Dr. Tara Richards & Dr. Chris Murphy will present findings from two studies conducted across several Maryland abuse intervention programs. A 2015 process evaluation sheds light on both the strengths and needs of programs across the state. A 2016 study examined the impact several programs had on reducing recidivism. Not a researcher? Fear not! Both of these presenters are committed to presenting their findings in a way that has utility for service providers.

Dr. Richards is an Asst Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska, Omaha and a faculty affiliate with the Nebraska Ctr for Justice Research and the Criminal Justice & Criminology Research Initiative at the Univ of Colorado Denver. Dr. Richards’ previous research on domestic violence offending includes analyzing recidivism among offenders in Massachusetts and treatment discharge data for more than 3,000 DV offenders. She also co-led survey and interview data collection with 100 treatment providers, probation officers, and victim advocates, an examination of victim advocates in multi-disciplinary treatment teams for domestic violence offender supervision, and an analysis of the implementation of state standards. 

Dr. Murphy is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in Batterer Intervention research and service delivery. Since 1994, he has directed the New Behaviors Program at HopeWorks of Howard County Maryland, a comprehensive clinical treatment, training, and research program focused on IPV offenders. Dr. Murphy’s research focuses on topics including the efficacy of interventions to reduce IPV; offender characteristics and clinical factors that predict BIP engagement and IPV recidivism; BIP process factors associated with violence cessation; and the role of alcohol and drug use in IPV. His work on motivating IPV offenders to change has had a substantial impact on BIP practice. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the 2015 Linda Saltzman Memorial Intimate Partner Violence Researcher Award from the Inst on Violence, Abuse & Trauma.

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This webinar is sponsored by House of Ruth Maryland and is approved for 1.5 FVIP CEs. You must attend the live version for credit.