Deborah Conners

Deborah Conners is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, specializing in teaching and research focused on social justice, community engagement, and gender politics. Her work emphasizes dialogue across differences and reconciliation in conflict resolution contexts.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, Carleton University
• Masters in Conflict Studies, St. Paul University

Research Interests: Dr. Conners explores inclusion strategies in community settings, gender politics within feminist movements, and the impact of policies addressing violence against women. Her teaching integrates collaborative problem-solving, encouraging students to engage with unresolved societal challenges.

Publications: Her research spans domestic violence policy analysis, nursing practice improvements, and gender-based violence prevention. Recent work examines mandatory charging policies in domestic violence cases and their implications for women’s safety.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Mitacs Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women)

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Oxfam Canada on violence prevention initiatives.