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Dr. Meredith Jones is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics. She maintains affiliations with the Alpert Medical School of Brown University through her post-doctoral training. Her research focuses on preventing health risk behaviors in adolescent and emerging adult relationships through the co-directed ASSeRT Lab.
Education includes:
- Post-Doctoral Associate, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology, University of Denver
- M.A. in Clinical Child Psychology, University of Denver
- B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology, Brown University
Her research examines dating violence, sexual violence prevention, sexual health interventions, and targeted programs for young mothers and student-athletes. Using mixed-methods approaches, she develops strategies to prevent HIV, STIs, unintended pregnancy, and interpersonal violence. Current projects focus on healthcare systems for young mothers and alcohol intervention frameworks.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on violence prevention mechanisms, with recent work (2020-2025) emphasizing predictive modeling of sexual aggression, intervention efficacy for vulnerable populations, alcohol-risk behavior links, and identity-based sexual health approaches. Methodological diversity spans quantitative analysis, qualitative assessment, and intervention development.
Honors and awards:
- Assistant Editor, Emerging Adulthood
- SPR Early Career Professional Network Travel Award
- Frances R. Lax Award for Faculty Development
- Rowan Open Access Publishing Fund Award
- Faculty Center Junior Faculty Travel Fund Award
As Principal Investigator, she leads multiple funded projects including NIH and foundation grants focused on violence prevention frameworks. The ASSeRT Lab provides extensive mentorship opportunities, supporting graduate theses and undergraduate research. Current grants include:
- Inclusive Healthcare for Young Mothers (NJ Health Foundation, 2025-2026)
- Graduate Student Alcohol Intervention (Psi Chi, 2024-2025)
- Dating Violence Prevention for Young Mothers (NIH, 2019-2023)
The ASSeRT Lab conducts interdisciplinary research on aggression, substance use, and sexuality through collaborative faculty-student teams. Current initiatives examine consent frameworks, campus violence patterns, asexual community needs, and athlete-specific prevention programs.
