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One of the things I like most about Old Dominion University is its diversity.\u00a0 On all levels, ODU is a diverse and vibrant community.\u00a0 Our diversity can be traced to an institutional commitment to embracing differences and building an inclusive community.\u00a0 Our university has been identified as one of the top institutions graduating African American students in the United States. In addition, we offer numerous courses related to diversity.\u00a0 I am particularly proud of the Diversity Studies<\/a> certificate I created several years ago to package these courses in a way that helps students learn about diversity across courses.\u00a0 In addition, early in my career I was the Principal Investigator on a project developing a training program titled Cultural Diversity and Domestic Violence.<\/p>\n

My philosophy is that the more we can understand our differences, the more we can embrace them.\u00a0My focus on elder abuse as a research topic is grounded in diversity ideals.\u00a0 We often assume that all crime victims are alike, but that is far from reality.\u00a0 Research tends to focus on younger victims, with little focus given to older victims.\u00a0Using a diversity lens, my hope is to generate awareness and understanding about the topic.\u00a0 I have written two books and dozens of articles on the topic.\u00a0 Here are a few:<\/p>\n