Event Speakers' Biography
Creating a Culture of Care: How Unleashing the Power of Healthy Relationships and Bystander Intervention Can Make a Difference
(Speakers)
Dr. Alondra Garza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice in the College of
Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown. She received her Ph.D. in Criminal
Justice from Sam Houston State University in 2022. As a researcher, she specializes
in the criminal justice response to violence against women, including intimate partner
violence and sexual assault. She focuses on trauma-informed and culturally relevant
research, evaluations, and Latina victims of violence. To date, much of her work is
in partnership with criminal justice agencies, practitioners, and community-based
organizations. Her recent work has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as
Homicide Studies, Violence Against Women, & Crime & Delinquency, among others. She currently teaches courses such as Victimology, Research Methods
in Criminal Justice, and Research Design and Methods.
Kenneth Scott is a passionate advocate for Social Health. He obtained two degrees as a student-athlete from the University of Utah and received numerous accolades for his leadership, community service, athletics, and academic performance. Furthermore, he was awarded the Most Inspirational Male Student-Athlete and got opportunities to play professionally in the NFL and CFL. Currently, he oversees the DVHRT Pilot Program within the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) under the Domestic Violence High-Risk Team (DVHRT), which helps individuals who have caused harm in intimate partner relationships become better partners, parents, and individuals.
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