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Myrna Dawson is a Professor and Research Leadership Chair in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Guelph, within the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in Criminal Justice and directs the Centre for the Study of Social and Legal Responses to Violence (CSSLRV), established in 2005. Her research focuses on lethal/non-lethal violence, particularly intimate partner violence, and legal/social responses to victimization. Dawson is a global leader in femicide studies, co-directing the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative and founding the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability. She advises international bodies like the United Nations and has authored/co-authored influential publications on violence prevention and gender-based violence frameworks.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Toronto (2001)
Research Interests: Dawson’s work addresses femicide, domestic homicide, gender-based violence, and policy development. She examines systemic barriers to victim safety in rural/remote areas, comparative criminal justice outcomes, and the role of hate crime legislation. Her research often intersects with intersectionality, migration, and global human rights frameworks.
Key Contributions: Her work has influenced Canadian policy through initiatives like the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (2005–2020). Internationally, she collaborates with institutions in Australia, Latin America, and Europe to advance violence prevention strategies. Recent articles highlight challenges in defining femicide globally and improving data collection to inform policy.
- Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in Criminal Justice
- Labs/Teams: CSSLRV, Canadian Femicide Observatory, Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative
- Advising: Supervises graduate students in Sociology and Criminology (listed in full description).
