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Kerry F. Crawford is a Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at James Madison University (JMU). She holds a Ph.D. from George Washington University (2014) and a B.A. from St. Mary’s College of Maryland (2007). Her research focuses on international affairs, sexual violence in war, human security, and gender dynamics in politics and academia. She has authored/co-authored influential books such as Wartime Sexual Violence: From Silence to Condemnation of a Weapon of War (2017) and Human Security: Theory and Action (2018).
Dr. Crawford’s work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing the role of advocacy groups in shaping responses to wartime sexual violence and human security challenges. She has received the International Studies Association’s James N. Rosenau Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015–2016) and is affiliated with networks like the Missing Peace Young Scholars. Her recent scholarship addresses gender equity in academia, including the challenges faced by academic parents and systemic biases in higher education.
Awards:
- James N. Rosenau Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015–2016)
Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, her research has been supported through fellowships and institutional affiliations. She advises students on topics intersecting gender, conflict, and policy.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Missing Peace Young Scholars Network (co-sponsored by USIP, WIIS, UC Berkeley, and PRIO).
