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 .
Bridget Diamond-Welch serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of South Dakota. Her work bridges academic research with practical interventions addressing gender-based violence in rural and Indigenous communities across the Northern Great Plains. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from Iowa State University (2010) and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Iowa (2005). Ph.D., Sociology, Iowa State University, 2010 M.A., Sociology, University of Iowa, 2005 Diamond-Welch's research centers on sexual assault, sex trafficking, and domestic violence with specialized focus on trauma responses among Indigenous populations. Her work integrates cultural humility into trauma-informed care frameworks, emphasizing community-led solutions for Native American survivors. Current projects examine LGBTQ2S+ resilience among Lakota youth and telehealth innovations for rural sexual assault forensic exams. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on victim-blaming dynamics, structural barriers in rural healthcare, and culturally specific manifestations of violence. Her scholarship increasingly incorporates Indigenous research methodologies and examines intersections of historical trauma with contemporary violence exposure. Her scientific recognition includes: Center for Teaching and Learning Grant (2017) Arts & Science Travel Grant (2016) Course Design Fellowship (2016) As Principal Investigator on $15M+ in federal grants, Diamond-Welch directs major projects including the NIH-funded "Wahwala Iyohlogya (Peaceful Means) Center" and DOJ's "eSANE Model" for telehealth sexual assault response. Her collaborative approach engages tribal nations as equal research partners, with strict adherence to data sovereignty protocols. Current work includes implementation science for trauma-informed juvenile justice centers serving Native American youth. She co-leads the Takini Survivor Project, a community-academic partnership developing healing-centered interventions for rural Indigenous domestic violence survivors. This initiative operates through the Grand Challenges Center, emphasizing decolonized research practices and tribal advisory oversight.
Maite Larrucea Iruretagoyena is a doctoral researcher at the University of Deusto, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Psychology. Her work focuses on mindful parenting, emotional regulation, and well-being in childhood and preadolescence. She holds a Master's in Educational Orientation (UNIR) and General Health Psychology (University of Deusto, 2018-2020), and is currently completing her PhD thesis. Education: Bachelor's in Psychology (University of Deusto), Master's in Educational Orientation (UNIR), Master's in General Health Psychology (University of Deusto). Her research explores the role of mindfulness and self-compassion in parental behaviors, adolescent emotional difficulties, and peer dynamics. Key themes include: Mindful parenting profiles and their longitudinal associations with family mental health. Use of mindfulness and self-compassion as buffers against childhood and parental challenges. Impact of parental anxiety on adolescent behavior and peer interactions. Validation of psychological scales for Spanish pre-adolescents and families. Psychophysiological responses to social stress during educational transitions. She has published extensively on these topics in journals like Mindfulness , Family Process , and Computers in Human Behavior . Trends in her work emphasize family-centered interventions, cultural adaptations, and stress reduction strategies. Scientific Awards: FPI MINISTERIO 2020 Grant (Ministry of Science and Innovation, 2021-2025). Recognition for the 'Deusto Stress Research' team by the Basque Government (2016-2021). Maite collaborates with researchers such as Izaskun Orue Sola and Esther Calvete Zumalde on projects addressing family dynamics, adolescent mental health, and mindfulness-based interventions. She is actively involved in validating psychological tools and conducting stress-related studies through collaborations like the BBK-UD framework agreement (2019).
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Anna Kosloski is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado's College of Public Service. She holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University (2012) and is a Presidential Teaching Scholar. Her work bridges research and community action, focusing on violence prevention, program evaluation for criminal justice agencies, and pedagogical innovation. Dr. Kosloski has collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations on initiatives addressing sex trafficking, corrections reform, and mental health in criminal justice settings. She teaches courses such as Crime Theory, Human Trafficking, and Violence in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Her research emphasizes actionable insights, including studies on sex buyer motivations, juvenile justice demographics, and cybersecurity needs for criminal justice professionals. Notable recognitions include the UCCS Outstanding Teacher of the Year (2016) and the President’s Teaching Scholars Program (2021). Her recent publications analyze topics like luring crimes, correctional staff perceptions, and cybersecurity education for law enforcement. Dr. Kosloski actively mentors students, integrating research into classroom experiences, and has pioneered courses for incoming students to foster early academic engagement. Beyond academia, she enjoys outdoor adventures and photography capturing Colorado’s landscapes.
Nina S. Mounts is a Professor of Developmental Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Northern Illinois University (NIU), teaching courses including Adolescent Development (PSYC 424), Developmental Laboratory (PSYC 464), Social and Personality Development (PSYC 676), and Diversity and the Adolescent Experience (PSYC 466). She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. Her research focuses on adolescent social development, particularly parent-child and peer relationships, with emphasis on how parents manage adolescents' peer dynamics across ethnically diverse populations. Recent work examines cross-cultural comparisons between Ghana and the United States, maternal consulting behaviors, and pandemic-related economic stress impacts. Analysis of her 2015-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological innovation through multi-informant approaches (adolescents, parents, observers) and thematic concentration on family-peer linkages. Her scholarship increasingly addresses contextual factors like cultural diversity and socioeconomic stressors while maintaining core focus on adolescent relational development.
Dr. Margareta Bohlin is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg , affiliated with the Department of Psychology . Her research bridges psychosocial living conditions, existential health, and digital development, with a focus on social media organization, addiction recovery, and island communities. School/Department: Department of Psychology Academic Rank: Associate Professor Her current projects include: EAR : Existential Perspectives on Addiction and Recovery ILE : Involuntary Loneliness and Existential Health RCT : Countering Hate, Threats, and Conspiracies Online PIR : Psychosocial Perspectives on Island Living Her work explores psychosocial processes around online conspiracy theories, social cohesion in digital spaces, and the interplay between loneliness and existential well-being. She also investigates how digitalization impacts archipelago environments through a network at Södertörn University. Teaching and Supervision: Teaches general psychology, child/adolescent studies, risk behavior, gender theory, health psychology, and research methods Supervises students at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels
Sara Penner is an Associate Professor at the University of Winnipeg's Business and Administration School, where she teaches courses like Not-for-Profit Management and Fundamentals of Co-operative Enterprises. She also serves as Director of the Research Centre for Co-operative Enterprises, focusing on purpose-driven organizations such as nonprofits, co-ops, and B Corps. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Marketing (University of Manitoba), an M.A. in Resource Development (Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota), and a B.A. in Physical Education (University of Manitoba). Ph.D. (Marketing), University of Manitoba M.A. (Resource Development and Philanthropy), Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota B.A. (Physical Education and Recreation Studies), University of Manitoba Her research interests span nonprofit management, philanthropy, persuasion strategies, and social innovation. She collaborates closely with industry and nonprofits, exploring topics like donor motivations in grief-driven fundraising, the impact of signature size on donation response, and food allergy-friendly programs. Recent projects include analyzing direct mail solicitation effectiveness and parental perspectives on allergy subsidies. Her publications reflect interdisciplinary focus, bridging marketing, psychology, and public health. Notable contributions include studies on regulatory theory in philanthropy and cognitive processing in consumer behavior. As Director of the Research Centre for Co-operative Enterprises, she fosters student engagement in socially impactful ventures. Though no specific student advisees are listed, her research collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams across universities and healthcare institutions. Her work emphasizes practical community application, such as translating research on signature size into actionable fundraising strategies for nonprofits.
Liria Fernández González is a Professor and researcher in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Deusto. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Salamanca and a PhD in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her academic career spans multiple institutions and research initiatives focused on adolescent mental health and behavioral issues. Her primary research interests include adolescent psychology, cyberbullying, dating violence, child-to-parent aggression, and mindfulness-based interventions. Dr. Fernández González employs longitudinal methodologies to examine developmental pathways of psychological issues in youth, with particular attention to how digital environments impact adolescent behavior and wellbeing. Her work bridges clinical psychology with digital health research, addressing critical contemporary challenges in adolescent mental health. Analysis of Dr. Fernández González's publications reveals consistent focus on adolescent mental health across multiple dimensions. Her work demonstrates expertise in longitudinal research designs examining relationships between digital behaviors, mental health outcomes, and protective factors. She has made significant contributions to understanding the connections between online victimization, internalizing symptoms, and mindfulness as a protective factor. Her recent work increasingly addresses pandemic impacts on adolescent mental health and sophisticated methodological approaches like meta-analytic structural equation modeling. Dr. Fernández González has directed multiple doctoral theses examining child-to-parent violence, mindfulness applications, and dating violence risk factors. She actively participates in major research projects including 'STRESS-IT1532-22' (2022-2025), 'Factores predictivos e impacto de la depresión y ansiedad materna' (2020-2023), and projects funded by the Alicia Koplowitz Foundation and BBVA Foundation. She serves on the editorial board of the journal 'Psicología Conductual' (Impact Factor JCR: 1.017_Q3). Dr. Fernández González is a key member of the 'Deusto Stress Research' team recognized by the Basque Government (GV recognition IT982-16, 2016-2021). Her collaborative work extends across multiple institutions with researchers including Esther Calvete Zumalde, Izaskun Orue Sola, Juan Machimbarrena, and Joaquín González-Cabrera. Her laboratory work focuses on adolescent mental health assessment, intervention development, and longitudinal tracking of psychological outcomes in digital contexts.
Katja Gillander Gådin serves as Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall. Her academic career spans over two decades with a consistent focus on gendered aspects of health, particularly examining violence, harassment, and mental health among youth populations. Her research interests center on youth mental health, school health promotion, gendered violence, sexual harassment, and participatory action research methodologies. Dr. Gillander Gådin has developed significant expertise in examining both online and offline forms of violence, with particular attention to how technology has transformed sexual harassment and victimization patterns among adolescents. Her work consistently applies a gender perspective to understand social determinants of health and the psychosocial environment, with special emphasis on how gendered conditions impact health outcomes. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward examining polyvictimization patterns among youth, particularly the co-occurrence of cyber and in-person bullying and sexual harassment. Her research increasingly employs advanced statistical methods like latent class analysis to identify victimization patterns and their associations with mental health outcomes. There's also a notable international dimension to her work, with collaborations extending to low and middle-income countries examining gender-based violence attitudes across cultural contexts. Dr. Gillander Gådin's methodological approach combines quantitative techniques with qualitative and participatory methods, particularly photovoice, which empowers participants to document their experiences through visual media. Her work with rural populations in Sweden highlights the importance of context in understanding gendered violence, while her hospitality industry research demonstrates the continuation of gender-based harassment into adult workplaces. Her research program has generated substantial output across multiple publication types including journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations, and research reports, demonstrating both academic rigor and practical application to real-world health promotion challenges.
Dr. Jodi Dworkin is a Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, specializing in Family Social Science. Her research focuses on technology's role in family communication, parenting strategies for adolescents and college students, and fostering positive family development. She holds a PhD and MS from the University of Illinois and a BS from Allegheny College. Her work emphasizes translating research into practical outreach, such as the Parenting College Students website and the Dworkin TECH Lab , which explores digital communication's impact on family relationships. Key projects include studying pandemic effects on families, youth-led participatory research, and first-generation college student support. Dr. Dworkin has received prestigious awards including the National Council on Family Relations Fellow (2022) and the Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Faculty Award (2013). She advises undergraduate research students and collaborates with organizations like University of Minnesota Extension on community-based initiatives. Her research spans topics like family resilience during crises, digital parenting strategies, and the intersection of technology with developmental milestones. She advocates for evidence-based practices to strengthen family bonds in evolving social and technological landscapes.
