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Grace Carter is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Healthcare and Communities, specializing in trauma, violence, and abuse research. She co-leads the Abuse, Trauma and Health research theme, focusing on health and justice outcomes for abuse survivors. Her work emphasizes survivor-centric approaches to inform policy and service development.
Education:
- BSc Psychology (First Class, 2012), University of Liverpool
- MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology (Distinction, 2013), University of Liverpool
- PhD Psychology (2019), University of Liverpool (funded by Sir Joseph Rotblat Alumni Scholarship)
Research Interests: Grace's work examines interventions for child/adolescent domestic violence survivors, sexual violence service evaluations, and the intersection of trauma with healthcare systems. She uses mixed-methods approaches to assess program effectiveness and amplify survivor voices.
Key Projects:
- £1.3m NIHR MESARCH project (2018-present)
- ESRC JiCSAV project (Covid-19 impact on sexual violence justice)
- West Midlands Sexual Assault Needs Assessment (PI)
Awards:
- Recipient of 5 academic awards including prestigious scholarships and conference recognitions
Professional Roles: Editorial board member of Child Protection and Practice, steering committee member for major violence research networks, and active PhD supervisor.
