Undergraduate & Graduate Student Research

BSW students Christine Kwon and Maya Novick had presentations accepted at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR):   Christine’s presentation is entitled, “Adverse Childhood Experiences, Intimate Partner Violence, Anger, and Mental Health Symptoms Among Incarcerated Women”, and Rachel Garthe served as her faculty mentor.  Maya’s presentation is entitled, “Intimate Partner Violence Against Transgender and GenderContinue reading “Undergraduate & Graduate Student Research”

State of Illinois Victim Needs Assessment

The Violence Prevention Research Lab led the writing of the 2022 Victim Needs Assessment for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Exposure to violence and crime can have a detrimental impact on society and individuals. This report examined the need, access, use, and barriers of victim-centered services among Illinois residents. With a focus on feelingsContinue reading “State of Illinois Victim Needs Assessment”

In the News

Violence Prevention Research Lab led the 2022 Victim Needs Assessment, published by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority! https://icjia.illinois.gov/about/publications/2022-victim-needs-assessment/ New project funded by the Office on Violence Against Women! Read more: https://csbs.research.illinois.edu/new-tool-being-developed-to-aid-survivors-of-gender-based-violence/ New publication! Problematic Social Media Use and Conflict, Social Stress, and Cyber-victimization among Early Adolescents “Social Work Team Leads Efforts in Creating StatewideContinue reading “In the News”

Statewide Violence Prevention Plan

https://vpp.icjia.cloud/ Violence remains a public health crisis and a leading cause of death for individuals in Illinois. However, research and evidence-based practices have taught us is that violence can be prevented. Violence prevention efforts seek to decrease vulnerability (i.e., factors that place individuals at a higher risk for violence) and increase resiliency (i.e., factors thatContinue reading “Statewide Violence Prevention Plan”