Recent research by faculty and students in the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women sheds light on the impact sexual assault can have on student performance.
Looking toward a future that protects women and decreases violence, in 2014 the College of Arts & Sciences created the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women (OPSVAW) to the College. The OPSVAW, headed by Carol Jordan, delves into research associated with gendered violence and seeks to use this research to improve policy and the lives of women. In this podcast, Carol Jordan discusses the OPSVAW, its goals, and how it will work as a part of the College of Arts & Sciences.
One of the top priorities of the OPSVAW is the support of students, and the 2014-2015 academic year will see the program support five students through graduate fellowships and research assistantships.
Carol Jordan, Exec Director of the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women discusses the work at the University of Kentucky to bring a multidisciplinary, scientific perspective to issues of prevention and outreach.
Carol E. Jordan, director of the University of Kentucky Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women, discusses the latest research from the center. Jordan has authored two books and numerous articles on violence against women, focusing on civil and criminal justice issues; the victimization of college women; and the state of research on violence against women.
A new book by Carol E. Jordan examines the struggles of advocates and legislators to bring legal protections to Kentucky victims of violence and abuse.