Center for Research on Violence Against Women to Present Second 'Researching Violence' Lecture

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2016) — Next week, the University of Kentucky Center for Research on Violence Against Women (CRVAW) will present the second talk of their lecture series "Researching Violence: A Series Addressing Research Challenges, Strategies, and Practices."

Heather Bush, Kate Spade & Co. Foundation Endowed Professor at CRVAW, will deliver the lecture titled "Challenges and Opportunities in Surveying Students: Real Examples from Bystander Evaluations." The talk will take place 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the James Hardymon Theatre in the Marksbury Building.

The endowed faculty of CRVAW are focused on producing excellent research designed to improve the quality of life of those affected by forms of violence that disproportionately involve women, and ultimately preventing such violence. They are also highly motivated to share their expertise and experience with others to promote research efforts in Kentucky and beyond.

This lecture series is presenting various topics over the next two years regarding the challenges of conducting research on violence against women and strategies utilized in their research. The focus will be on conceptual and practical approaches in the field of violence against women rather than presenting research findings of specific studies. The goal is to provide information to researchers, students and organizations’ personnel that may enhance their own planning and projects.

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