Majors:
Criminology and Criminal Justice & Psychology

Project:
A Study on the Relationship Between Community Centers and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Victimization

Xaimara has always been passionate about violence against women. In her research, she examined victimization rates across the United States to determine if the presence of IPV organizations and community services lowered victimization against women.

Faculty Mentor:
Luzi Shi, teaching professor of criminology and criminal justice

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“I want to continue with my research on violence against women, perhaps even publish my work. With this fellowship, I have gained more experience in research and it has also showed me that there is more to know about how violence against women is preventable.” –Xaimara Marquez