Dr. Casey Taft

Biography

Casey T. Taft, PhD, is a Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. He focuses on critical issues related to intimate partner violence within civilian and military populations. His research explores the underlying mechanisms linking PTSD to violence perpetration and develops interventions designed to prevent and treat intimate partner violence. Previously affiliated with the University of Maryland for his PhD, Taft's work as a psychologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System enhances the foundation for his research initiatives. He actively directs multiple significant grants, including a randomized controlled trial for a trauma-informed partner violence intervention program and studies on the implementation of prevention strategies for violence-related outcomes. Taft has received notable recognition for his contributions to research on mental health and trauma in veterans, fostering healthier relationships and breaking cycles of violence. His focus on evidence-based practices continue to make substantial impacts in the field of psychology and public health.

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