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Jill S. Levenson

Jill S. Levenson

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Psychology

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51
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10416
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5226
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Overview

Jill S. Levenson is affiliated with Barry University in the United States and conducts research primarily in the fields of psychology and social sciences, with a strong focus on clinical psychology and sociology. Their work addresses various topics including child abuse and trauma, psychopathy and forensic psychiatry related to sexual offending, criminal justice, LGBTQ health and identity, homelessness, and intimate partner and family violence.

Their recent publications reflect these areas of study and include:

  • Frequencies and patterns of adverse childhood events in LGBTQ+ youth (2020), published in Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Translating Trauma-Informed Principles into Social Work Practice (2020), published in Social Work
  • Trauma-informed and affirmative mental health practices with LGBTQ+ clients (2021), published in Psychological Services
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Sexual Offenders: Associations With Sexual Recidivism Risk and Psychopathology (2020), published in Sexual Abuse
  • Life on "the List" is a Life Lived in Fear: Post-Conviction Traumatic Stress in Men Convicted of Sexual Offenses (2020), published in International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology

Jill S. Levenson frequently publishes in venues such as:

  • Sexual Abuse
  • International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
  • Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Social Work
  • Psychological Services

Their collaborative network includes frequent co-authors Melissa D. Grady, Danielle Arlanda Harris, Shelley Kavanagh, Wayne A. Logan, and Shelley L. Craig.

Levenson's scholarly output extends to book publications, including a work published by Cambridge University Press titled Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Laws (2021).

Their research topics cover:

  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
  • LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Crime Patterns and Interventions

Their work integrates trauma-informed approaches and affirmative practices, especially with marginalized populations such as LGBTQ+ clients, emphasizing the translation of theoretical principles into practical social work interventions.

Overall, Jill S. Levenson's academic contributions encompass both empirical research and applied methodologies that span clinical, social, and forensic psychology, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to complex social issues.

Best Publications

  • Public Perceptions About Sex Offenders and Community Protection Policies

    Jill S. Levenson;Yolanda N. Brannon;Timothy Fortney;Juanita Baker

  • The Effect of Megan’s Law on Sex Offender Reintegration:

    Jill S. Levenson;Leo P. Cotter

  • Megan's Law and its impact on community re-entry for sex offenders.

    Jill S. Levenson;David A. D'Amora;Andrea L. Hern

  • Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice

    Jill S Levenson

  • The Impact of Sex Offender Residence Restrictions: 1,000 Feet From Danger or One Step From Absurd?

    Jill S. Levenson;Leo P. Cotter

  • Collateral Damage: Family Members of Registered Sex Offenders

    Jill Levenson;Richard Tewksbury

  • Social Policies Designed to Prevent Sexual Violence: The Emperor's New Clothes?

    Jill S. Levenson;David A. D'Amora

  • The Impact of Specialized Sex Offender Legislation on Community Reentry

    Cynthia Calkins Mercado;Shea Alvarez;Jill S Levenson

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences in the Lives of Male Sex Offenders Implications for Trauma-Informed Care

    Jill S. Levenson;Gwenda M. Willis;David S. Prescott

  • Desistance and Attitudes Towards Sex Offenders: Facilitation or Hindrance?

    Gwenda M. Willis;Jill S. Levenson;Tony Ward

  • Sex Offender Residence Restrictions: Unintended Consequences and Community Reentry:

    Jill S. Levenson;Andrea L. Hern

  • Collateral consequences of sex offender residence restrictions

    Jill S. Levenson

  • Engagement, Denial, and Treatment Progress Among Sex Offenders in Group Therapy

    Jill S. Levenson;Mark J. Macgowan

  • Reliability of sexually violent predator civil commitment criteria in Florida.

    Jill S. Levenson

  • Examining the Impact of Sex Offender Residence Restrictions on Housing Availability

    Kristen M Zgoba;Jill S Levenson;Tracy McKee

  • Stress experiences of family members of registered sex offenders.

    Richard Tewksbury;Jill Levenson

  • Residential Proximity to Schools and Daycares: An Empirical Analysis of Sex Offense Recidivism

    Paul A. Zandbergen;Jill S. Levenson;Timothy C. Hart

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences and Arrest Patterns in a Sample of Sexual Offenders

    Jill S. Levenson;Kelly M. Socia

  • Sexual Predator Civil Commitment: A Comparison of Selected and Released Offenders:

    Jill S. Levenson

  • Linking Adverse Childhood Effects and Attachment: A Theory of Etiology for Sexual Offending.

    Melissa D Grady;Jill S Levenson;Tess Bolder

  • Who are the people in your neighborhood? A descriptive analysis of individuals on public sex offender registries.

    Alissa R. Ackerman;Andrew John Rawson Harris;Jill S. Levenson;Kristen M. Zgoba

Frequent Co-Authors

Elizabeth J. Letourneau
Elizabeth J. Letourneau Johns Hopkins University
Tony Ward
Tony Ward Victoria University of Wellington
Michael H. Miner
Michael H. Miner University of Minnesota
Raymond A. Knight
Raymond A. Knight Brandeis University
Elizabeth L. Jeglic
Elizabeth L. Jeglic John Jay College of Criminal Justice
David Thornton
David Thornton Haukeland University Hospital

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