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James D. DiamondView profile

Professor

• Restorative Justice
• Criminal Law
• Indigenous Law
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James D. Diamond is a Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School (fall term) and a Part-Time Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. He serves as Senior Counselor for Indigenous Programs at the Yale Center for Environmental Justice and previously directed the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program’s (IPLP) Tribal Justice Clinic from 2016-2024. His academic roles include Dean of Academic Affairs at the National Tribal Trial College (2016-2022) and Visiting Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law (2020-2022). Education: S.J.D. in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy from the University of Arizona (2014), J.D. from Brooklyn Law School (1988), and B.A. from SUNY Albany (1981, cum laude). Prior to academia, he practiced criminal law for 25 years in Connecticut, serving as both prosecutor and defense attorney, with over 1,000 cases led. Research focuses on restorative justice, aftermath of heinous crimes, and tribal legal systems. Notable works include After the Bloodbath (2019) analyzing mass shootings and tribal responses, and co-authored Introduction to Criminal Law, A Contemporary Approach . He has authored numerous articles on tribal court practices and jurisdictional issues. Admissions: Licensed in Connecticut, Arizona, New York state courts; multiple tribal courts including Pascua Yaqui; and federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. His work emphasizes training victim advocates in tribal domestic/sexual violence cases and advancing restorative justice frameworks in indigenous contexts.

Dean G KilpatrickView profile

Professor

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Epidemiology of Traumatic Events
• Mental Health Impacts of Violence
• +5 more

Dr. Dean G. Kilpatrick is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He holds leadership roles as Director of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center and Director of the Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program. His career spans over 50 years with continuous NIH funding since 1985 and extensive extramural grants from agencies like CDC, NIMH, and NIJ. His research focuses on traumatic stress, particularly PTSD prevalence, sexual violence epidemiology, and mental health impacts of mass violence. He pioneered rape crisis advocacy in South Carolina and has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 109), with eight papers cited over 1,000 times. His work influences policy through roles in IOM committees and testimony to U.S. Congress. Key areas of expertise include posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma exposure measurement, and disaster mental health interventions. His recent studies address mass violence community responses, lead exposure screening, and mobile health apps for PTSD mitigation. He has directed major initiatives like the Bounce Back Now intervention trial and the National Survey of Adolescents. Awards include the Presidential Award for Victims of Crime (1990) and the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto (2020). Professional service includes Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Traumatic Stress (1997-2005) and ISTSS presidency (2005-2006). His grants total millions, funding projects on sexual assault policy, disaster preparedness, and trauma genetics. He advises federal agencies on victim services and has trained generations of psychologists through MUSC's clinical programs.

Isabel GrantView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Violence Against Women
• Sexual Assault Law
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Isabel Grant is a Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law, specializing in criminal law, with a focus on violence against women, sexual assault, homicide, and mental health law. She holds degrees from the University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and Yale Law School, and served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Estey. Her research addresses gender-based violence, disability rights, and the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on legal frameworks. Grant has contributed to over 80 scholarly works and co-leads an SSHRC-funded project on sexual assault law reforms. She teaches courses on criminal law, sentencing, and mental health law. Grant’s work emphasizes feminist and disability justice perspectives, challenging systemic inequalities through litigation interventions in over 20 Supreme Court of Canada cases. Her recent scholarship critiques Bill C-7’s expansion of MAiD eligibility, arguing it entrenches ableism. Awards include the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship, UBC’s Killam Teaching Prize, and the 2025 University Killam Professor designation, UBC’s highest academic honor. Her research interests span criminal justice reform, gender and sexuality law, and the intersection of disability and legal rights. She collaborates with feminist and disability advocacy groups to shape policy and judicial outcomes. Key areas of focus include the ‘rough sex’ defense, consent frameworks, and sentencing disparities in intimate partner violence cases.

• Criminal Law
• Accessorial Liability
• Joint Enterprise
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Dr. Beatrice Krebs is a faculty member at the University of Reading, specializing in criminal law and accessorial liability. Her work critically examines doctrines such as joint enterprise, complicity, and causation in criminal cases. Current affiliation: University of Reading Core research areas: Criminal Law, Accessorial Liability, Joint Enterprise Doctrine Her research focuses on judicial interpretations of complicity, causation, and intent, particularly in appellate decisions like R v Jogee and related cases. She analyzes how legal principles evolve through court rulings and advocates for doctrinal clarity. The 15 most recent articles highlight her expertise in modern criminal law challenges, including interventions like overwhelming supervening acts, mens rea standards, and reforms in rape and homicide cases. Key journals include the Journal of Criminal Law and Cambridge Law Journal . As an editor of Accessorial Liability after Jogee (Hart Publishing, 2020), she has shaped academic discourse on post-Jogee jurisprudence. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical case commentary, influencing legal practice and education.

Erin L. KelleyView profile

Lecturer

• Law and Literature
• Gender Studies
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• +7 more

Dr. Erin L. Kelley is a Lecturer I at The University of Texas at Dallas in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, and a Professor of Composition and Literature at Dallas College. She teaches courses including "Legal Research and Writing," "Gender & Justice in American Literature," and "Race and Identity in World Literature." With terminal degrees in both literature (PhD) and law (JD), Dr. Kelley bridges the humanities and legal studies in her academic and public work. Education: Ph.D. in Humanities–Literature, The University of Texas at Dallas M.A. in Humanities–Literature, The University of Texas at Dallas J.D. in Law, Texas Tech University School of Law B.A. in English, Texas Tech University Her research explores the intersections of law, literature, and gender, focusing on how narratives perpetuate victim-blaming in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. She analyzes legal and literary texts to reveal systemic biases against women and marginalized groups. Her 2024 book, Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game (Routledge), is a central contribution to this field. Dr. Kelley's recent publications and presentations examine themes such as DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender), the 'freeze response' in acquaintance rape cases, and slut-shaming in literature and law. Her work draws from interdisciplinary perspectives in criminology, psychology, rhetoric, and feminist theory. Scientific and Teaching Awards: Outstanding Woman of Today, Builder of Tomorrow Award – Altrusa International (2024) Inspirational Leader Award – LinkedIn (2022) Faculty Fellow Award – Dallas College. Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar, Salzburg, Austria (2022) Developing Learning Power Teaching Award – Dallas College (2017) She is an active public speaker, having delivered a TEDx Talk titled "How Law Stigmatizes Rape Victims" and numerous presentations at academic conferences and community events. She has also published poetry and creative works, and is involved in interdisciplinary teaching and advocacy for victims of gender-based violence. Dr. Kelley advises on professional development for therapists and participates in campus and community initiatives on sexual assault awareness. Research and Advocacy Teams: CAASA (Campus Alliance Against Sexual Assault) – Presenter and collaborator Global Citizenship Alliance – Faculty Fellow Association for the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities – Regular presenter

Hannah QuirkView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Justice Reform
• Miscarriages of Justice
• +3 more

Dr Hannah Quirk is a Professor in Criminal Law at King's College London's The Dickson Poon School of Law. She serves as General Editor of The Criminal Law Review and sits on the board of The Wrongful Conviction Law Review . Prior to King's, she was Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester and held roles at the Criminal Cases Review Commission and Legal Services Research Centre. Her research focuses on wrongful convictions, sentencing reform, and the right of silence, with notable contributions to miscarriage of justice cases like the Post Office scandal. She has supervised 7 successful PhD students and is a media commentator on criminal justice issues. Awards include the Inner Temple Academic Fellowship and roles as a Trustee of Transform Justice and The Sentencing Academy. Education: Master of Arts in Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge M.Phil in Criminology, University of Cambridge Doctor of Philosophy in Legal Studies, University of Wolverhampton Research Interests: Dr Quirk's work examines systemic flaws in criminal justice, including the erosion of the right of silence, disclosure failures, and compensation for wrongful convictions. Her recent focus includes pandemic-driven legal reforms (e.g., jury-less trials during Covid-19) and AI's role in forensic investigations. She has published extensively on sentencing guidelines for medical manslaughter and judicial accountability in historical miscarriages of justice. Recent Article Trends: Her recent publications explore AI's impact on rape investigations, post-Covid legal adaptations, and the Post Office scandal's implications for institutional accountability. She also critiques the time limits on prosecuting historical sexual offences and advocates for stronger protections for the accused's procedural rights. Awards & Roles: Inner Temple Academic Fellow (2019–present) Trustee, The Sentencing Academy (2018–2023) Board Member, Transform Justice (2018–2023) Associate Academic Fellow, JUSTICE (2016–2018) Advising & Grants: Supervised 7 PhD students in criminal justice and legal reform topics. Active in public engagement through media commentary and hosting discussions with attorneys featured in Netflix documentaries like Making a Murderer . Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Criminal Cases Review Commission and Innocence Project New Orleans. Part of the editorial teams for Criminal Law Review and The Crown Court Compendium .

• Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
• Reproductive Physiology
• Stress Physiology
• +4 more

Cameron Muir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University. He holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University. His research focuses on behavioral neuroendocrinology, reproductive and stress physiology, and hormonal mechanisms in human sexual behavior and stress adaptation. He investigates steroid hormones' roles in reproduction, stress, aggression, and pheromonal communication, with a particular interest in how psychological events and environmental factors influence hormonal changes. Dr. Muir has conducted extensive studies on hormonal biomarkers (e.g., saliva, perspiration) and their relationship to stress, sexual behavior, and environmental estrogens. His work bridges animal models (rodent studies) and human research, exploring how steroids act as stress hormones and potential pheromones in mammals. His publications span stress physiology in children and athletes, hormonal disruptions in mice, and methodological advancements in steroid measurement. While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions to endocrinology and behavioral science are evident through his prolific research output. Dr. Muir’s advising and grants focus on interdisciplinary projects, though no specific grants or student advisees are detailed here. His research lab likely explores hormonal adaptations in dynamic environments, though no lab name is provided.

Deborah C. BeidelView profile

Professor

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety Disorders
• Clinical Psychology
• +3 more

Deborah C. Beidel is the Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology and Medical Education at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She serves as Executive Director of UCF RESTORES, a clinical research center focused on advancing PTSD treatment through innovative methods. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Her research emphasizes PTSD and anxiety disorders, particularly leveraging virtual reality (VR) technology to improve treatment accessibility. Current projects include Department of Defense-funded trials for combat-related PTSD in active military personnel and developing VR tools for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors. She has secured over $31 million in research funding and authored 350+ publications. Dr. Beidel’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing mental health needs of military personnel, first responders, sexual assault survivors, and mass shooting victims. Her leadership in “bench to bedside” initiatives ensures research translates directly into clinical impact. Awards: Fellow of APA, APS; Diplomate in Clinical & Behavioral Psychology (ABPP) Funding: $10.6M JWMRP grant (2018-2024) comparing PTSD therapies in active duty soldiers

Mikko AaltonenView profile

Researcher

• Sociology
• Criminology
• Demographics
• +3 more

Mikko Aaltonen is a researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, serving as a Supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Social Sciences and as a visiting researcher. He maintains an active research profile with 131 research outputs documented across his career, spanning from 2007 to 2025. His research interests focus primarily on sociology, criminology, and demographics, with particular emphasis on criminal careers, recidivism patterns, employment trajectories of formerly incarcerated individuals, and victim-offender relationships. His work often utilizes register-based data and comparative approaches, particularly within Nordic contexts. His recent research output shows consistent productivity with publications in leading criminology journals including Criminology, British Journal of Criminology, and Crime & Delinquency. His 2025 publication in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology on industry-specific labor demand and recidivism represents his ongoing contribution to understanding the relationship between employment and reoffending. Aaltonen has led multiple significant research projects including CRIMCAR (Sociodemographic determinants of criminal careers in Finland 1987-2015), research on traffic fines and recidivism, and studies on event sequences in intimate partner violence against women. His work demonstrates a strong focus on empirical, data-driven criminological research with policy implications. His academic service includes extensive peer review activities for journals such as Acta Sociologica, Journal of Youth Studies, and Edilex, along with consulting work for the Ministry of Employment and the Economy on immigrant crime, particularly focusing on sexual offenses.

John PittsView profile

Professor

• Youth Crime Prevention
• Juvenile Justice Systems
• Youth Gang Dynamics
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John Pitts is the Vauxhall Professor of Socio-Legal Studies and Director of the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime at the University of Bedfordshire. He also holds visiting professorships in Criminology at the Universities of Suffolk and Kent, and in Youth Justice at the University of Politics and Law, Shanghai. His career spans roles in publishing, education, youth work, and consultancy on youth crime and justice systems globally. Pitts has authored influential works like Reluctant Gangsters (2008) and contributed to national initiatives on youth gangs, including advising the UK government's Gang Summit in 2011. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (2011) for his contributions to youth justice research. Education: PhD, Middlesex University, 1988 MA (with Distinction) in Deviance & Social Policy, Middlesex University, 1979 Diploma in Youth Work, University of Manchester, 1971 Diploma in Education, University of Birmingham, 1967 Research Interests: Youth violent offending and gangs Pathways into organized crime Juvenile justice systems and custody Multi-agency responses to gang-related crime His work emphasizes practical applications, such as the Greater Manchester Police's Operation Challenger evaluation and contributions to child sexual exploitation inquiries. Awards: 2011 Honorary D.Litt., University of Bedfordshire Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Advisory Roles: Member of the Prime Minister's Gang Summit (2011) Deputy Chair, London Gangs Forum (2010–2013) Expert Advisory Group, Home Office Youth Gang Initiative (2011–2012) Labs/Teams: Directs the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime, part of the Institute of Applied Social Research, which focuses on crime prevention and youth justice policy.

Ragnhild HennumView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Sociology of Law
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Ragnhild Hennum is currently serving as rector of the University of Oslo for the period 2025-2029. She is a professor at the Department of Public and International Law within the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. Prior to becoming rector, she served as Dean of the Faculty of Law (2019-2025), Vice-Rector (2009-2014), and Acting Pro-Rector/Vice-Chancellor (2014-2017). Hennum earned her law degree (cand. jur) in 1991 and completed her dr. philos. degree in 1999, both from the University of Oslo. Her academic career has been primarily focused on criminal law and legal theory, with significant contributions to understanding how legal systems address issues of gender, violence, and human rights. Professor Hennum's research spans the intersection of criminal law/procedure and sociology of law. Her work has made significant contributions to understanding evidence in cases of sexual abuse, sentencing practices, legal aspects of euthanasia, sexual violence, and forced marriages. She has particularly focused on how legal frameworks address gender-based violence and protect vulnerable populations, especially children. Her interdisciplinary approach combines legal analysis with sociological perspectives to examine how laws function in practice. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving legal protections for vulnerable groups while maintaining the integrity of criminal justice systems. Hennum's research shows an evolving trajectory from theoretical legal analysis toward practical applications in legal reform and policy development, particularly in areas of gender equality and child protection. Beyond her academic roles, Hennum actively contributes to public discourse and policy formation. She serves on the board of PRIO (Peace Research Institute Oslo) and chairs the national Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research, demonstrating her commitment to advancing equitable practices in both legal systems and academic institutions. As an educator, Hennum teaches criminal law and procedure, shaping the next generation of legal professionals with her expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of the criminal justice system. Her leadership roles at the University of Oslo reflect her significant standing within Norwegian academia and her commitment to advancing higher education.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Negligence
• Maritime Crimes
• +1 more

Professor Kayoko Kitagawa serves as a full-time Professor at Waseda University's School of Law, where she has held academic positions since 2007 after previous appointments at Okayama University and the Japan Coast Guard Academy. Her expertise centers on criminal law with specialized focus on criminal negligence and maritime regulatory frameworks. Her educational foundation includes: Graduate School of Law, Waseda University (1990.04-1995.12) Graduate School of Law, Waseda University (1987.04-1990.03) School of Law, Waseda University (1983.04-1987.03) Professor Kitagawa's research investigates criminal responsibility in maritime contexts, negligence theory across jurisdictions, and comparative analysis of criminal codes between Japan and Asian neighbors. Her work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical regulatory challenges in maritime security and accident liability, frequently addressing cross-border legal harmonization needs. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on maritime crime regulation (35% of output), criminal negligence theory (30%), and comparative analyses of Japanese/Chinese criminal codes (25%), with emerging work on gender-related offenses and corporate liability. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing international collaboration, particularly with Taiwanese and German legal scholars. She directs major Japan Society for Promotion of Science projects including "Contemporary issues regarding maritime regulatory legislation" (2021-2026) examining climate change impacts on maritime safety, and "criminal reliability in large-scale accident cases" (2016-2019) analyzing multi-actor negligence frameworks. Her research integrates practical Coast Guard operations with theoretical criminal law development. As Visiting Researcher at the Japan Coast Guard Academy's International Research Center, she leads interdisciplinary teams examining maritime regulatory frameworks, coordinating criminal law, international law, and policy experts to address evolving challenges in maritime security and accident prevention.

Clare PastoreView profile

Professor

• Poverty Law
• Civil Rights
• Race and Justice
• +3 more

Clare Pastore serves as Professor of the Practice of Law at the USC Gould School of Law, where she teaches Poverty Law, Civil Rights, Race and Racism & Law, Suing the Government, Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, and the Access to Justice Practicum. While maintaining her academic position, she continues active practice as a leading member of the California public interest community, focusing on poverty, civil rights, race and justice, and access to justice issues. Professor Pastore earned her BA with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Colgate University and her JD from Yale Law School, where she served as a senior editor of the Yale Law Journal. Prior to law school, she was a Fulbright-sponsored teaching assistant in a Paris public school. She completed a judicial clerkship with Judge Marilyn Hall Patel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Her research focuses on the intersection of poverty, civil rights, race, and justice within the American legal system. Her work examines systemic barriers to justice for low-income communities and explores legal frameworks for expanding access to counsel in civil matters. She has been a pioneer in advocating for a civil right to counsel, particularly in eviction proceedings and other critical legal matters affecting vulnerable populations. Professor Pastore's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on expanding access to justice, particularly through establishing a civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings and other poverty-related legal matters. Her scholarly work spans legal ethics, housing policy, workers' rights, and constitutional protections for low-income litigants. Professor Pastore has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her excellence in both teaching and public interest law: 2024: Wage Justice Center Founder's Award 2020: Gould's Rutter Award for Distinguished Teaching 2019: Earl Johnson Equal Justice Award from the Western Center on Law and Poverty 2013: Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for inspiring former students' societal contributions 2005: Wasserstein Fellow by Harvard Law School 1997: Recognized as one of nation's 45 most outstanding public interest attorneys under age 45 1999: Named one of California's top lawyers under 40 years old 2006-2009: Selected as Southern California's "Super Lawyer" 2004: Commended by official California State Assembly resolution for work on behalf of the poor While specific grant funding details aren't provided, Professor Pastore's career demonstrates significant success in securing prestigious fellowships including the Skadden Fellowship that launched her career at the Western Center on Law and Poverty. Her work has clearly influenced public policy and legal practice, particularly through her leadership on the California Access to Justice Commission's Right to Counsel Task Force. Professor Pastore serves on several influential committees and organizations that function as professional networks and advocacy teams. She is a member of USC's Center for the Changing Family and serves on the California Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Wage Justice Center and the Steering Committee of the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel, demonstrating her active participation in collaborative efforts to advance justice for vulnerable populations.

Breanne WylieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Child Witness Testimony
• +3 more

Breanne Wylie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at NC State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on adult-child communication within legal contexts, particularly improving children’s accurate reporting of maltreatment experiences during interviews by legal professionals. She employs multi-method approaches including lab-based tasks to assess linguistic development and field-based analysis of child witness testimonies. Dr. Wylie emphasizes knowledge mobilization, collaborating with practitioners to provide evidence-based training. Her research interests span developmental psychology, forensic psychology, and legal communication. She investigates how children’s cognitive and linguistic abilities influence their interactions with legal systems, aiming to enhance forensic interviewing practices and reduce misunderstandings in judicial contexts. Key areas include the impact of question phrasing, parental support roles, and jurors’ perceptions of child testimony credibility. Recent publications (2025-2023) highlight trends in analyzing defense attorneys’ questioning tactics, improving forensic interviewer training, and exploring how language nuances affect child witnesses’ reliability. Her work underscores the need for standardized, developmentally appropriate legal questioning methods to protect vulnerable populations. As part of the Lifespan Developmental Psychology group, she operates the Law Development Lab to bridge academic research and practical legal applications. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions reflect a commitment to impactful, applied research. Grant and advising specifics are not detailed in the provided text.

Chelsea SpencerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intimate Partner Violence
• Intimate Partner Homicide
• Sexual Violence
• +4 more

Chelsea Spencer is a Research Assistant Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy program within the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Kansas State University’s School of Human Sciences. Her work bridges research, clinical practice, and policy, with a focus on intimate partner violence, homicide, and sexual violence. She specializes in meta-analyses and quantitative methods, contributing to prevention strategies for the Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force. Clinically, she employs EMDR to support trauma survivors. Education: Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy (Kansas State University, 2018) M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy (Kansas State University, 2016) B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services (Kansas State University, 2013) Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Spencer’s research identifies risk factors for violence perpetration/victimization and evaluates domestic violence interventions. She collaborates with military and civilian institutions to advance trauma-informed care. Her clinical expertise includes trauma therapy using EMDR. Certifications: AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Kansas). Her work is affiliated with the School of Human Sciences’ initiatives, including the Divorce Education Assessment Collaborative and Family Center.