Victim Researcher Profile

BIO

Dr. May has studied victimization across a variety of contexts during his two decades of research experience. Dr. May has conducted statewide victims' surveys in two states and has conducted numerous victimization surveys in K-12 and university settings in a number of states as well. Dr. May's current research/training interests include bullying victimization and victimization of elders and university students. He has recently received (or is currently receiving) funding to study victimization from the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Justice, and the Henry Family Foundation.

VICTIMIZATION FOCUS

Bullying, Campus Sexual Assault, Other Campus Crime, Computer/Internet Crimes, Elder Abuse/Mistreatment, Fraud and Identity Theft, Physical Assault (other than domestic violence or elder abuse), Robbery, Sexual Abuse or Violence (other than campus sexual assault)

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Child victims, Men and boys of color, Male victims generally, Military personnel victims, Older victims, Rural victims

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

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

VICTIM RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Action research, Community-based participatory research, Data collection, Descriptive studies, Quantitative studies, Training and/or technical assistance