Research Expertise:
Sexual Victimization | Perpetration, Sexual Risk Taking, Perceptions of Sexual Aggression, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Readiness to Change Processes

My research agenda includes laboratory based experimental research examining 1) men’s engagement in sexually aggressive behavior, 2) women’s risk recognition for sexually inappropriate behaviors, and 3) observer perceptions of sexually aggressive behavior. I developed an alcohol administration laboratory to examine intoxication as a precursor to sexual decision-making. I also use survey-based methods to understand the correlates of sexually aggressive and risky behaviors, as well as factors related to successful substance abuse treatment and twelve-step engagement.

Honors and Awards:
Rowan University Teaching and Advising Wall of Fame
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Outstanding mentor

Member of:
American Psychological Association,
International Academy of Sex Research
Research Society on Alcoholism
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality