Category: Victimology

Children Don’t Witness Domestic Violence: They Live It

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 Dr. Amber D. Chapman-Gray, PhD, DBH

By Dr. Amber Deneén Chapman-Gray & Dr. Tabitha Chapman-Gray When discussing domestic violence amongst victim service providers, the focus is on the adult victim. This sequalae of this epidemic necessitates urgency with the medical and psychological conditions the victims are Read More …

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Human Trafficking and Prevention: What We Know, What Works, and Why It Matters

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Dr. Amber D. Chapman-Gray, PhD, DBH

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is exploitation, not a “bad choice.” It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of labor exploitation or commercial sexual exploitation (Congressional Research Service [CRS], 2025). Individuals Read More …

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