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UK study focuses on child sex trafficking prevention in Kentucky middle schools

Researchers at the University of Kentucky continue to advance strategies to prevent child sex trafficking across the Commonwealth through a training program for middle school staff.

UK researchers’ new study focuses on preventing deaths of pregnant women

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is working to reduce the number of deaths and injuries among pregnant and postpartum women through an online training program for UK students in helping professions across nine UK colleges.

UK researchers present at National Human Trafficking Prevention Summit

The HHS-hosted Summit will bring together experts and leaders across various levels of government, private sector entities, nonprofits, research organizations and beyond to inspire a collective effort to prevent human trafficking.

UK researcher part of study linking lifetime interpersonal violence to increased risk of diabetes

A new study conducted by a group of researchers has found that people who experience interpersonal violence or child abuse face a more than 20% increased risk of developing diabetes.

New billboards across Kentucky part of UK study to prevent child sex trafficking

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is studying strategies to prevent child sex trafficking (CST) across the Commonwealth. The first phase of the project involves raising awareness about the issue.

UK expert shares ways to recognize, prevent violence during the holidays

Center for Research on Violence Against Women Director Ann Coker, Ph.D., provides answers to scenarios that may come up during the holidays and strategies to handle them.

CRVAW and CCTS Launch Collaborative Pilot Program

A new program supported by the UK’s Center for Research on Violence Against Women (CRVAW) and Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) will provide seed funding for research projects that address violence against women.

UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women to Host National Conference

This year’s Campus Responses to Sexual Misconduct conference, held virtually Sept. 30-Oct. 1, focuses on interventions designed to change campus culture.

CRVAW Presents ‘Ignite Your Research’ Video Lecture Series

The series features presentations by endowed faculty and staff covering a range of topics including intimate partner psychological abuse, financial abuse and the reported increase in intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mini Grant Program - Advancing Research Regarding Violence Against Women

The CRVAW Mini Grant program will make awards for 3-5 projects. Any UK assistant or early associate level faculty are eligible to apply.