Preventing Violence, Supporting Families

Published on September 23, 2017

Professor Rebecca Macy has spent years collaborating with local, state and national agencies to ensure that they can provide physical and mental health support services for survivors of family and interpersonal violence. As a leading researcher who is making a national impact, Rebecca works with talented graduate students — many of whom share her research interests in violence prevention — and mentors them as they navigate their own professional academic careers.

Rebecca Macy is the L. Richardson Preyer Distinguished Chair for Strengthening Families.

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