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Dr. Rebekah Crofford is a Professor in the Division of Behavioral Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University, with 18 years of experience in Christian higher education. Her work focuses on child welfare, play therapy, and international social work. She has led research initiatives such as the APRIES-World Hope International project in Sierra Leone, training counselors to support child trafficking survivors. Dr. Crofford actively involves students in fieldwork, including international trips to Haiti, Jamaica, and Sierra Leone.
- Education:
- PhD in Social Welfare, State University of New York at Buffalo (2007)
- MSW, State University of New York at Buffalo (1996)
- BSW, Eastern Nazarene College (1992)
Her research emphasizes practice with high-risk children and families, integrating play therapy and trauma-informed care. She has organized community needs assessments in Haiti and fostered collaboration between academic institutions and international aid organizations. Dr. Crofford’s personal and professional life is deeply rooted in family values, having provided foster care and adopted her youngest daughter through this experience.
She has no listed scientific awards but has contributed to impactful field projects and educational outreach. Her advising focuses on preparing students for global social work challenges through hands-on, community-based learning.
