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Michelle D. Hand, PhD, MSW, LSW

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*Additional abstracts are in prep and under review, so please check back soon to learn about additional upcoming virtual conferences.

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35) Hand, M. (2021, November). Arts-based approaches to addressing sexual violence and trauma: A systematic scoping review. [Interactive poster presentation]. Accepted for the 67th Annual Program Meeting of

the Council on Social Work Education, Orlando, FL.

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34) Hand, M. (2021, July). Perceptions of sexual violence in later life, barriers and solutions to prevention. [Interactive poster presentation]. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Denver, CO. https://alz.org/diversity-health-disparity-conference-alzheimers-dementia/downloads/Addressing-Health-Disparities-Program-Alzheimer%27s-Association-2021.pdf

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33) Hand, M. (2021, January). Perceptions of sexual violence, particularly in later life: A logistic regression and chi-Square analysis of a factorial vignette survey on ability to label SV and reportability [Interactive poster presentation]. The 25th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Virtual Event. https://sswr.confex.com/sswr/2021/webprogram/Paper43888.html

 

32) Hand, M. (January, 2021). A systematic scoping review of perceptions of sexual violence in later life and approaches to prevention [Interactive poster presentation]. The 25th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Virtual Event. https://sswr.confex.com/sswr/2021/webprogram/Paper43763.html

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31) Hand, M. & Gibson, A. (2020, July). Determining capacity for individuals with dementia to give sexual consent: A scoping review to guide best practice [Interactive poster presentation]. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Virtual Event. www.alz.org/aaic/overview.asp

 

30) Hand, M. (2020, April).  Using visual art-based therapy to address sexual trauma: Implications for research [Interactive poster presentation]. Accepted for the 20th International Conference on Integrated Care, Sibenik, Croatia. (Conference cancelled).

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29) Hand, M. (2019, November).  Elder sexual abuse: A review of legally mandated approaches toward prevention and future implications [Interactive poster presentation]. The Gerontological Society of America’s 71st Annual Scientific Meeting: Globalizing Social Problems, Austin, TX.

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28) Hand, M. (2019, October). Elder sexual abuse: A scoping review of its nature, prevalence and prevention  [Interactive poster presentation]. The Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Denver, CO.

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27) Beaujolais, B. & Hand, M. (2019, January). Prostitution court diversion programs: A scoping review  of program components and impact [Interactive poster presentation]. Accepted for the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA.

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26) Beaujolais, B. & Hand, M. (2018, January). An exploration of feminist self-defense programs as a strategy to prevent sexual violence on college campuses: A systematic review [Interactive poster presentation]. The 21st Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C.

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25) Hand, M. & Beaujolais, B. (2017, November). A systematic review of sexual assault prevention methods for older adults: Exploring the hidden needs of a growing population [Interactive poster presentation]. The 19th International Conference on Anthropology, Venice, Italy.

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24) Hand, M. & Beaujolais, B. (2017, October). Preventing sexual violence among older adult women and  men: A systematic review [Interactive poster presentation]. The 63rd Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

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23) Hand, M. & Beaujolais, B. (2017, January).  A systematic review of approaches used to address sexual assault among older adults: Exploring the hidden needs of a growing yet underrepresented population [Interactive poster presentation]. The 20th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

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22) Beaujolais, B. & Hand, M. (2017, January). Exploring strengths-based strategies used to prevent sexual trauma within the community: A systematic review [Interactive poster presentation]. The 20th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

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George Mason University

College of Public Health
Department of Social Work
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Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

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Exploring and Addressing Violence and Trauma
through Multi-level Non-pharmacological Interventions
for Greater Wellbeing and Among
At-risk Communities Across the Lifespan

Professional Development

  • Public Speaking​

    • Trauma, Resilience and Healing

    • Sexual Violence, Trafficking and Healing Across the Lifespan​

    • Trauma-informed Teaching, Research and Practice

    • Nature- and Arts-based Strategies​ for Mental Health and Trauma

    • Research (e.g., Systematic, Scoping, Rapid and General Literature Reviews)

 

  • Trauma-informed Consultation and Coaching                for Individuals, Agencies and Organizations

    • ​Trauma-informed Healthcare and Social Work​

    • Trauma-informed Teaching and Mentorship

    • Trauma-informed Research

 

  • PhD Candidate and Job Market Consultation and Coaching 

    • Highlights on Qualifications

      • Successful Dissertation Defense as a First-Gen Graduate, while Teaching and in Practice, as a Parent (Support is Essential)

      • 12 Campus Visit Invitations, Resulting in Multiple Offers ​

      • Pre- and Post-pandemic TT Market Experience 

      • Relevant Service: Candidacy, Dissertation and Search Committee Experience

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Teaching Skills and Software

  • Curriculum, Syllabus and Lecture Development

  • Extensive Independent In-Person, Online and Hybrid Lecture Experience

  • Collaborative Study Abroad Leadership

  • Formal and Informal Mentorship

 

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Advanced Quantitative Methods and Software

  • Scoping and Rapid Reviews

  • Multiple Hierarchical and Logistic Regression Analysis

  • Chi-Square Analysis

  • Survey design and Implementation

  • Red Cap and Qualtrics

  • SPSS

 

Advanced Qualitative Methods and Software

  • Individual Interviews and Focus Groups

  • Thematic Analysis and Synthesis

  • Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

  • Discourse Analysis

  • Grounded Theory

  • Case Study

  • NVivo and Excel

 

Advanced Mixed Methods

  • Multistage Transformative Methods

  • Community-Based Participatory Research

 

Research, Writing and Presentation Collaboration

  • Excellent Written Skills, with a Record of High Impact First-authored Publications

    • Experience Successfully Training Colleagues and Students on Research and APA Formatting​

  • Over 50 Peer-reviewed National and International Conference Presentations

 

Social Work Practice Skills

  • Case Management

  • Individual, Group and Family Therapy

  • Structural Family and Solutions-Focused Therapy, as well as Trauma-Informed Approaches

  • Arts-based Social Work

  • School Social Work

  • Medical Social Work

  • Urban and Rural Social Work

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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