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Dr. Andrew Owusu is a Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), serving as graduate program director for public health. His academic appointments include teaching Foundations in Health Education, Community and Public Health, Epidemiology, and Data Management in Public Health since joining MTSU. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University (2004) M.S. in Sports Administration and Management, Wayne State College (1998) B.S. in Biology, University of Alabama (1996) Dr. Owusu's research centers on adolescent health risk behaviors including bullying, sexual risk-taking, and substance use, with specialized expertise in school health policy implementation. His 15-year leadership (2007-2020) of Ghana's Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) and Global School Health Policies and Practices Survey (G-SHPPS) established critical surveillance systems for adolescent health behaviors through collaborations with WHO and CDC. His methodological innovations include classroom response systems for health education and childhood lead poisoning research. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Ghanaian adolescent health through school-based surveillance, examining sexting, skin-lightening practices, violence victimization, and condom use barriers. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of public health surveillance, policy analysis, and behavioral science to address global adolescent health challenges. Scientific recognition includes: MTSU President Recognition (2008) for significant international research/partnership Feature in 2006-2008 MTSU President’s Biennial Report (pg.11) Dr. Owusu has secured major international collaborations as Ghana's country coordinator for WHO/CDC school health initiatives (2007-2020), directing multi-institutional teams across MTSU, Ghana Education Service, WHO, and CDC. His mentorship extends through graduate program leadership and track coaching, developing 16 NCAA All-American athletes at MTSU while serving as Ghana's Olympic track coach for three consecutive games (2012-2020). The Ghana School-based Student Health Surveillance System (GSSHSS), established under his coordination, represents a sustained partnership model integrating academic research with national public health infrastructure, producing actionable data for school health policy development across Ghanaian educational institutions.

• Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors
• School Health Policies and Practices
• Sexual Health Risk Behaviors
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Jeremy K Fox is Associate Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he directs the RECAP (Research on Emotion, Coping and Anxiety in Pediatrics) laboratory. His research examines developmental pathways to childhood anxiety and depression. Education includes: PhD in Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Albany MA in Psychology, State University of New York at Albany BA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University Research focuses on temperament-environment interactions, emotion regulation deficits, and school-based interventions. Current work investigates parental influences on anxiety development and peer-supported treatment models for minority youth. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on improving mental health service accessibility. Leads graduate training in clinical psychology and mentors doctoral students in anxiety research. RECAP lab investigates affective mechanisms underlying adolescent distress and develops digital interventions for school settings.

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Child Anxiety Disorders
• Adolescent Depression
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Lisa M. Jones is a Research Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire , affiliated with the Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC) and Family Research Lab . With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in child victimization, abuse, trafficking, and digital safety. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – University of Rhode Island (1999) M.A. in Clinical Psychology – University of Rhode Island B.A. in Psychology – University of Virginia Research Focus: Dr. Jones's research spans child abuse and neglect , commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) , human trafficking , youth internet victimization , and digital citizenship education . She leads multiple large-scale studies funded by the CDC, NIJ, WHO, and private foundations, focusing on prevention, intervention, and policy development. Current Projects: She is Principal Investigator on: A 5-year CDC-funded RCT evaluating youth-focused trafficking prevention education in Minnesota. An NIJ-funded quasi-experimental evaluation of Love 146’s services for trafficking victims. An NIJ-funded study on improving national surveillance of child sexual abuse in youth-serving organizations. Private RCTs evaluating digital citizenship programs like Common Sense Education and Google Be Internet Awesome. Publications & Impact: With over 100 publications, her work has shaped national and international discourse on child protection, digital safety, and trauma-informed practices. She regularly presents at national and international conferences. Contact: Email: lisa.jones@unh.edu Address: Crimes Against Children Research Center, 10 West Edge Dr., Suite 106, Durham, NH 03824, USA

• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Victimization and Epidemiology
• Human Trafficking
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Lana Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work and holds the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence. As Founder/Director of Shift: Primary Prevention Research Hub and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, she specializes in preventing gender-based violence through systems change, policy innovation, and community engagement. Key research areas: Gender equity, Indigenous sovereignty, AI ethics for social work, and male allyship in violence prevention Led over $11M in research funding and 22.5M+ in prevention initiatives 2023 Killam Professor Award recipient Recent publications focus on AI applications for violence prevention, gamification in male engagement, and rural/small-town violence reduction strategies. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with public health agencies, Indigenous communities, and international organizations. Major projects: Alberta's Primary Prevention Playbook, Strong Women's Circle with Indigenous communities, ConnectED Parents virtual intervention Active in policy advisory roles for governments and NGOs Scientific awards include: 2023 Killam Annual Professor Award 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal 2019 Alberta Inspiration Award 2015 & 2013 Carthy Foundation Leadership Awards 2012 School of Public Policy Fellowship As a graduate supervisor in Social Work and Public Policy, she develops prevention workforce capacity through Shifttolearn.com. Current initiatives include data-driven dashboards for real-time violence prevention and cultural transformation in male-dominated institutions.

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Social Policy and Legislation
• Systems Change and Organizational Culture
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Nancy Jones is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Her research focuses on infant emotional development, maternal mental health, and neurophysiological markers of temperament and resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Human Development (University of Maryland, College Park), M.A. in Human Development (University of Maryland, College Park), B.A. in Psychology (University of Wisconsin, Madison) Research Interests: Dr. Jones investigates how maternal depression and socio-emotional interactions shape infant brain development, with a focus on EEG activity, heart rate variability, and alternative therapies like kangaroo care and mindfulness meditation. Her work also explores autism-related emotional processing and frontal lobe maturation. Recent Publication Trends: Her articles emphasize psychophysiological methodologies (EEG, heart rate variability), maternal-infant neurohormonal interactions, autism spectrum disorder markers, and interventions like mindfulness meditation to improve child neurodevelopment and stress regulation. Service & Collaborations: She serves on the Departmental Executive Committee, chairs grant review panels for NIH and NSERC, and advises journals in developmental psychology and psychopathology. She leads the WAVES Lab and chairs the Palm Beach County Breastfeeding Coalition.

• Infant Emotional Development
• Child Development
• Psychophysiology
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Rochelle F Hanson is a tenured Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC). She serves as Director of the NCVC Family and Child Program and holds roles in multiple interdisciplinary initiatives. Her research focuses on implementing trauma-focused evidence-based interventions, particularly in community settings, and improving provider fidelity to these practices. She also leads efforts to integrate mental health services into pediatric primary care. Dr. Hanson specializes in treating trauma in children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She has secured grants from NIMH, OVC, SAMHSA, and the Duke Endowment, including projects like Project BEST (Duke Endowment-funded initiative for child trauma care) and the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center. She supervises psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows and has been recognized for her mentorship with the 2010 MUSC Teaching Excellence Award. Her current work emphasizes sustaining implementation efforts through learning collaboratives and interprofessional partnerships. She also directs a VOCA-funded pediatric primary care behavioral health initiative.

• Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices
• Trauma treatment
• Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
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Christina Frances Tolbert, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Middlebury College (2005) Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine (2013) Residency at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2016) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2018) Dr. Tolbert specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with concentrated expertise in trauma exposure, PTSD, and addressing economic and racial diversity in youth populations. Her clinical work spans the MUSC telepsychiatry program for adult and child patients alongside specialized treatment for severe behavioral disturbances at the Children's Day Treatment Program in North Charleston. During her fellowship (2016-2018), she gained significant experience at the National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center. Her professional recognition includes: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Pilot Research Award (supported by Pfizer, Inc.) Dr. Tolbert maintains active clinical engagement through telepsychiatry services and specialized day treatment programs, demonstrating commitment to accessible psychiatric care for diverse populations with complex behavioral health needs.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Trauma and PTSD
• Telepsychiatry
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Jonathan Santo is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), where he serves as Director of the Graduate Developmental Psychology Program and as a faculty member in the Office of Latino/Latin-American Studies. His research explores peer relations, cultural differences in self-esteem, and classroom-level influences on child and adolescent development, with a focus on improving school environments and fostering positive social interactions. ORCA Faculty Fellow His research spans broad areas including Developmental Psychology , Social Support Systems , and Cross-Cultural Peer Dynamics , with specific attention to peer victimization , self-continuity , school climate , and developmental trajectories in Brazilian and Colombian youth . Recent publications analyze topics like hikikomori experiences , friendship security , and HPA axis dysregulation in adolescents. Scientific awards include the ORCA Faculty Fellow recognition. His work often involves longitudinal assessments of peer relationships cross-cultural comparisons (Brazil, Colombia, China, Nigeria, Singapore, U.S.) policy-focused blog posts on family separations and school interventions

• Developmental Psychology
• Peer Relations
• Child and Adolescent Development
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Dorothy L. Espelage is the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, affiliated with the School of Education's Applied Developmental Science and Special Education (ADSSE) department. She holds joint appointments in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) and School Psychology, and leads the Diverse and Resilient Educators Advised through Mentorship (DREAM) initiative. Her research focuses on translating empirical findings into prevention programs targeting bullying, teen dating violence, and school safety. Dr. Espelage advises U.S. Congress on anti-bullying legislation and has secured over $15 million in external funding. Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (1997), Indiana University M.S. in Clinical Psychology (1993), Radford University B.S. in Psychology (1991), Virginia Commonwealth University Research Interests: Prevention science, social-emotional learning interventions, bullying and cyberbullying prevention, school-based suicide prevention, and addressing violence against educators. Her work emphasizes policy development and community engagement, with a focus on marginalized youth such as LGBTQ+ adolescents and students with disabilities. Key Contributions: Developed evidence-based programs like Sources of Strength and DIAL (Disability Anti-Bullying Training). Authored influential books including Bullying in North American Schools and Handbook of Bullying in Schools . Her recent studies explore racial disparities in bullying-suicidality links and violence against school staff. Awards & Recognition: Lifetime Achievement Award (APA Division 17, 2023) 2023 BRNET-WABF Career Award Invited speaker at White House Bullying Summit (2011) Advising & Grants: Mentor for early-career researchers through the DREAM program. Current grants focus on school climate improvement, anti-bullying teacher training, and mental health equity initiatives. Collaborates with CDC, NIH, and NIJ on dissemination efforts. Labs & Teams: Leads transdisciplinary teams at UNC and previously at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Gutgsell Professorship) and University of Florida. Engaged in global anti-bullying advocacy through organizations like the World Anti-Bullying Forum.

• Prevention Science
• School-Based Interventions
• Social-Emotional Learning
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Brett Laursen is a Professor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, with additional Docent Professor appointments in Educational Psychology at the University of Helsinki and in Social Developmental Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. His research focuses on developmental psychology, particularly adolescent development, peer relationships, and social dynamics. Dr. Laursen earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Child Psychology from the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota and his B.A. in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He also holds an Honorary Ph.D. from Örebro University in Sweden. His research program examines influence within close relationships, with particular focus on peer relationships during childhood and adolescence. Current projects include longitudinal studies of elementary and middle school children in Florida, Lithuanian youth transitioning from middle to secondary school, and child characteristics affecting parent engagement in literacy activities. His work consistently explores how social dynamics shape development, with special attention to friendship formation, dissolution, and influence processes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on peer relationships, social status, and developmental transitions. His research employs sophisticated longitudinal and genetically informed designs to examine how social contexts shape development across childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms through which peer influence operates. Fellow, American Psychological Association (Division 7, Developmental; Division 8, Social) Fellow and Charter Member, Association for Psychological Science Fellow, International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Distinguished Alumnus, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota Florida Atlantic University Scholar of the Year (2023-24 and 2016-17) Dr. Laursen has mentored numerous doctoral and master's students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and research. His research has been supported by major funding sources including the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the US National Institute of Mental Health, the US National Science Foundation, Trygfonden, the Jacobs Foundation, and the European Social Fund. As Editor-in-Chief of Merrill Palmer Quarterly and Founding Editor of Cambridge Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science, he plays a significant role in shaping the field's scholarly discourse. The Laursen Lab operates as a collaborative research team involving current students, alumni, and international collaborators including Professors Goda Kaniušonytė and Rita Žukauskienė of Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania. The lab regularly presents research at major conferences including the Society for Research on Child Development.

• Developmental Psychology
• Adolescent Development
• Peer Relationships
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Jens Rydgren is Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University, where he holds the Chair in Sociology since 2009. He is affiliated with the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Rydgren graduated from Stockholm University in 2002 and has been a visiting scholar at Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, Copenhagen University, and Utrecht University. He is a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters. Professor Rydgren's primary research interests lie in political sociology, particularly the study of radical right-wing parties and their voters, with a focus on explaining variation over time and across countries. He also has a longstanding interest in social networks and how relational and contextual factors influence individuals' beliefs, opportunities, and actions. His additional research interests include ethnic conflict, belief formation processes, collective memory, fanaticism, and sociology through literature. Much of his work combines theoretical insights with empirical analysis to understand complex social phenomena. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on radical right-wing politics, xenophobia, nationalism, and social network analysis. Rydgren frequently employs comparative and multi-method approaches to examine political behavior and social phenomena. His work often intersects political sociology with social network theory to understand how contextual factors shape political attitudes and behaviors. He has made significant contributions to understanding how social networks influence various outcomes, from political attitudes to health behaviors. Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters Rydgren is currently the Principal Investigator (PI) of the research project "Why do working class voters support the populist radical right?" funded by the Swedish Research Council. Previously, he was PI for the ERC Starting Grant project "Individual Life Chances in Social Context: A Longitudinal Multi-Methods Perspective on Social Constraints and Opportunities" (2011-2018), which combined survey data and register data to study the importance of egocentric networks for young adults' life chances. His research has important implications for understanding contemporary political challenges and developing evidence-based policy responses.

• Political Sociology
• Radical Right-wing Politics
• Social Networks
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Angela Book is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University. She holds a Ph.D. from Queen’s University and specializes in Forensic Psychology, with a focus on psychopathy and its relationship to victim selection, emotion perception, and deceptive behavior. Her research explores how psychopathic traits influence vulnerability judgments and social manipulation. She is affiliated with Brock’s Psychology Department and has contributed extensively to forensic assessment methodologies and youth psychopathy research. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Queen’s University Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, psychopathy, emotion perception, victim selection, deception detection, vulnerability assessment. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee records explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the text, though her work aligns with forensic and clinical psychology research groups at Brock.

• Forensic Psychology
• Psychopathy
• Emotion Perception
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Professor Alisdair Gillespie is a faculty member at Lancaster University in the School of Law . His primary academic role is as a Professor , and he also serves as the University Academic Dean . Cybercrime Child Sexual Exploitation Legal Systems and Evidence Covert Surveillance Sexual Offences Professor Gillespie’s research focuses on cybercrime , particularly child sexual exploitation , including child pornography , grooming , and solicitation . His work extends to covert surveillance and legal systems , emphasizing evidence law and criminal justice . He has acted as an expert advisor to the UN, Council of Europe, EU , and UK government bodies , influencing policy on child protection and cybercrime . Projects like Designing a Model of Restorative Justice for Victims of Online Child Abusive Images (2021–2023) and Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation (2013) highlight his practical engagement. His PhD supervision interests cover Criminal Law, Sexual Offences, Covert Policing , and Criminal Justice (including Evidence ). Contact details include email : a.gillespie@lancaster.ac.uk and office : D23, D - Floor, University House .

• Cybercrime
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Child Pornography
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Dr. Jason Rights is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. His office is located in Kenny Room 2017 at 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC. He leads The Rights Lab, a quantitative methods research group dedicated to improving statistical practice in scientific research. His educational background includes: B.S. in Psychology and Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2011) M.S. in Psychology (Quantitative Methods) from Vanderbilt University (2015) Ph.D. in Psychology (Quantitative Methods) from Vanderbilt University (2019) Dr. Rights' research focuses on addressing methodological complexities in multilevel/hierarchical data contexts where observations are nested (e.g., patients within clinicians, students within schools). His work spans several interconnected programs including developing R-squared measures for multilevel models, addressing issues with level-specific effects, exploring connections between multilevel and mixture models, and advancing latent variable model selection techniques. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on methodological innovations in quantitative psychology, with particular emphasis on improving statistical techniques for hierarchical data structures. His work bridges theoretical statistical development with practical applications across psychology and related fields. Dr. Rights actively develops open-source software in R to implement his methodological contributions, making advanced statistical techniques accessible to researchers. The Rights Lab serves as the hub for his ongoing research program in quantitative methods development.

• Quantitative Methods
• Multilevel/Hierarchical Data Analysis
• Statistical Methods
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Jesse J. Helton, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, where he has been since 2014. His research focuses on child maltreatment, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), food insecurity, and disability, with notable work published in JAMA Pediatrics , Child Maltreatment , and Preventative Medicine . He holds editorial roles at the Child Maltreatment journal and serves on the Prevention Committee of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. Dr. Helton’s community partnerships address child abuse prevention, food security, and family violence mitigation in collaboration with statewide and local organizations. Education: Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Illinois; M.A. in Social Work, University of New Hampshire. Research Interests: Dr. Helton’s work explores intersections between childhood trauma, socioeconomic factors, and health outcomes. Key themes include the impact of food insecurity on caregiver-child dynamics, disparities in ACEs among marginalized groups, and policy interventions to reduce maltreatment. His studies often employ mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights from affected communities. Awards: Recipient of the 2020 Association of Jesuit Colleges Leadership Institute award, 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni from Eureka College, and a 2014 Innovative Teaching Fellowship from SLU’s Reinert Center. Teaching: Courses include Principles of Statistics and Data Analysis , Research Methods for Diverse Societies , and Science of Helping . He emphasizes evidence-based practices and culturally responsive pedagogy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across universities and NGOs, focusing on translational research to inform child welfare policies and community programs.

• Child Maltreatment
• Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Food Insecurity
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