A5091070917- Library Science and Administration
- Media Studies and Communication
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Music History and Culture
- Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
- Crime, Deviance, and Social Control
- Media Influence and Health
- Web and Library Services
- Sex work and related issues
- Race, History, and American Society
- Social Media and Politics
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Literature, Film, and Journalism Analysis
- Diverse Music Education Insights
- Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
- Theatre and Performance Studies
- Themes in Literature Analysis
- Education Systems and Policy
Deakin University
2019-2025
Toronto Metropolitan University
2013-2024
Salisbury University
2021
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
2019
University of Ulster
2018
The University of Melbourne
2014-2016
University of Tulsa
2014
Institut thématique Génétique, génomique et bioinformatique
2010
Eastern Illinois University
2006
Western New England University
2004
We have developed and validated a tool for assessing understanding of selection fundamental concepts basic knowledge in undergraduate introductory molecular cell biology, focusing on areas which students often misconceptions. This multiple-choice Introductory Molecular Cell Biology Assessment (IMCA) instrument is designed use as pre- posttest to measure student learning gains. To develop the assessment, we first worked with faculty create set goals that targeted important field seemed likely...
Abstract: Using grounded theory methods, we examined coparenting relationships for 25 divorced mothers who experienced violence during their marriages. How well former husbands were able to differentiate, or keep separate, parental and spousal roles emerged as central dynamics was partly related type of marital violence. Linking differentiation types martial advances our theoretical understanding variations in after divorce. Results can be used more effectively match divorcing parents with...
Child sexual abuse images online (CSAIO) present new and daunting challenges for practitioners working in the field of child (CSA). Current understanding phenomenon is severely limited due to a lack theoretical empirical research area. This article reports findings from study that examined practitioners' experiences with, views of, CSAIO. Participants differed how they conceptualized what constituted CSA held varying degrees concern regarding potential effects CSAIO on child. Some were...
The phenomenon of child sexual abuse images online (CSAIO) presents new and daunting challenges for social workers who work in the field (CSA), particularly relation to assessment treatment approaches. This paper reports on a grounded theory study that examined views CSA practitioners about images. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with fourteen other helping professionals protection services from Ontario, Canada, explore their perspectives effective children All participants...
This article draws on ‘hyperlocal’ journalism scholarship to explore the civic functions of Australian local reporting in digital age. Through place-based case studies based interviews with media and leaders from three disparate communities, we find community groups are engaging social media, particularly Facebook, connect locals services news. Community service providers increasingly adept at using and, many cases, prefer it legacy gather, disseminate exchange Concurrently, have lost...
<p>The phenomenon of child sexual abuse images online (CSAIO) presents new and daunting challenges for social workers who work in the field (CSA), particularly relation to assessment treatment approaches. This paper reports on a grounded theory study that examined views CSA practitioners about images. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with fourteen other helping professionals protection services from Ontario, Canada, explore their perspectives effective children All...
The innovation of the Internet and proliferation new digital technologies in everyday life have unfortunately created more opportunities for sexual abuse children especially global distribution child images online (CSAIO). Most current therapeutic interventions being used were designed to treat 'conventional' trauma. Victims CSAIO may experience ongoing trauma because recordings their potential be endlessly viewed shared by those with a interest some whom known them. However, little is about...
This Special Issue stems from the international symposium, "Child Sexual Abuse Images Online: Confronting Problem—Research, Policy, Practice," which was held at Ryerson University in June 2014 with funding Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The collection papers focus on child sexual abuse images online perspectives children's mental health, protection, law enforcement. symposium brought together local academics, policymakers, advocates, practitioners,...
<p>The innovation of the Internet and proliferation new digital technologies in everyday life have unfortunately created more opportunities for sexual abuse children especially global distribution child images online (CSAIO). Most current therapeutic interventions being used were designed to treat ‘conventional’ trauma. Victims CSAIO may experience ongoing trauma because recordings their potential be endlessly viewed shared by those with a interest some whom known them. However, little...
Ethics are principles which provide a framework for making decisions that best reflect set of values. Cataloging carries power, so ethical decision-making is crucial. Because cataloging requires in areas differ from other library work, ethics distinct subset ethics. draw on the primary values serving needs users and providing access to materials. not new, but they have received increased attention since 1970s. Major current issues include creation code ethics; ongoing debate appropriate role...
Abstract The complexity of the phenomenon child sexual abuse images online (CSAIO) benefits from cross‐disciplinary collaboration across law enforcement, protection, and children's mental health. Through focus groups with professionals working in these fields, this article focuses on when whether who work cases should be exposed to viewing CSAIO if so under what circumstances doing would benefit investigations support services for victims. In a broader sense, is about professional...
<p>Background: Students in higher education are experiencing stress and anxiety, such that it impedes their academic success personal wellbeing. Brief mindfulness meditation lovingkindness two aspects of practice have the potential to decrease students' feelings anxiety stress, increase sense wellbeing capacity for compassion self others.</p> <p>Purpose: To explore how undergraduate graduate students experience brief instructor-guided practice; specifically, on...
The proliferation of youth self-produced sexual images (SPSI) raises complex practice challenges for professionals supporting victims abuse. This paper examines the views and perspectives about SPSI among with expertise in child abuse, who course a study on abuse images, commonly raised without prompting. Eighty-four participants from three professional sectors (Internet exploitation law enforcement, protection, children's mental health) took part 12 focus groups, analysis which indicates...
Teaching-learning approaches of university faculty increasingly include supporting their own wellbeing, as well that students. Engaging in mindful practices has the potential to increase capacity for reflexivity and compassion, which they can incorporate into teaching-learning. However, few have knowledge skill such practices. The aim this mixed-method study was pilot-test a mindfulness intervention designed build Faculty from an urban Canada participated three-workshop series on practices,...
The primary treatment for individuals who have encountered violence and/or abuse is trauma-focused cognitive and behavioral modalities. However, these therapeutic approaches are not always effective youth this type of trauma. Trauma often communicated through the body via physical ailments, particularly when words insufficient to capture an individual's experience or adequate processing trauma possible due profound stress. Dance offers alternative form therapy that can address "where" held,...