Khatidja Chantler

Professor Khatidja Chantler is a leading academic at Manchester Metropolitan University, holding the title of Professor of Gender, Equalities & Communities. She specializes in gender-based violence, forced marriage, and the intersectional experiences of minoritized communities. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy development, particularly in domestic homicide prevention and sexual violence in educational settings. Currently, she leads an ESRC-funded study on domestic homicide in England & Wales and collaborates on national/international projects addressing sexual harassment in universities.

Her professional background includes extensive experience in community development, therapeutic counseling, and clinical supervision, with prior roles in local authorities and the voluntary sector. Her research emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches to supporting marginalized groups, including Black African, African-Caribbean, and Muslim communities. Key contributions include co-editing three books and authoring numerous journal articles on topics ranging from domestic violence policy to mental health barriers in primary care.

Recent research has focused on systemic gaps in safeguarding mechanisms, staff training for campus sexual violence response, and improving access to healthcare for minoritized survivors of abuse. Professor Chantler’s work consistently advocates for intersectional frameworks that address race, gender, and socioeconomic factors in violence prevention and service provision.

Her grants and projects reflect a commitment to translating research into actionable policies. Notable outputs include reports on domestic homicide review effectiveness, bystander intervention programs, and service user-centered approaches in domestic violence care. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across academia, healthcare, and criminal justice sectors to drive tangible societal impact.