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SHARON GROSS PORTWOOD, J.D., PH.D.University of North Carolina CharlotteDepartment of Public Health Sciences

9201 University City BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28223-0001

(704)687-7916; FAX: (704)[email protected]

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIADoctor of Philosophy in Psychology, 1996Master of Arts in Psychology, 1994Areas of Interest: Child maltreatment; Child trauma; Community psychology; Family violence;

Health promotion; Human development; Prevention; Program evaluation; Psychology and law; Public policy; Therapeutic jurisprudence; Violence prevention; Youth development

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAWDoctor of Jurisprudence, 1985Honors: Constitutional Law, Children and Law, Marital Property Rights, Oil and Gas, Trial

Advocacy, Texas Civil Procedure, Texas Consumer Litigation (Dean's Award),

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINBachelor of Science in Advertising with Honors, 1983

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE; Charlotte, NC; Summer, 2005 to present

Professor of Public Health SciencesExecutive Director, Institute for Social Capital, 2005-2011Courses Taught: Community Health Planning & Evaluation (Graduate); Methods in Community Health (Graduate); Health Services Administration (Graduate); Evaluation, Outcomes, and Quality (Graduate); Program Planning & Evaluation (Undergraduate)

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, MO; Fall 1997 to Summer, 2005Associate Professor of PsychologyCourses Taught: Applied Research Methods (Graduate); Child Development; Child Maltreatment (Graduate); Contemporary Issues in Developmental Psychology (Graduate); Family Violence (Graduate & Undergraduate); Interdisciplinary Course in Mediation (Team-taught); Introduction to Community Psychology; Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology (Graduate); Psychology, Advocacy, and Public Policy (Graduate); Psychology and Law (Graduate/Law); Psychology of Women; Theories and Practice of Consultation (Graduate)

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Sharon G. Portwood, J.D., Ph.D. 2

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT & TEACHING EXPERIENCE (contd.)

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON; Charleston, SC; Fall, 1995 to Summer, 1997Visiting Assistant ProfessorCourses Taught: Child Abuse and Neglect, Psychology and Law, Research Methods, Community Psychology, Lifespan Human Development, Introduction to Psychology, Adult Development and Aging

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA; Charlottesville, VA; Fall, 1992 to Spring, 1994Head Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Discussion Section Instructor: Introduction to Psychology; Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor: Psychology of Children, Families, and the Law; Teaching Assistant: Abnormal Psychology

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE; Charlotte, NCExecutive Director, Institute for Social Capital, 2005-2011

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, MOAssociate Chair, Department of Psychology, 2004-2005Director, Women’s & Gender Studies Program, 2000-2003Director, Department of Psychology Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, 1998-2000

RESEARCH/CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS: Charlotte, NCProgram evaluation consultation; 2007-2011.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MECKLENBURG COUNTY COUNCIL; Charlotte, NCOutcome evaluation consultation and grantwriting; 2007-2009.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; Washington, DCOutcome evaluation planning and grantwriting in connection with the ACT Against Violence program; 2006-2007.

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG WOMEN’S SUMMIT 2007; Charlotte, NCProgram planning and research support; 2006-2007.

UNITED AGENDA FOR CHILDREN; Charlotte, NC Logic model development; development of accountability measures; development of white papers; 2005-2007.


RESEARCH/CONSULTING EXPERIENCE (contd.)

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT, SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN’S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES, & THE CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION-NORTH CAROLINA; Charlotte, NC

Outcome evaluation planning and grantwriting in connection with residential treatment services; 2006

YOUTHFRIENDS; Kansas City, MissouriOutcome evaluation of school-based youth mentoring program, general research, training, and grantwriting; 1999-2005.

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE; Kansas City, MissouriAssessment and measurement design, needs assessment, evaluation, and grantwriting for community-based center providing comprehensive services to abused and neglected children; 2002- 2005.

JELLYBEAN CONSPIRACY; Kansas City, MissouriEvaluation design and grantwriting for theatre arts program designed to promote inclusion of students with disabilities and the establishment of relationships between disabled and non-disabled students; 2002-2005.

HOMEFRONT; Kansas City, MissouriEvaluation design and grantwriting for program designed to promote parent engagement in child and family services and knowledge of child development; 2004- 005.

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES; Tulsa, OklahomaEvaluation design and grantwriting, 2000; Program evaluation of family strengthening program targeting families with preschool-aged children; 2001-2003.

THE RE-VISIONING WOMEN PROJECT; Kansas City, MissouriEvaluation planning and grantwriting for program aimed at enhancing healthy attitudes and behaviors among female adolescents; 2001-2003.

STOP VIOLENCE COALITION; Kansas City, MissouriPlanning and evaluation of violence prevention programs; 1997-2002.

CHILDREN’S PEACE PAVILLION PLEDGE SCHOOL PROGRAM; Independence, MissouriEvaluation of school-based social justice and peacemaking program; 1999-2002.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID/KC METRO CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS – COMMUNITY PRACTICE CENTER; Kansas City, Missouri

Director of Research and Evaluation for program serving children victimized by and/or exposed to violence; 1999-2002.


RESEARCH/CONSULTING EXPERIENCE (contd.)

THE WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT NETWORK; Kansas City, MissouriEvaluation planning for non-profit agency providing employment preparation and related services to women; 2002.

MISSOURI AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS; Columbia, MissouriEvaluation design and instrument development; 2000 – 2001.

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT; Independence, MissouriEvaluation of early childhood program; 1999-2000.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NETWORK; Kansas City, MissouriDevelopment of Report Card on Domestic Violence for the eight-county Kansas City metropolitan area; 1999.

STATE OF MISSOURI, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES; Kansas City, Missouri

Work with Departmental Worker Recruitment/Retention Committee to develop strategies to enhance worker retention; 1998-1999.

OLATHE DISTRICT SCHOOLS; Olathe, KansasEvaluation planning and grantwritingfor Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative; 1999.

EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE COMPRISED OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT; HICKMAN MILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND GRANDVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT; Kansas City, Missouri

Evaluation planning for Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative;1999.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, INC.; Kansas City, MissouriCommunity needs assessment and development of membership survey; 1998-1999.

COMMUNITY BUILDING AND HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT; Kansas City, MissouriParticipating Researcher; Project to examine links between communities and physical and mental well-being of residents, with a focus on the development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs; 1998.

LOWCOUNTRY CHILDREN'S CENTER; Charleston, South CarolinaProgram Evaluation Research Team; 1996-1997.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

RICHMOND AND FISHBURNE; Charlottesville, VirginiaStaff Attorney, June, 1991 to June, 1995; Areas of Practice: General civil practice


LEGAL EXPERIENCE (contd.)

FILTEAU, SULLIVAN & GEORGANTAS; Houston, TexasStaff Attorney, May, 1990 to June, 1991; Areas of Practice: Admiralty, product liability, insurance defense, employment discrimination, general civil litigation

FORD, FERRARO, FRITZ & BYRNE; Austin, TexasAssociate/Staff Attorney, January, 1989 to May, 1990; Areas of Practice: Insurance defense, personal injury, and general civil litigation

McGLINCHEY, STAFFORD, MINTZ, CELLINI & LANG; New Orleans, LouisianaAssociate, March, 1986 to December, 1988; Areas of Practice: Insurance defense, aviation, product liability, workers' compensation, admiralty

GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND AWARDS

Mecklenburg County North Carolina, Department of Social Services (2014-2015)PI; Contract for “Enhancing Social Service Research & Evaluation II.” Amount: $35,207.

Mecklenburg County North Carolina, Department of Social Services (2014)PI; Contract for “Enhancing Social Service Research & Evaluation.” Amount: $15, 484.

The Duke Endowment (2010-2011)PI; Proposal funded for Phases II & II: Implementation of a Program of Outcomes Research in Residential Service Settings for Children and Youth. Amount: $293,850.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (2010-2011)PI; Proposal funded for Outcome Evaluation of Parent University. Amount: $35,000.

Lutheran Family Services (2009-2011)PI; Proposal funded for Evaluation of the Workforce Initiative for Supportive Housing (WISH) (through award from The Duke Endowment). Amount: $276,989.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (2008-2011)PI; Proposal funded for Evaluation of CMS Asthma Education Initiative through award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Amount: $49,195.

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (2009-2010)PI; Proposal funded for Tracking Academic Progress for Smart Start-Funded Program Alumnae. Amount: $20,000.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (2009-2010)PI; Proposal funded for Evaluation of Parent University through award from Mecklenburg Citizens for Education. Amount: $30,000.


GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND AWARDS (contd.)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (2008-2010)PI; Proposal funded for Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Research through award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention. Amount: $29,425.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2007-2010)

PI; Proposal funded for An Outcome Evaluation of the ACT Parents Raising Safe Kids Program. Amount: $585,790.

The Duke Endowment (2007-2010)PI; Proposal funded for Implementation of a Program of Outcomes Researchin Residential Treatment Settings for Children and Youth. Amount: $812,159

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (2009)PI; Proposal funded for Tracking Smart Start-funded Children in CMS. Amount: $15,000.

Seigle Avenue Partners (2009)PI; Proposal funded for Evaluation of Freedom Schools. Amount: $15,000.

The Duke Endowment (2006)PI; Proposal funded for Pilot Implementation of a Program of Outcomes Research in Residential Treatment Settings for Children and Youth. Amount: $24,544.

The Duke Endowment (2006)PI; Proposal funded for development of child well-being outcomes. Amount: $12,500.

Foundation for the Carolinas (2005-2006)PI; Proposal funded for development of accountability measures for the United Agenda for Children. Amount: $15,000.

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (2004-2005)

PI; Proposal funded for KC Metro Child Traumatic Stress Program. Amount: $400,000.

Kansas Children’s Trust Fund (2004-2005)PI; Proposal funded for evaluation of HOMEFRONT parenting project. Amount: $6,000.

National Child Traumatic Stress Center/Duke University (2004)PI; Proposal funded for “Establishing Successful Community Collaboration: Phase I.” Amount: $11,636.

National Child Traumatic Stress Center (2003-2004)PI; Proposal funded for “Initial Plan for Development and Dissemination of Training Materials on Community Collaboration.” Amount: $5,600.



U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (2001-2004)

PI (2002-2003), Co-PI (2001-2001); Proposal funded for KC Metro Child Traumatic Stress Community Practice Center. Amount: $1,017,780 (Additional $25,000 awarded for network participation).

Family & Children’s Services of Tulsa, Oklahoma (2001-2003)PI; Proposal funded for evaluation services in connection with FAST Head Start project through grant funded by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. Amount: $247,839.

Starr Education Committee (2002-2005)PI; Proposal funded for new course development, “Ten Years of the Starr Symposium.” Amount: $23,600.

Children’s Peace Pavilion (2001-2002)PI; Contract proposal funded to provide evaluation services. Amount: $25,000.

YouthFriends (2001)PI; Proposal funded to provide evaluation services for YouthFriends Kansas. Amount: $34,359

STOP Violence Coalition (2001)PI; Proposal funded to provide evaluation services. Amount: $20,000.

Anonymous Private Donor (2001)PI; Proposal funded for “Enhancing Feminist Scholarship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.” Amount: $1,710.

Children’s Peace Pavilion (2000-2001)PI; Proposal funded to provide evaluation services. Amount: $29,711.

Smith Richardson Foundation (2000)Grant to support research in community psychology. Amount: $5,000.

Independence School District (2000)PI; Contract awareded to provide research and evaluation services. Amount: $6,000.

YouthFriends (1999-2001)PI; Proposal funded to provide evaluation services. Amount: $117,854.



Children’s Peace Pavillion (1999-2000)PI; Contract awarded to provide evaluation services. Amount: $5,000.

U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau (2000)PI (with J. LaFond); Proposal funded for conference entitled “Preventing Intimate Violence: Have Law and Public Policy Failed,” Amount: $1,000.

American Psychology-Law Society, Division 41, American Psychological Association (1999)PI (with J. LaFond); Proposal funded for “Preventing Intimate Violence: Have Law and Public Policy Failed? Crafting Interdisciplinary Collaborations and New Strategies for Action.” Amount: $3,000.

Barry Bartholomew Fund, University of Missouri-Kansas City (continuous from 1999)Beneficiary; Endowment to support research in the field of child maltreatment. Amount: $13,500.

STOP Violence Coalition, Kansas City, Missouri (1999-2000)PI: Contract awarded to provide evaluation services. Amount: $15,000.

U.S. Information Agency (1999-2002)Participating Investigator; Proposal funded for a project entitled “Building Communication Processes Across Divided Societies: Ireland and the United States.” Project Directors: B. Scott & J. Levin; Participants: K. O’Dubhchair, N. O’Dochartaigh, R. Turner, J. Scott, K. Miller, J. Galliher, J. Glassman, G. McCall, M. Kisthardt, S. Portwood, M. Fitzduff, C. Campbell, and R. Edmondson. Amount: $484,330.

Domestic Violence Network, Kansas City, Missouri (1999)PI; Contract awarded to provide research and technical assistance in the development of a Report Card on Violence for the eight-county metropolitan area. Amount: $4,000.

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Community Builders of Kansas City, & First Guard Health Maintenance Organization (1998)

PI (with K. Goggin, K. Haddock, & J. Hughey); Proposal funded for a “Community Development and Health Promotion Conference” Level of support: $28,000.

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Life Development Center, Cornell University (1997)

Participant, NIS-3 Special Research Meeting, September, 1997. Level of support: Expenses of travel and participation (estimated $1,500).

Lowcountry Children’s Center, Charleston, South Carolina (1996-1997)PI; Contract awarded for program evaluation. Amount: $25,000.



College of Charleston, Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (1996-1997)Award recipient; Development of Drug Prevention Module. Amount: $500.

American Psychological Association, Division 41 (1994)Invesitgator (with C. Crosby, P. Britner, & K. Jodl); Proposal funded for “An Investigation of the Community Consensus on Juvenile Executions.” Amount: $500.

PUBLICATIONS: BOOK

Moenssens, A. A., Henderson, C. E., & Portwood, S. G. (2009). 2009 Supplement: Scientific evidence in civil and criminal cases (5th ed.). Westbury, NY: The Foundation Press.

Moenssens, A. A., Henderson, C. E., & Portwood, S. G. (2007). Scientific evidence in civil and criminal cases (5th ed.). Westbury, NY: The Foundation Press.

PUBLICATIONS: JOURNAL ARTICLES & BOOK CHAPTERS*Denotes student under direct supervision of Dr. Portwood

Portwood, S. G., Brooks-Nelson, E., & Schoeneberger, J. (2015). Data and evaluation strategies to support parent engagement programs: Learnings from an evaluation of Parent University. Children & Schools. doi: 10.1093/cs/cdv018.

Britner, P. A., Comer, J. C., & Portwood, S. G. (2014). Abuse during childhood. In T. P. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.), Encyclopedia of primary prevention and health promotion (2nd ed.) (pp. 546-555). New York: Springer.

Britner, P. A., Comer, J. C., & Portwood, S. G. (2014). Abuse during early childhood. In T. P. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.), Encyclopedia of primary prevention and health promotion (2nd ed.)(pp. 535-546). New York: Springer.

Shabazi, S., Arif, A., Portwood, S.G., & Thompson, M.E. (2014). Risk factors for smoking among healthcare professionals. Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, 1-6.

Portwood, S. G., & Nelson, E. B. (2013). Datasharing to inform school-based asthma services. Journal of School Health, 83, 851-858.

Portwood, S. G., Shears, J. K., Nelson, E. B., & Thomas, M. L. (2013). Examining the impact of family services on homeless children. Child and Family Social Work, 1-14.

Gandy, M. E., McCarter, S., & Portwood, S.G. (2013). Service providers’ attitudes toward LGBTQ youth. Residential treatment for children & youth, 30, 168-186.


PUBLISHED ARTICLES & CHAPTERS (contd.)

Miller-Perrin, C. L., & Portwood, S. G. (2013). Child maltreatment prevention. In A. M. Culp (Ed.), Child and family advocacy: Bridging the gaps between research, practice, and policy, pp. 51-71. New York: Springer.

Portwood, S. G., Lambert, R. G., Abrams, L. P., & Nelson, E. B. (2011). An evaluation of the Adults and Children Together (ACT) Against Violence Parents Raising Safe Kids Program. Journal of Primary Prevention, 32, 147-160.

Levi, B. H. & Portwood, S. G. (2011). Reasonable suspicion of child abuse: Finding a common language. Journal of Law, Medicine, & Ethics, 39, 62-69.

Portwood, S. G., Shears, J. K., Eichelberger, C. M., & Abrams, L. P. (2010). An Institute for Social Capital: Enhancing community capacity through datasharing. Child Indicators Research, 3, 261-273.

Abrams, L. P., & Portwood, S. G. (2010). Protecting children in their homes: Effective prevention programs and policies. In J. Lampien & K. Sexton-Radek (Eds.), Protecting children from violence (pp. 35-56). New York, NY: Psychology Press.

Haskett, M. E., Portwood, S. G., & Lewis, K. M. (2009). Physical child abuse. In C. J. Ferguson (Ed.), Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Portwood, S. G. (2008). Abuse and neglect. In E.M. Anderman & L. Anderman (Eds.), Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia (pp. 4-8). Belmont, CA: Thomson Gale.

Portwood, S. G. (2008). Physical abuse in childhood (Ages 5-13). In T. Gullotta (Ed.), Family Influences on Childhood Behavior and Development: Evidence-based Prevention and Treatment Approaches (pp. 275-300). Taylor and Francis Publishing.

Portwood, S. G., & Heany, J. F.* (2007). Responding to violence against women: Social science contributions to legal solutions. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 30, 237-247.

Boyd, A. S., Einbinder, S. D., Rauktis, M., & Portwood, S. G. (2007). Agency-based research in residential treatment centers: A model for empirical studies. Child & Youth Services Forum, 36, 43-58.

Karcher, M. J., Kuperminc, G. P., Portwood, S. G., Sipe, C. L., & Taylor, A. S. (2006).Mentoring programs: A framework to inform program development, research, and evaluation. American Journal of Community Psychology, 34, 709-725.



Portwood, S. G. (2006). Defining and classifying child abuse and neglect for research purposes: Self-report approaches. In M. Feerick, J. Knutson, P. Trickett & S. Flanzer (Eds.), Child abuse and neglect: Defining and classifying child abuse and neglect for research purposes (pp.233-253). Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Bishop-Josef, S. J., & Portwood, S. G. (Eds.) (2006). A tribute to Edward Zigler: Products of a lifetime of work to improve the lives of children through research and policy. Child and Family Policy and Practice Review, 2. (Special issue includes an introduction authored by the editors, entitled, “Introduction: 50 years of leadership from the heart.”)

Portwood, S. G. (2006). What we know – and don’t know about preventing child maltreatment. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 12, 55-80. co-published simultaneously in V. I. Vieth, B. L. Bottoms, & A. R. Perona (Eds.) (2006), Ending child abuse: New efforts in prevention, investigation, and training.

Portwood, S. G., & Dodgen, D. W. (2005). Influencing policymaking for maltreated children and their families. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 628-637.

Portwood, S. G., Ayers, P. M.,* Kinnison, K. E.,* Waris, R. G.,* & Wise, D. L.* (2005). YouthFriends: Outcomes from a school-based mentoring program. The Journal of Primary Prevention, 26.

Portwood, S. G., & Ayers, P*. (2005). Schools. In DuBois, D., & Karcher, M. (Eds.), Handbook of youth mentoring, pp. 336-347. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Dodgen, D. W., & Portwood, S. G. (2005). Making a difference – Critical factors in the development of federal policies for child victimization. In K. A. Kendall Tackett & S. M. Giacomoni (Eds.), Child victimization: Maltreatment, bullying and dating violence, prevention and Intervention (pp. 23-1 – 23-16). Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.

Mulford, C. F., Reppucci, N. D., Mulvey, E. P., Woolard, J. L. & Portwood, S. G. (2004). Mental health disorders and developmental immaturity in the juvenile justice system. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 3, 3-22.

Portwood, S. (2003). When paradigms collide: Exploring the psychology of family violence and implications for legal proceedings. Pace Law Review, 24, 221-230.

Portwood, S. G., & Finkel, J. J.* (2003). Abuse: Early childhood. In T. P. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.), The encyclopedia of primary prevention and health promotion (pp. 123-27). New London, CT: Kluwer.

Portwood, S. G., & Finkel, J. J.* (2003). Abuse: Childhood. In T. P. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.), The encyclopedia of primary prevention and health promotion (pp. 127-132). New London, CT: Kluwer.



Portwood, S. G., & Waris, R. G.* (2003). Childhood: Prevention of violence. In T. P. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.), The encyclopedia of primary prevention and health Promotion (pp. 1130-1136). New London, CT: Kluwer.

Sarkisian, G. V.*, & Portwood, S.G. (2003). Client violence against social workers: From increased worker responsibility and administrative mishmash to prevention policy. Administration and Social Work, 27, 41-59.

La Fond, J. Q. & Portwood, S. G. (2001). Preventing intimate violence: Have law and public policy failed. Contemporary Issues in Law, 5, 3-9 (re-print).

Portwood, S.G., & Kinnison, K.E.* (2001). Abused girls. In M. Forman-Brunell (Ed.) Girlhood in America: An Encyclopedia (pp. 114-119). Denver, CO: ABC-CLIO.

Portwood, S.G., La Fond, J. Q., & Kinnison, K. E.* (2001). Social science contributions to the study of domestic violence within the law school curriculum: Two paradigms. Loyola Law Review, 47, 137-161.

La Fond, J. Q., & Portwood, S. G. (2000). Preventing intimate violence: Have law and public policy failed? University of Missouri-Kansas City Law Review, 69, 3-13.

Portwood, S.G. (2000). Laying new pathways to non-violence for youth. Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law, 8, 155-163.

Portwood, S.G., Grady, M.T.*, & Dutton, S.E.* (2000). Enhancing law enforcementidentification and investigation of child maltreatment. Child Abuse and Neglect, 24, 195-207.

Portwood, S. G., Ward, A. H.*, & La Fond, J. Q. (2000). Forming interdisciplinary partnerships to inform public policy on intimate violence: Using therapeutic jurisprudence as a framework. The Community Psychologist, 32, 32-33.

Portwood, S.G. (1999). The impact of individuals’ characteristics and experiences on their definitions of child maltreatment. Child Maltreatment, 4, 56-68.

Portwood, S.G. (1998). Factors influencing individuals’ definitions of child maltreatment. Child Abuse and Neglect, 22, 437-452.

Portwood, S.G., Reppucci, N.D., & Mitchell, M.S.* (1998). Balancing rights and responsi-bilities: Legal perspectives on child maltreatment. In J.R. Lutzker (Ed.), Handbook of child abuse research and treatment. New York: Plenum Publishing Corporation.

Portwood, S. G. (1997). Child maltreatment: Coming to terms with a consensual definition of child maltreatment. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, 57, 6588.



Portwood, S.G., & Reppucci, N.D. (1996). Adults' impact on the suggestibility of preschoolers' recollections. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 17, 175-198.

Portwood, S.G. (1996). Employment discrimination in the public sector based on sexual orientation: Conflicts between research evidence and the law. Law and Psychology Review, 19, 113-152.

Crosby, C.A., Britner, P.A., Jodl, K., & Portwood, S. (1995). The juvenile death penalty and the Eighth Amendment: An empirical investigation of societal consensus and proportionality. Law and Human Behavior, 19, 245-261.

Portwood, S.G., & Reppucci, N.D. (1994). Intervention vs. interference: The role of the courts in child placement. In J. Blacher (Ed.), When there's no place like home. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Woolard, J. L., Portwood, S. G., Mulvey, E. P., & Reppucci, N. D. (1993). Legal issues affecting mentally disordered youth in the juvenile justice system. In J. J. Cocozza (Ed.), Responding to the mental health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press.

Gross, S. L. (1986). Child protection and the attorney ad litem in Harris County. Texas State Bar Section Reporter, 86, 8-11.

PUBLICATIONS: REVIEWS

Portwood, S. G. (2002). Book review of Lippa, R. A., Gender, nature, and nurture.Psychology of Women Quarterly, 26, 383.

Portwood, S. G. (1998). Book notice of Van den Broek, P.W., Bauer, P.J., & Bourg, T. (Eds.),Developmental spans in event comprehension and representation: Bridging fictional andactual events. Child Development Abstracts & Bibliography, 72, 96-97.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION; Washington, DC; August, 2014

“Innovative Approaches to Building and Sustaining Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs.”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INTERDIVISIONAL FORUM. SCIENCE & INNOVATIVE CARE STRATEGIES: USING SCIENCE TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF HEALTH CARE REFORM AND REDESIGN INITIATIVES. Washington, DC; August, 2014

“Prevention and Wellness.” Portwood, S. G., & Lochman, J.


INVITED PRESENTATIONS (contd.)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION; Honolulu, HI; August, 2013

“Neurological and Physiological Implications of Maltreatment” (Discussant)

CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; DICKSON INSTITUTE RESEARCH CONFERENCE SERIES; Charlotte, NC; January, 2012

“Potential community resources to support datasharing”

IARCCA INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE; COLLABORATIVE OUTCOMES CONFERENCE; Indianapolis, IN; November, 2011

“Evaluating residential treatments services for children across North and South Carolina”

ELON HOMES & SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN; BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING; Charlotte, NC; October, 2010

“Observations from outcomes evaluation of residential services across North and South Carolina”

THOMPSON CHILD & FAMILY FOCUS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES; Charlotte, NC; August, 2010

“The education of children 0-18: Applying research to achieve positive outcomes”

MECKLENBURG COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; SCHOOL HEALTH STAFF DEVELOPMENT; Charlotte, NC; August, 2010

“Recognizing the importance of data collection”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2009 ANNUAL MEETING; Toronto, CA; August, 2009

“Courts catalyzing change – Achieving equity and fairness in foster care” (Symposium organizer and chair)

STEWARDS OF CHANGE, YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT; HUMAN SERVICES 2.0; INTEROPTIMABILITY; New Haven, CT; January, 2009

“Supplementing a county-developed interoperable system: The Institute for Social Capital”

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT PEER GROUP MEETING OF CHILDREN’S HOMES REPRESENTATIVES; Charlotte, NC; September, 2008

“Pilot outcomes project”

THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT HOMES FOR THE AGING; 52nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE: COMMUNITY AMONG COMMUNITIES; Asheville, NC; May, 2008

“ Using data to make connections and to build capacity”



THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, COMMUNITY LUNCH; Charlottesville, VA; April, 2008

“Toward data-based community decisionmaking: New approaches to research and Collaboration in a flat world”

CAROLINAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM & CHARLOTTE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS (AHEC): THE 3RD ANNUAL YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION CONFERENCE; Charlotte, NC; March, 2008.

“The impact of trauma on girls.”

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT; PEER GROUP MEETING OF CHILDREN’S HOMES REPRESENTATIVES; Charlotte, NC; September, 2007

“Implementation and update on a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth.”

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES; Charlotte, NC; April, 2006

“The Institute for Social Capital: Reviewing the landscape and identifying opportunities.”

MECKLENBURG COUNTY MANAGER DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS’ BREAKFAST; Charlotte, NC; April, 2006

“The Institute for Social Capital: Applying research to enhance communities.”

2006 SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S HOMES AND FAMILY SERVICES EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE; Charleston, SC; May, 2006

“Promoting yourself with stakeholders: The role of data.”

CHANNEL 22: SPOTLIGHT ON RESEARCH; Charlotte, NC; January, 2006“The Institute for Social Capital: Applying research to enhance the Charlotte community.”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2005 ANNUAL MEETING; Washington, D.C.; August, 2005

“The real deal on advocating for maltreated children and their families;” Panelists: Portwood, S. (Chair), Dodgen, D., Bishop-Josef, S., Gerrity, E., & Birch, T.

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH; 29th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH; Paris, France; July, 2005

“Emerging perspectives on violence against women: New approaches to old problem” (Symposium chair); “Competing views of domestic violence: What do police officers see?” (Presenter)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRANTEE WORKSHOP; Reston, VA; June, 2005

“Enhancing community engagement around federal grant-funded initiatives”



SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING CONFERENCE; Kansas Ctiy, MO; June, 2005

“An overview of trends in school-based mentoring research and evaluation”

SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MO; June, 2005

“Trouble-shooting research and evaluation issues;” Workshop presenters: Portwood, S.& Karcher, M.

CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL GRAND ROUNDS; Kansas City, MO: April, 2005“The landscape of child traumatic stress.”

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT: MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TEAM TRAINING; Kansas City, MO; October & November, 2004

“Team responsibilities after the disaster”

KANSAS CONFERENCE IN CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY: TRANSLATING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE; Lawrence, KS; October, 2004

“Community collaboration to support traumatized children and their families,” Plenary address

KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN BAR FOUNDATION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MO; October, 2004

“The effects of intimate partner violence on children,” Plenary address

MIDWEST FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MO; September, 2004

“The interrelation of domestic violence and child abuse”

MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH COALITION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, MO; July, 2004

“Developing effective responses to child traumatic stress”

GRIEF SUPPORT NETWORK; CHILDREN & GRIEF: INTERVENTIONS AND RESOURCES; Kansas City, MO; July, 2004

“Grief and trauma in children: Identification and response”

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIGAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND THE LAW; Washington, DC; June, 2004

“Assessment and treatment of children exposed to domestic violence”

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIGAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND THE LAW; Washington, DC; June, 2004

“Working together: Interdisciplinary collaboration to promote positive outcomes for youth”



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, “STRENGTHENING OUR FUTURE: DEVELOPING HEALTHY CHILDREN AND YOUTH, STRONG FAMILIES, AND SAFTE COMMUNITIES; Kansas City, MO; April, 2004

“Current knowledge and future directions in research on school-based mentoring”

HARVARD WOMEN’S LAW JOURNAL SPRING SYMPOSIUM; Cambridge, MA; March, 2004

“Therapeutic Jurisprudence: Applications to violence against women;” Panelists: Wexler, D., Schma, W. G., Portwood, S., & Drogin, E.

GREATER KANSAS CITY WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS; Kansas City, MO; March, 2004

“The psychology of women: In support of feminism?”

GIRL SCOUTS OF MID-CONTINENT COUNCIL; ASSOCIATION OF GIRL SCOUT EXECUTIVE STAFF SPRING CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MO; March, 2004

“Stress and children;” Presenters: S. Portwood & P. Ayers

AMERICAN HUMANICS MANAGEMENT INSTITUE; Kansas City, MO; January, 2004“Mentoring: Connecting research and effective practices,” Workshop presenters: Lee, J., Portwood, S., Morrill, R. & Dominquez, A.

THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION; RESEARCH SUMMIT ON YOUTH MENTORING; Kansas City, MO; October, 2003

“School-based mentoring”

FIRST NATIONAL SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MO; October, 2003

“How to evaluate”

UMKC OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH SUPPORT; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES; Kansas City, MO; November, 2003

“Creating successful community collaborations;” Co-presenters: Goggin, K., Portwood, S., & Poston, W. C.

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY; Kansas City, MO; August, 2003

“Women’s equality: Progress and pitfalls”

PACE WOMEN’S JUSTICE CENTER SECOND ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THINK TANK ; White Plains, NY; May, 2003

“When paradigms collide: Exploring the psychology of family violence and implications for civil litigation”



CLAY PLATTE MEDICAL ALLIANCE; Parkville, MO; October, 2002“Bullying”

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE SPRING FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST; Kansas City, MO; February, 2002

“Laying a firm foundation for preventing school violence”

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE; Kansas City, MO; November, 2001“Setting the context for women in leadership”

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Kansas City, MO; October, 2001“Child development knowledge and the implications for mentoring”

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; 2001 HEARTLAND CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MOMay, 2001

“Domestic violence and its impact in the workplace”

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUE; University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City, MO; April, 2001

“Setting the context for women in leadership”

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY’S “INTEGRATING RESPONSES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE”; New Orleans, LA; October, 2000

“Inclusion of social science perspectives on domestic violence into the law school curri-culum: Two paradigms;” Co-authors: Portwood, S. G., Kinnison, K. E., & La Fond, J. Q.

AMERICAN FAMILY LEGAL CONFERENCE; Excelsior Springs, MO; September, 2000“Juries and decision-making”

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH – DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE AND NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE; WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE; April, 2000

“Are we doing what we think we’re doing – Effective evaluation of programs”

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTEE WORKSHOP; Kansas City, MO; March, 2000

“Developing your evaluation”

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS; DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY; PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES; Lawrence, KS; January, 2000

“Integrating research and evaluation into policy and practice”

COVINGTON BAR ASSOCIATION; Covington, VA; January, 1995"Child witnesses"



THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY GROUP ON IDEOLOGIES OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS; Charleston, SC; May, 1994

"Evolving boundaries of the family environment;" Co-presenters: Reppucci, N. D., Woolard, J. L., Portwood, S. G., Britner, P. A. & O'Beirne, H. A.

THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE MENTALLY ILL IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; Seattle, WA; June, 1992

"Legal issues affecting mentally disordered youth in the juvenile justice system;" Co-presenters: Woolard, J., Portwood, S., & Reppucci, N.

REFEREED PRESENTATIONS*Denotes student under direct supervision of Dr. Portwood

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATIONS OF SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH; Arlington, VA; March, 2015

“The BSPH capstone eportfolio: Documneting effective communication and critical thinking skills.” (Poster) Co-authors: Harver, A., Davis, C., Piper, C.N., Platonova, E. A., Portwood, S. G., & Zuber, P. D.


“Psychological services and innovative care strategies: Prevention services.” Co-author: Lochman, J.


“Discussant’s comments: Cross-cultural adaptation of a violence prevention project – ACT Parents Raising Safe Kids.


“Associations among caregiver psychological factors, parenting behavior, and child maltreatment.” (Poster) Co-authors: McWhorter, L. G.* & Portwood, S. G.

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING; San Francisco, CA; November, 2012

“Datasharing to inform school-based asthma services”

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING; San Francisco, CA; November, 2012

“Outcomes across residential care settings for children and youth” (Poster). Co-author: Boyd, A. S.


REFEREED PRESENTATIONS (contd.)

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND TRAUMA; San Diego, CA; September, 2012“Trauma and effects on outcomes for children in residential care.” Co-presenter: Boyd, A. S.

NATIONAL HUMAN SERVICE TRAINING EVALUATION SYMPOSIUM; Berkeley, CA; May, 2012

“Building research capacity in residential care settings for children and youth.” Co-presenter: Boyd, A.S.

SOCIETY FOR SOCIAL WORK AND RESEARCH ANNUAL CONFERENCE; Tampa, FL; January, 2011

“How to build research capacity in residential care settings.” Co-presenter: Boyd, A.S.

NATIONAL OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE; Raleigh, NC; October, 2010“Facilitating datasharing to support community and university research.” Co-presenter: Shears, J.K.

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE BIENNIAL MEETING; Philadelphia, PA; March, 2010

“Understanding the impact of child abuse and neglect using Add Health” (Discussant).

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CENTER ON NEIGHBORHOOD AND FAMILY LIFE: BUILDING SAFE, HUMANE, AND RESPONSIVE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; Greenville, SC; March, 2009

“Enhancing community capacity through data sharing across agencies serving children and families.” Co-presenter: Shears, J.K.

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION; San Diego, CA; October, 2008.“An implementation and preliminary outcome evaluation of school health teams as a component of a coordinated school health program” (Poster). Co-authors: Oakely, S. F.*, Portwood, S., Langenfeld, N., & Burton, B.

CHARPP: SHARING BEST PRACTICES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; Portland, OR; September, 2008

“Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment setting for children and youth.” Co-presenter: Boyd, A. S.

INSTITUTE ON VIOLENCE ABUSE AND TRAUMA; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND TRAUMA; San Diego, CA; September, 2008

“Effective coordination of community-based strategies for serving children and youth” (Panel Chair); “Creating and infrastructure for community datasharing across agencies (Presenter)



AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2008 ANNUAL MEETING; Boston, MA; August, 2008

“New data on child abuse trends and the implications for child well-being: Reviews, reactions, and recommendations” (Symposium chair & presenter). (Featured as part of the Presidential Initiative Mini-conference)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2008 ANNUAL MEETING; Boston, MA; August, 2008

“Youth physical quality of life, psychosocial functioning, and disordered behavior” (Poster); Co-authors: Wallus, D.*, Portwood, S., Boyd, A. S., & Oakley, S. F.

ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE THERAPIES 41ST ANNUAL CONVENTION; Philadelphia, PA; November, 2007

“Childhood neglect and health-seeking behavior in adult patients with irritable bowel Syndrome” (Poster). Co-authors: Harkins, P.*; Portwood, S.; & Portwood, G.

CHILDREN’S ARRAY OF PSYCHIATRIC PROGRAMS (CHARPP): REAL DATA IN REAL TIME; Portland, OR; September, 2007

“Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth.” Co-presenter: Boyd, A. S.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2007 ANNUAL MEETING; San Franciso, CA; August, 2007

“Creating an infrastructure for community data sharing across agencies” (Presenter and panel chair).

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2007 ANNUAL MEETING; San Franciso, CA; August, 2007

“Child abuse and neglect: An examination of commonalities and distinctions.”

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH; Padua, Italy; June, 2007

“New directions in social science contributions to legal responses to violence against women.”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2006 ANNUAL MEETING; New Orleans, LA: August, 2006

“Developing an advocacy training program to support children and families.” (Discussant)

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION 10TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE; Urbana, IL; June, 2005

“Engaging key stakeholders to ensure collaboration success” (Symposium chair); “Setting the stage: Individual, organization, and community level success factors” (Presenter)



CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA FINDING BETTER WAYS CONFERENCE; New Orleans, LA; May, 2005

“How to develop your plan for effective community collaboration;” Workshop presenters: Portwood, S., Martin, S., & Harkins, P.*

ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONCILIATION COURTS 42ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE; Seattle, WA; May, 2005

“Representing children in civil domestic violence cases;” Presenters: Chasnoff, V., Portwood, S., & Sankaran, V.

NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK ALL-NETWORK MEETING; TRANSFORMING TRAUMA CARE FOR AMERICA’S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; Alexandria, VA; March, 2005

“Using NCTSN products to promote community collaboration around child traumatic Stress;” Presenters: Portwood, S., Martin, S., & Buffington, K.

NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK ALL-NETWORK MEETING; TRANSFORMING TRAUMA CARE FOR AMERICA’S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; Alexandria, VA; March, 2005

“Developing a community advocacy training curriculum for the NCTSN;” Presenters: Portwood, S., Corwin, D., Gerrity, E., & Fairbank, J.

SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY; NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHILD HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY; Charleston, SC; April, 2004

“KC Metro Child Traumatic Stress Program: Describing and assessing child trauma services in the metropolitan area;” Co-authors: Portwood, S., Darby-Mullins, P., *Ayers, P.,* & Harkins, P.* (Poster).

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; ANNUAL CONFERENCE; Scottsdale, AZ; March, 2004

“Protection of paternalism?: Responding to violence against women”

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE; TENTH BIENNIAL MEETING; Baltimore, MD; March, 2004

“YouthFriends: Building relationships in school-based mentoring”

NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK; ALL-NETWORK MEETING; San Diego, CA; December, 2003

“Crafting successful collaboration strategies for your community;” Co-presenters: Portwood, S., Buffington, K., Seymour, K., & Martin, S.

NATIONAL DROPOUT PREVENTION NETWORK; 15TH ANNUAL DROPOUT PREVENTION CONFERENCE; Kansas City, MO; October, 2003

“Evaluation of the Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP): A national and local process and outcome assessment;” Co-presenters: Forbush, J., Morgret, K., & Portwood, S.



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION; Washington, D.C.; July, 2003

“Examining outcomes: Results from an evaluation of YouthFriends – A school-based mentoring initiative”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; PSYCHOLOGY & LAW: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE; Edinburgh, Scotland; July, 2003

“Developing policies to prevent child maltreatment: A therapeutic jurisprudence approach”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; PSYCHOLOGY & LAW: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE; Edinburgh, Scotland; July, 2003

“Restorative justice: Mediation, conferencing and parental responsibility” (Chair)

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Tampa, FL ; April, 2003“Challenges to Research on Family Strengthening;” Co-presenters: Portwood, S. G., Wise, D. L., & Nanda, S.*

NATIONAL PREVENTION NETWORK; San Diego, CA; November, 2002“The Prevention Potential of Family Strengthening Programming;”Co-presenters: Portwood, S. G., Wolthuis, S., Ayers, P. M.,* & Finkel, J. J.*

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIAL ASSOCIATION; Chicago, IL; August, 2002 “Preventing Child Maltreatment: Policy Challenges and Opportunities” (Symposium chair); “What We Know – and Don’t Know About Preventing Child Maltreatment” (Pre-senter)

XXVII CONGRESS ON LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; July, 2002

“Crafting a therapeutic jurisprudence response to preventing school violence”XXVII CONGRESS ON LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; July, 2002

“Legal responses to violence against women: Protection or paternalism?”

NATIONAL WOMEN’S STUDIES ASSOCIATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR PRE-CONFERENCE; Las Vegas, NV; June, 2002

“Leveraging community and university resources to support women’s studies programs;”Co-presenters: Portwood, S. & Tally-Davis, C.

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE; New Orleans, LA; March, 2002 “The impact of youth mentoring” (Symposium chair); “An outcome evaluation of YouthFriends” (Presenter)



AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; Austin, TX; March, 2002 “Psychology speaks to current directions in social policy: Implications for the provision of services” (Symposium Chair); “The role of schools in promoting positive youth development” (Presenter)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; Austin, TX; March, 2002“’I’ll be watching you: Legal, clinical, and social policy implications of stalking research’” (Discussant)

NATIONAL PREVENTION NETWORK; Charlotte, NC; September, 2001“An outcome evaluation of YouthFriends: A school-based mentoring program”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; San Francisco, CA; August, 2001“Evaluating programs in their developmental context” (Symposium chair)

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; Atlanta, GA; May, 2001“Therapeutic jurisprudence as a framework for formulating responses to domestic violence” (Presenter and symposium co-chair)

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; Atlanta, GA; May, 2001“System responses to juvenile offenders” (Symposium chair)

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; Atlanta, GA; May, 2001 “Evaluation of a school-based peace promotion program” (Poster); Co-authors: Finkel, J. J.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, & Portwood, S. G.

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; Atlanta, GA; May, 2001“Evaluation of Psychological First Aid for Children Exposed to Violence” (Poster); Co-authors: Sarkisian, G. V.*, Portwood, S. G., Spence, L. S., & Jahnke, S.*

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; Atlanta, GA; May, 2001“Preliminary evaluation of YouthFriends, a school-based mentoring program” (Poster); Co-authors: Waris, R. G.*, Ayers, P. M.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, Yasuda, T.*, & Portwood, S.

THERAPEUTIC JURISPRUDENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE; University of Cincinnati College of Law; Cincinnati, OH; May, 2001

“ TJ in the classroom: A roundtable discussion” Presenters: Pagliocca, P., Portwood, S., Tomkins, A., & Wexler, D.

THERAPEUTIC JURISPRUDENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE; Univesity of Cinicinnati College of Law; Cincinnati, OH; May, 2001

“Using TJ to formulate responses to domestic violence” (Presenter and Symposium chair)



SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Minneapolis, MN; April, 2001 “Evaluation of a school-based peace promotion program” (Poster); Co-authors:Finkel, J. J.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, & Portwood, S. G.

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Minneapolis, MN; April, 2001“Perspectives on a school-based mentoring program” (Poster); Co-authors: Waris, R. G.*, Ayers, P. M.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, Yasuda, T.*, & Portwood, S. G.

AMERICAN EVALUATION ASSOCIATION; Honolulu, HI; November, 2000“A developmental approach to program evaluation;” Co-authors: Portwood, S.G., & Ayers, P.* (Presenter and Chair)

NATIONAL PREVENTION NETWORK; Columbus, OH; September, 2000“YouthFriends – A promising school-based prevention strategy. Outcome evaluation”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; Washington, DC; August, 2000“Therapeutic jurisprudence: An interdisciplinary framework for law and policy reform”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; Washington, DC; August, 2000“Therapeutic jurisprudence: Legal system professionals and intimate violence crimes”; Co-authors: Ward, A. H.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, & Portwood, S. G.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; Washington, DC; August, 2000“ Novel assessment of community response to domestic violence” (Poster); Co-authors: Kinnison, K. E.*, & Portwood, S. G.

SCHOOL OF THE 21ST CENTURY: LINKING COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS; Yale University; New Haven, CT; July, 2000

“Ten years of results: Understanding the success of 21C”; Co-presenters: Portwood, S., Finkel, J.*, & Rock, D.

AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY ON THE ABUSE OF CHILDREN; Chicago, IL; July, 2000

“Assessing and responding to children traumatized by exposure to violence”; Panel members: Portwood, S. (Chair), Knapp, J., Spence, L., Sarkisian, G.*, & McCormick, D.*

XXV CONGRESS ON LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH; Sienna, Italy; July, 2000“Managed mental health care in the United States viewed through an expanded therapeutic jurisprudence lens”; Co-authors: Durham, M., La Fond, J., Portwood,S., & McCormick, D. *

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; New Orleans, LA; March, 2000“Psychological contributions to a therapeutic jurisprudence approach to intimate violence”; Co-authors: Portwood, S. G., Ward, A. H.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, & McCormick, D.*



AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; New Orleans, LA; March, 2000“The non-experimental, but socially important world of child welfare: What does law/psychology have to offer?”; Panelists: Bottoms, B., Levine, M., Portwood, S., Reppucci, D., & Wilcox, B.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; New Orleans, LA; March, 2000“The role of psychologists as scientific jury selection consultants: Recommendations for ethics committees” (Poster); Co-authors: Martin, A. J.* & Portwood, S.G.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; New Orleans, LA; March, 2000“The influence of ingratiation during voir dire on jurors’ verdicts and perceptions of attorneys” (Poster); Co-authors: Roberson, S.*, Portwood, S., & Sarkisian, G.*

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Washington, DC; April, 1997"Child maltreatment: Coming to terms with issues of definition" (Poster)

UMKC WOMEN’S COLLABORATIVE NOTIONS OF WOMEN AND GENDER FORUM FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOLARSHIP ON WOMEN; Kansas City, MO; September, 1999

“The impact of gender on the maltreatment of children.”

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; Boston, MA; August, 1999“Violence prevention in the context of interdisciplinary and community collaboration”

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; New Haven, CT; June, 1999“Multidisciplinary collaboration in the context of child, youth, and family policy”

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; New Haven, CT; June, 1999“Community psychology in the urban university: Interdisciplinary research, applications, and collaborations” (Poster)

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; New Haven, CT; June, 1999“Creating opportunities for community psychology in non-traditional settings” (Poster); Co-authors: Kinnison, K. E.*, & Portwood, S. G.

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH IN ACTION; New Haven, CT; June, 1999“Impacting and assessing attitude change toward scientific research among a coalition of community service providers” (Poster); Co-authors: Ward, A. H.*, Portwood, S. G., & Kingsley, D.

NATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL NETWORK (NSBN); Boston, MA; April, 1999“Improving business community stakeholder relationships” (Poster); Co-authors: Schrum, J. L., Taylor*, M., Ramaya, K., & Portwood, S.



SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Albequerque, NM; April, 1999“Factors influencing adolescents’ perception and comprehension of the juvenile justice system;” Co-authors: Portwood, S. G., Fields, N. A.*, & Haars, K. A.*

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; San Francisco, CA; August, 1998“Child abuse: Individual, family, and community responses and responsibilities” (Chair)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; Redondo Beach, CA; March, 1998“Enhancing law enforcement identification and investigation of child maltreatment;” Co-authors: Portwood, S. G., Grady, M. T.*, & Dutton, S. E.*

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; Redondo Beach, CA; March, 1998 “Child maltreatment: Coming to terms with issues of definition” (Poster)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION; Chicago, IL; August, 1997 "Factors influencing individuals' definitions of child maltreatment" (Poster)

SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY; Columbia, SC; July, 1997"The state of psychological knowledge on child abuse and neglect"

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Washington, DC; April, 1997"Issues of participation and consent in studies of children" (Poster); Co-authors: Portwood, S. G., & Reppucci, N.D.

AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY ON THE ABUSE OF CHILDREN; Miami, FL;June, 1997

"Integrating research into a community center for maltreated children and their families" (Poster); Co-authors: Portwood, S. G., Simonian, S. J., Ralston, R. E., Swenson, C. C., Randall, J., & Pagliocca, P.

SOUTHEASTERN ECO-COMMUNITY CONFERENCE; Charleston, SC; November, 1996 "Adults' perceptions of preschoolers' willingness and ability to deceive;" Co-presenters: Portwood, S. G. & Rumple, J.R.*

SOUTHEASTERN ECO-COMMUNITY CONFERENCE; Charleston, SC; November, 1996 "Enhancing the effectiveness of interviews with young children;" Co-presenters: Portwood, S. G. & Grady, M. T.*

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY-LAW SOCIETY; Hilton Head, SC; March, 1996"The impact of adults on the suggestibility of preschoolers' recollections" (Poster)

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Indianapolis, IN; April, 1995"The role of adults, their familiarity, and relationships on the suggestibility of preschoolers' recollections" (Poster)


TECHNICAL REPORTS *Denotes student under direct supervision of Dr. Portwood

Portwood, S. G., Shears, J. K., Nelson, E. B., & Thomas, M. L. (2011). An evaluation of the Workforce Initiative for Supportive Housing (WISH): Final report. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., & Nelson, E. B. (2011). An examination of the impact of parents’ participation in Parent University on their children’s school performance. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Boyd, A. S., Nelson, E. B., Murdock, T. B., & Hamilton, J. (2011). Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth: A comparison of youth in foster and residential group care. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Boyd, A. S., Murdock, T. B., & Hamilton, J. (2011). Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth: An examination of lower need youth. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Boyd, A. S., Murdock, T. B., & Hamilton, J. (2011). Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth: An examination of high need youth. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Boyd, A. S., Murdock, T. B., & Hamilton, J. (2011). Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth: Outcomes for youth in care. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., & Boyd, A. S. (2011). Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth: Final report of activities for Phase II. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Brooks-Nelson, E., Parara-Rogers, C., & D’Angelo, A.* (2010). An evaluation of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Parent University Program: 2009-2010 Final report. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Herman-Smith, R., Portwood, S.G., & Brooks-Nelson, E. (2010). Tracking academic progress for Smart Start-funded Program Alumnae: Recommendations for continuing and enhancing outcome evaluation efforts across agencies. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.


TECHNICAL REPORTS (contd.)

Portwood, S. G., Boyd, A. S., & Murdock, T. B. (2010). Implementation of a program of outcomes research in residential treatment settings for children and youth: Final report for Phase I. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Parara-Rogers, C., & Taylor, B. (2009). Seigle Avenue Partners Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools: Pilot outcomes evaluation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G. (2007). Setting the Community Standard for Best Practices for Children and Youth in Charlotte-Mecklenburg: Final Report from the February 2, 2007 Conference. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., & Manee, D.* (2006). Teen Health Connection: Pilot Outcomes for Healthy Choices, Healthy Teens. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Institute for Social Capital, Inc.: Charlotte, NC.

Portwood, S. G., Schwab, L. M.*, & Darby-Mullins, P.* (2005). The HOMEFRONT Positive Parenting Support Program: 2005 Evaluation Final Report. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Schwab, L. M.*, McInerney, E.*, & Harkins, P. J.* (2005). HOMEFRONT: Pilot Data for the HOMEFRONT Measure of Family Engagement and Support. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Heany, J. F.*, & Portwood, S. G. (2005). Improving the Police Response to Domestic Violence: Problems and Solutions from the Field. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Ayers, P. M.*, Wise, D. L.*, & Davis, E. G.* (2004). 2002-2004 Outcome Evaluation of YouthFriends: Final Report. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Finkel, J. J.*, Ayers, P. M.*, Booth, K. M*., Parker, L. C.*, Davis, E., K*., & Beal, D. E.* (2002). Final Report: 2001-2002 Evaluation of the Children’s Peace Pavilion Pledge School Program. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Smith, M. A.*, Wise, D. L.*, Finkel, J. J.*, Waris, R. G.*, & Beal, D. E.* (2002). Final Report: 2001-2002 Evaluation of the STOP Violence Coalition Bullying Prevention Program. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Ayers, P. M.*, Wise, D. L.*, Booth, K. M.*, Parker, L. C.*, & Smith, M. L.*(2001). YouthFriends: Results of the 2000-2001 Annual Survey. Authors: Kansas City,MO.

Portwood, S. G., Ayers, P. M.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, Waris, R. G.*, & Wise, D. W.* (2001). 2000-2001 Outcome evaluation of YouthFriends: Final Report. Authors: Kansas City, MO.


TECHNICAL REPORTS (contd.)

Portwood, S. G., Finkel, J. J.*, & Kinnison, K. E.* (2001). 2000-2001 (Year 2) ProgramEvaluation Final Report: The Children’s Peace Pavilion Pledge School Program. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Ayers, P. M.*, Waris, R. G.*, Kinnison, K. E.*, & Yasuda, T.* (2000). YouthFriends: Results of the 1999-2000 Annual Survey. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., & Finkel J. J.* (2000). The School of the 21st Century in Independence, Missouri: A review of the archival data. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Waris, R. G.*, Sarkisian, G. V.*, McCormick, D. M.*, & Ward, A. H.*(2000). Evaluation report on STOP Violence kindness eduction/bullying prevention programs. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Kinnison, K. E.*, & Finkel, J. J.* (2000). Program evaluation final report: Children’s Peace Pavilion pledge school program. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Campos, C., Portwood, S., & Kinnison, K.* (1999). A report card on domestic violence in metropolitan Kansas City. Domestic Violence Network: Kansas City, MO.

Kinnison, K.E.*, & Portwood, S.G. (1999). NEWHOUSE: Research relevant to women living in shelter with mild/moderate mental illness. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Sarkisian, G.V.*, Portwood, S.G., & Rathbone-McCuan, E. (1999). State of MissouriDepartment of Family Services: Worker retention and turnover among children’s social workers. Implications from multidisciplinary research and collaboration. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

Portwood, S. G., Simonian, S. J., May, K., Dutton, S.*, & Peed, A.* (1997). Lowcountry Children’s Center: Final program evaluation report. Authors: Kansas City, MO.

HONORS AND AWARDSAmerican Public Health Association 2014 Mental Health Section Award; presented as a member

of the Mental Health Section Policy Committee for the policy statement “Support for Social Determinants of Behavioral Health & Pathways for Integrated & Better Public Health,” 2014

Fellow, American Psychological Association, 2007 to presentWho’s Who in America, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014Invited member, Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, 2011 to presentInvited member, International Women’s Forum, 2008 to presentFeatured in The Genius Issue of Charlotte magazine, August, 2009Honorary Member, Phi Alpha, National Social Work Honor Society, 2008Participant, Leadership Charlotte Class XXIX; 2007-2008


HONORS AND AWARDS (contd.)Invited participant, American Psychological Association, 2nd Annual Scientific Leadership

Conference: 2006Invited participant, American Psychological Association, 1st Annual Scientific Leadership

Conference; 2005UMKC Center for the City, Students in the City Faculty Fellow; 2004-2005University of Missouri-Kansas City Meriwether Lewis Faculty Fellow; 2001Chancellor’s Outstanding Community Service Award, University of Missouri-Kansas City; 2000Up and Comers Award, sponsored by Junior Achievement of Middle America, Kansas City

Business Journal, and Mayer Hoffman McCann; 2000

EDITORIAL SERVICE

Editorial Board, Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 2005 to presentEditorial Board, Children’s Health Care, 1998 to presentEditorial Board, The Advocate, 2014-2015Reviewer, Child Abuse & Neglect, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014Reviewer, Maternal and Child Health Journal, 2015Reviewer, Journal of Primary Prevention, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014Reviewer, Journal of Child & Family Studies, 2014Reviewer, Journal of School Health, 2014Reviewer, Child & Family Social Work, 2013, 2014Editorial Advisory Board, Child & Family Advocacy, Springer, 2012-2013Reviewer, Paediatrics Today, 2012Reviewer (book proposal), Sage Publications, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2010Reviewer, Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 2007Reviewer, Child and Youth Services Review, 2007Reviewer (book proposal), Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2004Reviewer, Developmental Psychology, 2004Reviewer, Law and Policy, 2004Reviewer, Child Maltreatment, 2001, 2004Editorial consultant (textbook content), Kluwer Academic Press, 2002Reviewer, Special Issue of Children’s Services: Social Policy, Research and Practice (Juvenile

Delinquency and Child Maltreatment), 2001Reviewer, Allyn & Bacon Textbooks, 2000Reviewer, Special Issue of Law and Human Behavior (Children and Families), 1999-2000Reviewer, Children’s Services: Social Policy, Research and Practice, 1998Reviewer, Special Issue of American Psychologist (Applied and Socially Relevant Issues in

Developmental Psychology), 1997Reviewer, Child Development Abstracts & Bibliography, 1997Reviewer, Journal of Law & Social Inquiry, 1997Reviewer, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1997Reviewer, Children’s Health Care; 1996-1997Reviewer, Special Issue of Law and Human Behavior (Children's Competencies), 1995-1996


GRANT REVIEWS

National Science Foundation; Law & Social Science Program; March, 2010; October, 2010Canada Foundation for Innovation, Leadership Opportunity Fund; January, 2007National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

Using Technology to Augment the Effectiveness of Parenting Programs; May, 2006.Children’s Bureau; Consortium for Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect

(LONGSCAN); Chair; August, 2005.University of Missouri Research Board; November, 2004; March, 2005.National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC); Practices to Improve Training Skills of Home Visitors; April, 2004.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA); National Child Traumatic Stress

Initiative; October, 2003.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

InternationalUnited Nations Regional Consultation on the U.N. Study of Violence Against Children;

Toronto, Canada; June, 2005.

NationalAmerican Psychological Association, Division 37, The Society for Child & Family Policy and Practice

Past-President, 2015President, 2014Member, Executive Committee, 2013 to presentNominations & Elections Committee, 2015 to present

Chair, 2015Awards Committee, 2015 to present

Chair, 2015Student Awards Committee, 2015 to present

Chair, 2015Diane Willis Early Career Award Committee, 2015 to present

Chair, 2015Finance Committee, 2014 to present

Chair, 2014Publications Committee, 2014 to present

Chair, 2014Chair, Membership Committee, 2014 Reviewer, Diane Willis Early Career Award, 2014President-Elect, 2013 Member, Fellows Selection Committee, 2011-2013Co-chair, Divisions 37 & 41 Interdivisional Task Force on Child Maltreatment, 2006-

2008Member, Executive Committee, 2005-2007Reviewer, APA Annual Meeting, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2013, 2014


National (contd.)American Public Health Association, 2012 to present

Member, Mental Health Section Policy Committee, 2012 to presentReviewer, APHA Annual Meeting, 2013, 2014

American Psychological Association, Division 37, Section 1, Section on Child MaltreatmentMember, Executive Committee, 1999-2001, 2003-2008Past President, 2006-2008Chairman, Awards Committee, 2006-2008President, 2005 -2006Member, Advocacy Task Force, 2005-2007President-Elect, 2003-2004Secretary, 1999-2001Chairman, Social Policy Committee, 1999-2001Member, Dissertation and Student Research Awards Committee, 1999-2001, 2004-2006Member, Early Career Awards Committee, 2005-2006Chairman, Program Committee, Annual Meeting of the American Psychological

Association, 1997-1998; Co-chair, 1996-1997National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Sustaining Member, 2007 to presentPolicy Committee, 2003-2005

Co-chair, Political Landscape Subcommittee, 2004-2005Co-chair, Survivor and Parent Engagement Subcommittee, 2004-2005

Measures Committee, 2002-2003American Psychological Association

Committee on Legal Issues (COLI), 2008-2010Member, Cadre of Experts on Violence/Media Referral Service, 1999 to present U.S. Congressional Briefing on Child Abuse Prevention; Featured speaker; June, 2002

American Psychological Association, Division 27, Society for Community Research in Action, Dissertation Award Committee, 2002-2003, 2003-2004Reviewer, APA Annual Meeting, 2002, 2004Social Policy Committee

Chair, 2001-2002Member, 1999-2003

Nominations Committee, 1998-1999, 1999-2000Judge, APA Annual Meeting Student Poster Competition, 2000 Representative, Reason to Hope: A Violence Prevention Initiative, sponsored by the

American Psychological Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1998-2000

Yale University Child Study Center, Research Priorities Advisory Group, 2012National Science Foundation, Reviewer for merit review process, 2010American Psychological Association/American Bar Association Steering Committee for 2004

Conference on Children and the Law, 2003-2004National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; National Institutes of Health Child Abuse & Neglect Working Group of the Children’s Bureau and Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, and Administration on Children, Youth, and Families

Invited participant in national working group on the development of a classification and definition system for child abuse and neglect; 1999-2002


National (contd.)Centers for Disease Control; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention

Invited participant in national working group for planning child abuse prevention activities; 2000

American Professional Society on the Abuse of ChildrenLegislative Subcommittee, 1998-2000

Vice-Chair, 1999-2000American Psychology-Law Society 2000 Biennial Conference, Reviewer, 1999

State/Regional/LocalMecklenburg County Child Fatality Prevention & Protection Team, 2013 to present

Co-chair, Suicide Prevention Task Force, 2014 to presentMecklenburg County Nurse Family Partnership, Community Advisory Board, 2013 to present

Co-chair, 2014-2015Care Ring NFP Sustainability & Growth Task Force, 2014-2015Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services Reaching for Excellence & Accountability

in Practice (REAP) Community Team, 2014 to presentPrevent Child Abuse North Carolina Board of Directors, 2014-2015Carolinas Health System, Dickson Advanced Analytics Group, Data Governance Advisory

Board, 2012-2013Council for Children’s Rights/The Larry King Center for Building Children’s Futures

Research Advisory Committee, 2009-2011MeckCares; Mecklenburg County System of Care Initiative, North Carolina

Outcomes & Evaluation Team, 2006-2011Steering Committee/Community Collaborative, 2005-2009Co-chair, September, 2006-2008

Mecklenburg County Children’s Alliance, 2005-2011UNC Charlotte Regional Indicators Project, Advisory Committee, 2006-2010Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Community Leadership Team, 2006-2010United Way of the Carolinas, Community Works Board, 2006-2008Charlotte-Mecklenburg Families First Steering Committee, 2005-2009Leadership Charlotte

Co-chair, Education Day Program Committee, 2008Member, Health Care Program Committee, 2008Member, Human Services Program Committee, 2008-2009

Charlotte Community Building Initiative, Evaluation consultant, 2006-2008United Agenda for Children, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Executive Committee, 2006-2007Steering Committee, 2005-2007

Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, Federal Child and Family Service Review Steering Committee, 2006-2007

Children’s Initiative Structure Committee, 2006 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Behavior Charter Communications Subcommittee; 2006.State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, Education-Mental Disaster Readiness

Committee, 2004 -2005Kansas City, MO Regional Homeland Security Mental Health Subcommittee, 2003-2005


State/Regional/Local (contd.)Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Washington, D.C., Advisory Committee, The Status of

Women in Missouri, 2001-2002Initiative for a Competitive Inner City National Business School Network Millenium

Meeting, Reviewer, 2000Heart of America United Way, Community Needs Assessment Expert Review Panel, 1999State of Missouri House of Representatives Interim Committee on Domestic Violence

Invited witness at hearings; November, 1999Lowcountry Children's Center Research Advisory Board, Founding member, 1996

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Public Health Association, 2012 to presentAmerican Psychological Association, 1992 to present

Division 37, Society for Research on Children, Youth, & Families, 1996 to presentSection 1, Section on Child Maltreatment, 1996 to present

Division 27, Society for Community Research in Action, 1992 to presentDivision 41, American Psychology & Law Society, 1992 to presentDivision 35, Society for Psychology of Women, 2001 to presentDivision 7, Developmental Psychology, 1996 to presentDivision 9, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 1996-2002

State Bar of Missouri, 1998 to presentState Bar of Texas, 1986 to presentState Bar of Louisiana, 1986 to presentInternational Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2004-2009Society for Prevention Research, 2001-2010Society for Research in Child Development, 1993-2008 American Evaluation Association, 2000-2005National Women’s Studies Association, 2001-2005

Program Administrators & Directors Advisory Council, 2001-2003Society for Research on Adolescence, 2001-2004American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, 1995-2000U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Admitted to practice 1986 to presentState Bar of Virginia, 1991 to 1996

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

UNC CharlotteMaster of Science in Public Health Program Committee, 2012 to presentBSPH Program Committee, 2013 to presentHealth Services Research Ph.D. Program Faculty, 2013 to presentInterdisciplinary Health Psychology Program

Core Faculty, 2009-2012, 2013 to presentAffiliated Faculty, 2007-2009, 2012-2013

Public Policy Ph.D. Program, Affiliated Faculty, 2008 to presentCenter for Professional and Applied Ethics, Center Faculty Associate, 2009 to present


UNC Charlotte (contd.)ePorfolio Faculty Team, Department of Public Health Sciences, 2014 to presentWomen + Girls Research Alliance, Research Affiliate, 2015 to presentCollege Review Committee, College of Health & Human Services, 2006-2006, 2013-2015BSPH Program Advisor, 2013-2014Department Review Committee, Department of Public Health Sciences, 2005-2006, 2012-2013

Chair, 2012-2013Member, University Professor Selection Committee, 2012-2013Public Health Programs Governance Committee, 2012-2013UNCC Liaison to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Graduation Cohort Task Force, 2010 Crossroads Charlotte

Advisory Board, 2008-2010Crossroads Learning Network, 2005-2007

Provost’s Senior Staff, 2005-2009Search Committee, Dean of the College of Computing & Informatics, 2008-2009Search Committee, Chair of the Department of Psychology, 2008-2009UNC Tomorrow, UNCC Community Outreach Committee, 2008Search Committee, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2005-2008Member, Special Research Ethics Review Committee, 2007Chair, Search Committee, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior & Administration

(Occupational and Environmental Health), 2006-2007Chair, Search Committee, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior & Administration (Health

Services Research), 2005-2006

UMKCAssociate Chair, Department of Psychology, 2004-2005Faculty Development, Merit & Evaluation Committee, 2005Chair, Search Committee, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2004-2005UMKC Publications Board, 2000-2005HIPAA Coordinator/Psychology Department, 2003-2005Clinical Health Psychology Program Committee (core faculty), 2001-2005Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Admissions Committee, 2004Psychology Master’s Program

Curriculum Committee, 2004-2005Admissions Committee, 2004

Life Sciences Millenium Committee, IRB Subcommittee, 2003Psychology Discipline/ Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program Committee, 1998-2003

Director, 1998-2000Women’s Council, Graduate Assistance Fund Selection Committee, 2001-2005Chancellor’s Extended Cabinet, 2003Women & Gender Studies Program Faculty, 1998-2005

Director, 2000-2003UMKC Women’s Center, Board of Directors, 2001-2003

Visiting Scholars Committee, 2001-2003The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, 21st Century Leadership Program,

Faculty Advisor for UMKC Campus, 2002-2003Department of Psychology, By-laws Committee, Chair, 2001-2003Search Committee, Assistant Professor in Psychology, 2002-2003


UMKC (contd.)Women’s Collaborative, 2000-2003Judge, SEARCH Competition for Undergraduate Research, 2002Search and Screening Committee for Director of the UMKC Women’s Center, 2001-2002UMKC Charter Schools Review Committee, 1998 -2001 Selection Committee, Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Community Service, 2001UMKC Urban Mission Task Force, 2000The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, Leadership Development Summer Program

Selection Committee, 2000, 2001Department of Psychology Honors Designation Taskforce, 2000Community Psychology Ph.D. Program Committee (core faculty), 1997-2000Community Psychology Ph.D. Program Student Admissions Committee, 1998-2000Department of Psychology Adjunct Faculty Policy Development Committee, 1999-2000Missouri/Martha Jane Phillips Starr Professorship in Women’s and Gender Studies Search

Committee, 1999Graduate School of Social Work Faculty Search Committee, 1998-1999Co-chair, Department of Psychology Faculty Search Committee, 1998-1999Assistant Coordinator, Graduate Teaching Program, Department of Psychology, 1998-1999Department of Psychology Undergraduate Program Review Committee, 1999 Community Psychology Ph.D. Program Visiting Faculty Search Committee, 1998Community Psychology Ph.D. Program New Student Orientation Program Committee, 1998Community Psychology Ph.D. Program Curriculum Task Force, 1997-1998

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Social Venture Partners Charlotte, 2009 to presentHealth and Wellness Committee, 2013 to presentInvestment Committee, 2013-2014SEED 20 Grant Review Committee, 2012

Centre College Parents Committee, 2013 to presentMyers Park Baptist Church, 2007 to present

Governance Oversight Servant Leadership Group, 2014 to presentEndowment Committee, 2013 to presentVolunteer, Stop Hunger Now, 2010, 2012, 2013Volunteer, Room in the Inn, 2011, 2012Team Captain, Saturday of Service, 2008

Alpha Phi Alumni, 1983 to presentFriends School of Charlotte, Board of Trustees, 2011-2013DVA Charlotte, 2012Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Senior Exit Review Board, 2011, 2012Children & Family Services Center, Board of Directors, 2010-2011The Charlotte Post Foundation, Board of Directors, 2007-2011Alexander Youth Network, Board of Directors, 2006-2011

Executive Committee, 2007-2009Chair, Planning Committee, 2007-2009

Boy Scouts of America, Mecklenburg County Council, Board of Directors, 2007-2010


COMMUNITY SERVICE (contd.)

Women’s Impact Fund, 2005-2009Arts & Culture Grantmaking Committee, 2005-2006

Volunteer, Freedom Schools, 2009Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2005-2007

Children’s Mission Visioning Committee, 2006Jellybean Conspiracy

Board of Directors, 2003-2005Advisory Council, 2005

The Angels of The Children’s Place, 2002-2005The Children’s Place

Board of Directors, 2002-2005Strategic Development Committee, 2004Strategic Planning Committee, 2004Assessment Committee, 2002-2004, 2005

Solace HouseBoard of Directors, 2004-2005Advisory Board, 2003-2004

HOMEFRONT, Steering Committee, 2004-2005Jackson County Legislative Roundtable on Child Advocacy, 2002-2005Trauma Support Network, Advisory Council, 2003 -2005Children’s TLC Friends Association, 2004-2005Jackson County Greenbook Initiative/Jackson County Co-occurrence Coalition, 2003-2005

Training Work Team Co-facilitator, 2003-2004Heart of America United Way, Regional Families and Neighborhood Issue Team, 2004Women’s Political Caucus, 2003-2005Community Together, 2002-2005St. Luke’s Medical Staff Wives, 1997-2005

Board of Directors, 1998-2002Secretary, 2001-2002Nominating Committee, 2000-2001, 2003-2004Coordinator of Book Club component of Round Robin Fundraiser, 1999-2001Designer Showhouse Committee, 2000-2001Winter Party Planning Committee, 1998-2000

Jackson County Greenbook Initiative/Jackson County Co-occurrence Coalition, 2003-2005 Training Work Team Co-facilitator, 2003-2004

Heart of America United Way, Regional Families and Neighborhood Issue Team, 2004Women’s Political Caucus, 2003-2005Community Together, 2002-2005St. Luke’s Medical Staff Wives, 1997-2005

Board of Directors, 1998-2002Secretary, 2001-2002Nominating Committee, 2000-2001, 2003-2004Coordinator of Book Club component of Round Robin Fundraiser, 1999-2001Designer Showhouse Committee, 2000-2001Winter Party Planning Committee, 1998-2000



Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, 1997-2005Shepherd’s Committee, 2000-2005Presbyterian Women of the Congregation, 1998-2005Mary’s Circle of Hope, 1998-2005Vacation Bible School Director, 2003Program Steering Committee for Witherspoon Place, 2002Hage Committee, 1999-2001Associate Pastor Nominating Committee, 1999-2000Sunday School Instructor, Grade 5, 1998-2000Vacation Bible School Instructor, Age 3, 1998, 1999

Coalition for Community Collaboration/Coalition for Positive Family Relationships/Community Together, 1997-2005

White Paper Development Task Force, 2001-2002Chairman, Conference Planning Task Force, Second Annual Research & Evaluation

Conference, 1998-1999 Co-chair, Research and Evaluation Committee/Task Force, 1998-1999Program Evaluation Standards and Best Practices Task Force, 1998-1999Chairman, Conference Planning Task Force, First Annual Research & Evaluation

Conference, 1997-1998Research and Evaluation Committee/Task Force, 1997-1999

Oak Park High School Senior Seminar Community Expert Panel participant, 2002Kansas City Evaluation Network, Founding member, 2000-2002Salvation Army, Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteer, 2001Central Exchange Women in Leadership Policy Taskforce, 2001Starr Symposium, Program Committee, 2000, 2001STOP Violence Coalition’s “Kindest Kansas Citian” Essay Contest, Reviewer, 1999, 2000 Junior Achievement, Classroom volunteer (Paseo High School, St. Francis Xavier Elementary

School), 2000-2001Supervised Visitation Centers Executive Directors Training Advisory Council, 1999-2000Domestic Violence Network, Board of Directors, June, 1999-2000St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School, Parents’ Guild Representative, 1999-2000Junior League of Kansas City, 1997-2004

Sustaining member, 2001-2004Board of Directors, Policy Governance Coordinator, 1999Community Research & Development Council, 1998-1999Chairman, Public Issues Committee, 1998-1999Ad hoc member/consultant, Community Development Team, 1998-1999Consultant, Board Advisory Team, 1998-1999Training Committee, 1997-1998Presenter, “Boardsmanship,” Training session, 1998Presenter, “The long-term impact of child maltreatment,” Training session, 1998

Mayor’s Safe Community Summit, Kansas City, MO, Facilitator, 1999Kansas City Celebration of Children/Protect Your Child Day, Presenter, “Assisting Children

Suffering from Exposure to Violence,”1999YouthFriends, Volunteer/mentor, 1998

Classroom Assistant, De La Salle Education Center, 1998



Junior League of Charleston, 1995-1997Public Affairs Committee, 1996-1997Presenter, "How to Deal with Difficult People," Leadershop, 1996Training Committee, 1995-1996

Medical University Women's Club, 1995-1997Executive Board, 1996-1997Co-chair, Ghostwalk, 1996Chairman, Publicity Committee, Ghostwalk, 1996

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC, 1995-1997Sunday School Instructor, Grade 3, 1995-1997Betty Noble Circle, 1995-1997Vacation Bible School Instructor, Grade 3, 1997Vacation Bible School Instructor, Grade 5K, 1996

Barrett Day Care Center, Board of Directors, 1994-1995First Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1991-1993

Sunday School Instructor, Fourth Grade, 1992-1993Junior League of Charlottesville, 1992-1995

Executive Board, 1994-1995Chairman, Public Affairs Committee, 1994-1995Virginia State Public Affairs Committee, 1994-1995Computer Committee, 1994-1995Future Planning Committee, 1994Public Affairs Committee, 1993-1995Holiday House Tour Executive Board, 1993Chairman, Holiday House Tour Special Events Committee, 1993

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