Professor Dr. Emily Strohacker

Biography

Emily R. Strohacker is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Penn State Harrisburg. Her research focuses on various forms of victimization, examining experiences such as cyberbullying, human trafficking, and sexual violence, as well as the impacts these harms have on victims’ health, behavior, and engagement with justice systems. Additionally, her work explores systemic barriers that contribute to the silence of victims and investigates how institutions—especially law enforcement—respond to the needs of these individuals. Her findings aim to inform effective and compassionate policy and practice in the field of criminal justice.

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