Beyond the Call to Service: Spotlight on Dr. Anchal Goyal

Going into an area of study that one knows little about, is not an easy decision to make. Yet, when Dr. Anchal Goyal had an opportunity to change course and enter into victim services, she did just that. Dr. Goyal Read More …

Widespread Child Sexual Abuse in the United States: An Extension Approach to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Its Recurrence

by Dr. Anchal Goyal; Editor(s): Dr. Amber D. Gray, Tabitha M. Chapman What is the Impact of Abuse on Children? Child sexual abuse (CSA) and assault currently affect 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys before the age Read More …

Strategies To Prevent Domestic Violence: Raising Awareness and Stopping Violence Before It Begins

by Dr. Anchal Goyal Editor(s): Dr. A.D. Gray; Tabitha M. Chapman, MFT Domestic violence is serious, it affects a large proportion of the population. The harm it causes can last a lifetime and spans generations. This has caused serious adverse Read More …

Service Needs of Domestic Violence Populations: Understanding Challenges in Providing Evidence-based Interventions for High-need Population

by Dr. Anchal GoyalEditor(s): T.M. Chapman; Dr. A.D. Gray Domestic violence is a serious social and public health problem that affects millions of Americans each year. Domestic Violence includes an array of physical and sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression. Read More …

Violence, and Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Psychophysiologic Affects of Witnessing Abuse

Dr. Amber D. Gray, DBH Children who witness abuse and violence experience various types of psychophysiologic consequences (Ali & McGarry, 2020; Bradbury-Jones, Morris, Sammut, Humphreys, 2020; Walker, 2013; Van Der Kolk, 2014). When it comes to children, it must be Read More …

Congratulations to Dr. Gray for being a Honorary Awardee for the Morton Bard Allied Professionals Award

Dr. Gray has worked to help victims of violence for many years. Whether it is through advocacy, professional development, or healthcare education, Dr. Gray is always looking at ways to improve the victim/patient experience. Dr. Gray believes that the only Read More …