About the Center

The Center for Research on Violence Against Women strives to enhance the mission of the University of Kentucky by promoting excellence in scholarship, research and public service while improving the status of women on the university campus and across the Commonwealth.

Research

  • Contribute to the national research agenda on violence against women
  • Create a progressive research agenda for the Center for Research on Violence Against Women
  • Expand and support interdisciplinary research at UK

Scholarship

  • Enhance instruction and curriculum development on violence against women
  • Expand educational and research opportunities for graduate and professional students

Public Service

  • Translate research into practice
  • Promote collaboration among researchers, advocates and practitioners
  • Improve the safety and well-being of UK women