In partnership with Anna Pederson and Dr. Sara Bridges, this project used a Delphi methodology to understand the wants and needs of sex workers regarding mental health.

Toward Affirming Therapy: What Sex Workers Want and Need from Mental Health Providers

Funded by the World Childhood Foundation and in partnership with Up! International and Urban Light Thailand. This research explores the experiences of boys, young men, and transgender people regarding online sex trade and sexual exploitation in Thailand.

“Tell Them What Happened to Me”: An Exploration of Online and Offline Sexual Exploitation of Males and SOGIE-Diverse Young People in Northern Thailand

This project, in collaboration with Urban Light Thailand, involved the collection of data regarding foreigners attitudes towards individuals who sell sex in the region. This effort resulted in scholarly publications and the implementation of findings in subsequent grant proposals and awareness campaigns to decrease violence and increase understanding of individuals involved in sex trade in Thailand.

The Influence of Gender and Customer Status on Foreigners' Perceptions of Individuals who Sell Sex in Thailand

Foreigners’ Attitudes Toward Individuals Who Sell Sex in Thailand: A Prototype Study

In collaboration with the LGBT+ research team at the University of Memphis, this effort involved the collection and analysis of data regarding experiences and impact of trauma among the LGBT+ community.

The Validity of the Conformity to Feminine Norms Inventory with Sexual and Gender Minority Women

Interpersonal Trauma, and PTSD Symptomology among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals: A Closer Look at Gender, Minority Stress, and Help-Seeking Behaviors

Bisexual Invisibility in Trauma: PTSD Symptomology, and Mental Healthcare Experiences Among Bisexual Women and Men versus Lesbians and Gay Men

This project involved the construction of a scale to assess attitudes towards individuals who sell sex. This effort resulted in scholarly publications and the dissemination of the ATISS to community partners for external use.

The Development and Validation of the Attitudes Towards Individuals who Sell Sex Inventory