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Clifton Emery is a Professor in Social Work at Charles Sturt University's School of Social Work and Arts. As a theorist, social worker, and statistician, he focuses on conflict resolution, power disparities, and violence against women and children. His research integrates empirical rigor with Paulo Freire's dialogic praxis, emphasizing collaborative education and rewriting Western theories through East Asian experiences.
- Key Affiliations:
- Charles Sturt University
- Help for Children Asia (Academic Expert)
- Associate Editor, Child Abuse & Neglect
- Global Research:
- Conducts fieldwork in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Spain, Russia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Nepal, Ghana, Tunisia, India, and North Korean refugee populations
His research explores mechanisms linking informal social control to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV), including his theories on polyvictimization (3-D theory) and typologies of IPV. Recent work includes biomarker studies for emotional distress and social media analysis of deviance in Hong Kong.
Scientific Contributions:
- Child Abuse & Neglect: 2025 study on Ghanaian child stunting
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence: 2025 analysis of Salar Muslim women's trauma
- Psychological Medicine: 2022-2024 mental health studies in Nepal and Cambodia
Editorial & Practice: Serves as Associate Editor for Child Abuse & Neglect and guides high-impact grant funding for Help for Children Asia. His supervision status is registered at Charles Sturt University.
