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Lydia Aletraris is a Research Fellow and Social Science Research Scholar at Stanford Health Policy, a joint initiative of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Stanford School of Medicine. Her research focuses on substance use treatment, human trafficking, and policy analysis, with a commitment to ethical, evidence-based practices that address public health challenges and promote resilience in at-risk populations.
Dr. Aletraris has led or co-led national and international research projects funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. Department of State. Her work includes examining evidence-based practices in substance use treatment, U.S. cannabis policy, and global efforts to measure human trafficking prevalence through initiatives like the Prevalence Reduction Innovation Forum (PRIF).
Her research spans diverse regions, including Brazil, Costa Rica, Morocco, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Tunisia, demonstrating a global perspective. Dr. Aletraris holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Georgia and advocates for policies that integrate health and human rights principles to support marginalized communities.
Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Dr. Aletraris has contributed to foundational work on trafficking prevalence methodologies through PRIF, emphasizing rigorous data collection and cross-national collaboration. Her research bridges academic inquiry with actionable policy solutions, prioritizing resilience and recovery in vulnerable populations.
