Catie interviews Dr. Leila Wood, associate professor and Director of Evaluation at the Center for Violence Prevention at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. In this interview, Dr. Wood talks with Catie about research ethics and exploitation, IPV prevention and intervention, and the greater understanding of what is accessible survivor advocacy. Dr. Woods also discusses the gaps that exist in current IPV research and practices, and how practitioners can create sustainable change in the lives of survivors.

Content/Trigger Warning: Please note, content discussed in these conversations are related to violence, abuse, and victimization. Episodes often contain content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions of the topic and take care of yourself.