaska Native (tribal) victims, Victims Experiencing Homelessness

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

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

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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