Lisa M. Jones

Lisa M. Jones is a Research Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire, affiliated with the Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC) and Family Research Lab. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in child victimization, abuse, trafficking, and digital safety.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – University of Rhode Island (1999)
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology – University of Rhode Island
• B.A. in Psychology – University of Virginia

Research Focus:
Dr. Jones's research spans child abuse and neglect, commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), human trafficking, youth internet victimization, and digital citizenship education. She leads multiple large-scale studies funded by the CDC, NIJ, WHO, and private foundations, focusing on prevention, intervention, and policy development.

Current Projects:
She is Principal Investigator on:

• A 5-year CDC-funded RCT evaluating youth-focused trafficking prevention education in Minnesota.
• An NIJ-funded quasi-experimental evaluation of Love 146’s services for trafficking victims.
• An NIJ-funded study on improving national surveillance of child sexual abuse in youth-serving organizations.
• Private RCTs evaluating digital citizenship programs like Common Sense Education and Google Be Internet Awesome.

Publications & Impact:
With over 100 publications, her work has shaped national and international discourse on child protection, digital safety, and trauma-informed practices. She regularly presents at national and international conferences.

Contact:
Email: lisa.jones@unh.edu
Address: Crimes Against Children Research Center, 10 West Edge Dr., Suite 106, Durham, NH 03824, USA