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Brandie Cobb is a survivor, but more importantly she is also a “thriver.”
Brandie Cobb is a survivor, but more importantly she is also a “thriver.”
Recent research by faculty and students in the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women sheds light on the impact sexual assault can have on student performance.
A&S faculty, staff, and alumni will take part in the 33rd annual Kentucky Book Fair, being held this Saturday at the Frankfort Convention Center.
This year the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In conjunction with its anniversary, the Center is honoring individuals who have demonstrated unparalleled commitment to eradicate sexual violence in Central Kentucky. Among the honorees is Carol E. Jordan, executive director of the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Looking toward a future that protects women and decreases violence, in 2014 the College of Arts & Sciences created the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women (OPSVAW) to the College. The OPSVAW, headed by Carol Jordan, delves into research associated with gendered violence and seeks to use this research to improve policy and the lives of women.
One of the top priorities of the OPSVAW is the support of students, and the 2014-2015 academic year will see the program support five students through graduate fellowships and research assistantships.
A new book by Carol E. Jordan examines the struggles of advocates and legislators to bring legal protections to Kentucky victims of violence and abuse.
The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recently announced the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women.