UCF Podcast: Championing Against Violence
Bethany Backes, an assistant professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster, shares what it means to be a champion both against violence and for social justice.
Survivor Link National Training Program Launches at UCF
The program will support nine social work students, developing their ability to respond to domestic violence.
New UCF Co-led Study Will Focus on Keeping Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Safe
The researchers will create evidence-based, intimate partner violence pretrial safety assessment guides for judges to use when considering pretrial release in intimate partner violence cases.
UCF Professor Helps Elevate the Discussion and Inform Policy About Violence Against Women
Bethany Backes, assistant professor of criminal justice and social work, reflects on her path to academia for Women’s History Month.
UCF Study Will Look at Transitional Housing Effectiveness for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Housing programs can serve as a lifeline for domestic violence survivors and their children – providing them with vital resources to leave abusive relationships and find safety.
