Did you know? Over 1 in 3 adult women and men report having experienced intimate partner violence (or IPV), at some time in their lives, which includes experiences of psychological aggression, physical and sexual violence, and stalking (National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2015).  These experiences are common among undergraduates and young adults, and can even continue after relationships end.  Together, these forms of IPV, or interpersonal violence, can lead to a number of negative mental health outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and physical health problems for survivors.

In her role as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Towson University, Dr. Dardis specializes in the areas of interpersonal violence and trauma. In the Laboratory for Interpersonal Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies,  Dr. Dardis works with students to answer questions regarding experiences of violence perpetration and victimization, and the impact of violence on its survivors. You can view selected publications here, or download Dr. Dardis’s full CV here. Dr. Dardis is also a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland. You can read more about Dr. Dardis’ background here.

You can contact Dr. Dardis by emailing her at cdardis@towson.edu.