Mission

To strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service.

Vision

Reimagining interventions for those affected by gender based violence

1. Research: Develop and test evidence-based practices in the field of gender-based violence intervention and prevention.
2. Educate: Help communities understand and use the best evidence in their efforts to intervene with survivors and perpetrators of violence.
3. Advocate: Empower communities to end violence in all forms.
4. Collaborate: Partner with community agencies to advance solutions for gender-based violence in Arizona and beyond.

DIRECTOR

Jill Messing, MSW, PhD, School of Social Work

ASU AFFILIATE FACULTY

Karin Wachter, PhD, School of Social Work

Lauren Reed, MSW, PhD, School of Social Work

Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, PhD, School of Social Work, Refugee Women’s Health Clinic

Kate Fox, PhD, School of Criminology

Kelly Cue Davis, PhD, College of Nursing & Health Innovation

Alesha Durfee, PhD, Women’s Studies