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Jacqueline M Fisher is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Mercy University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She joined in 2022 after prior roles in non-profit mental health research, advocacy, and teaching in New York City-area institutions. Her research focuses on the long-term effects of childhood trauma, evaluating community programs for youth, and collaborating with schools, juvenile justice agencies, and behavioral health organizations. She emphasizes researcher-practitioner partnerships to bridge academic and applied work.
Dr. Fisher teaches courses in Forensic Psychology (e.g., Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Eyewitness Memory), lifespan development, and experimental psychology. Her pedagogical approach incorporates real-world examples, evidence-based methods like project-based learning, and formative assessment to enhance student self-efficacy in research and statistics.
Her research explores topics such as childhood trauma’s impact on adulthood mental health, substance use interventions for justice-involved youth, and school-based social-emotional learning programs. Recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches addressing public health challenges like pandemic-related school closures and HIV/STI testing gaps.
Dr. Fisher has contributed to collaborative multi-site studies assessing program efficacy and implementation frameworks. Though no scientific awards are listed, her scholarship reflects a commitment to applied research with tangible community impacts.
No students or grant details are disclosed in available texts. She actively collaborates with community-based organizations to design and evaluate interventions, reflecting her belief in translational research addressing systemic challenges in mental health and juvenile justice.
