Research
Below is an overview of some of our active and completed research projects.
Understanding the Impact of Strangulation on Intimate Partner Violence
Strangulation is one of the most dangerous forms of intimate partner violence, yet its effects on survivors’ health and wellbeing are often unrecognized in clinical settings. This project is developing and testing a clinical protocol to better identify and respond to the neurological and psychological effects of strangulation.
Examining the use of an IPV risk assessment in pretrial legal decision making
We are investigating the use of an IPV risk assessment during the pretrial period to better understand how risk assessment influences judicial decision-making. By examining the relationship between risk assessment outcomes and pretrial decisions, this research seeks to evaluate the utility of structured risk assessment in informing legal responses to IPV.
Experiences of families navigating violence, legal, and social services
This project investigates how IPV behaviors contribute to outcomes with child and family services (CFS) in Montana. Results from this study will help improve understanding of IPV in the context of child maltreatment and inform service and policy responses to better address mother’s experiences of IPV.
