Center for Research on Ending Violence

We are committed to producing innovative, multidisciplinary research, with an emphasis on evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies to address all forms of violence and abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic that occurs across the lifespan from childhood into adulthood. The scope of our research varies from federally funded projects to smaller local evaluations. We are committed to using practice to inform our research, and to translating our research to inform practice. Our research is collaborative and engages a wide range of community-based partners.

We are proud to offer the Certificate on Interpersonal Violence and Trauma (C-IVT), the country’s first MSW social work certificate program of its kind. This certificate program allows students in their advanced-year studies to specialize on issues relating to violence against women and children.

Note: If you are not a current MSW student but are interested in further education, see information on our Continuing Education Certificates in Violence Against Women.

At the REV Center, we are committed to partnering with leaders from the nonprofit, government, corporate, and academic sectors in all aspects of our work. Community Engagement activities include customizing professional training for practitioners in the field, staying connected to our partners and colleagues, and translating and distributing research findings to a broad audience.

Want to know more about our training opportunities? Read about our latest partnership with Homeless Solutions, a New Jersey-based nonprofit! 

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General inquiries: revcenter@ssw.rutgers.edu

Inquiries about the Certificate on Interpersonal Violence and Trauma (C-IVT) program: vawcmsw@ssw.rutgers.edu 

For training inquiries: training@ssw.rutgers.edu

Address
Center for Research on Ending Violence
123 Church Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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848-932-4397

Leadership Team Directory

Sarah McMahon, Ph.D., MSW, LSW
Director
smcmahon@ssw.rutgers.edu
848-932-4393

Chiara Sabina, Ph.D.
Associate Director
cs1625@ssw.rutgers.edu
848-932-1759

Victoria Banyard, Ph.D.
Core Faculty
vb358@ssw.rutgers.edu

Rupa Khetarpal, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Teaching and Coordinator, Certificate Program
rkhetarpal@ssw.rutgers.edu
848-932-4396

Jennifer Waddell, MPA
Center Coordinator
jw1176@ssw.rutgers.edu
848-932-4397

Maxine Davis, Ph.D.
Core Faculty
md1590@ssw.rutgers.edu

Victoria Banyard, Ph.D.
Core Faculty
vb358@ssw.rutgers.edu

Full-Time Staff

Arielle Joy (AJ) Brent, MS
Administrative Assistant
ab2332@ssw.rutgers.edu

Gabrielle Gault, MSW, LSW
Training Coordinator
ggault@ssw.rutgers.edu

Julia Cusano, Ph.D.
Research Specialist
jlc453@ssw.rutgers.edu

Rachel Connor-Hunt, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
rachel.connor@rutgers.edu

Sierra Crubaugh
Program Coordinator II
sac332@ssw.rutgers.edu

Simone Snyder, MSW
University-Wide Faculty & Staff Training and TA Coordinator
sms694@ssw.rutgers.edu

Thomas E. Benjamin
Research Project Assistant- Enhancing Victim Services Project
tb629@ssw.rutgers.edu