Molly C Driessen

Molly C Driessen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Providence College. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (completed 2021). Her research focuses on gender-based violence, feminist theory, campus sexual assault, resilience frameworks, and policy analysis. She has contributed reviews of influential feminist texts and conducted studies on family violence in social work curricula, Greek life safety dynamics, and trauma responses among survivors.

Dr. Driessen's work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical interventions, emphasizing embodied and intersectional approaches to violence research. She has served as a Professional Service Advisor since 2022, contributing to academic and community-based initiatives. Her publications explore resilience narratives among sexual assault survivors, restorative justice models for family violence, and the intersection of gender identity with disclosure patterns.