معرفی
Olivia Gerrish serves as an Assistant Professor and MSW Field Director in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Her career spans advocacy, counseling, education, and community organizing within social work practice.
Her research centers on trauma-focused interventions and violence prevention across multiple dimensions:
- Gender-Based Violence (domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking)
- Patriarchal Violence systems
- Trauma-informed care frameworks
- LGBTQIA+ identity development
- Gender socialization processes
Recent publications analyze violence histories among substance use disorder patients, demonstrating interdisciplinary connections between psychiatric care, social work practice, and violence prevention through systematic review methodologies.
Professional affiliations include:
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
As an educator, Gerrish teaches Advanced Practice Methods, Clinical Social Work, Psychopathology, and Research Methods while mentoring students through formal coursework and informal learning experiences. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago, MSW from the University of Wyoming, and BSW from Weber State University.
