Curriculum Vitae Lauren Bennett Cattaneo, Ph.D. BUSINESS ADDRESS LICENSURE George Mason University Licensed clinical psychologist Department of Psychology #0810003635 4400 University Drive, MS 3F5 Virginia Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (703) 993-4728 Fax: (703) 993-1359 E-mail: lcattane@gmu.edu EDUCATION 1995-2001 University of Maryland, College Park Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology, December 2001 M.A. in Clinical/Community Psychology, June 1997 1988-1992 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 1992 PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS and AFFILIATIONS George Mason University, Department of Psychology, Fairfax, VA Associate Professor of Psychology 2010-present Director of Clinical Training 2014-2017 Associate Director of Clinical Training 2011-2014 Assistant Professor of Psychology 2003-2010 Affiliate, Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (now SAIL) 2014-present Affiliate, Women’s and Gender Studies Program 2004-present Safe Horizon, New York City Research Affiliate 2016-present Domestic Violence Action Research Collaborative (DV-ARC) 2017-present Member – collaborate with DC Coalition against Domestic Violence and local researchers and practitioners to conduct research informing services for domestic violence survivors in the District of Columbia The National Center for Policy Research for Women and Families 2003 Senior Policy Research Associate - Provided research expertise on issues relevant to women and families.
GRANTS Spencer Foundation New Civics Initiative Grant, for “From Service Learning to Civic Action: The Role of Cognitive Processes and Socioeconomic Status.” (2014-2018). $49,992. American Psychological Foundation Raymond A. and Rosalee G. Weiss Innovative Research and Programs Grant, for “Developing a theoretically-informed measure of empowerment for intimate partner violence victims” (2009) $8,750. Grants from George Mason University: Multi-disciplinary Curriculum Impact Grant for “Developing a minor in social justice and mass incarceration” 2018-2019. Seed Grant 2011-2012 Summer Research Grants, 2005, 2008. Center for Social Science Research Grant, for “Risk assessment in intimate partner violence: Moving research in practical directions” 2007. HONORS AND AWARDS Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. Annual award given in recognition of teaching excellence in areas related to the psychological study of social issues and in recognition of mentoring of students in policy relevant research. 2018. Teaching Excellence Award, George Mason University. University-wide award for excellence in teaching and mentorship, 2017. Seeds of Change Award: Outstanding Faculty Partner. University-wide award for “outstanding community engagement within the Northern Virginia and George Mason University communities,” 2017. Changing Lives Award, Shelter House. Award given to Community Engagement for Social Change class, which I developed and instruct, for students’ work in placements at this organization. 2016. Nominated for 2012 OSCAR Mentor Award, George Mason University Nominated for 2009 best article award by Violence Against Women, Bennett Cattaneo, L., Goodman, L., Kohn, L. Epstein, D.E. & Zanville, H.A. (2009). The Victim Informed Prosecution Project: A quasi-experimental test of a collaborative model for cases of intimate partner violence. Violence against Women, 15(10), 1227-1247. First place in valuable contributions to reducing the incidence of domestic violence in communities, for “Longitudinal helpseeking patterns among victims of intimate partner violence: the relationship between legal and extralegal services” poster presented at the Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Partner Violence Conference, Rochester, 2007.
Psychological Dynamics of Domestic Violence, University of Porto Summer Institute on Clinical Psychological Science. Invited workshop at Evidence-based Interventions for Enhancing Psychological Adjustment and Well-Being, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal (Summer 2015). A Client-Centered Approach to Risk Assessment Invited workshop at Real Safety: Domestic Violence Conference, Safe Horizon, New York City (Fall 2013). Back to the Future: Survivor-Centered Practice and Empowerment in IPV Services Invited presentation in speaker series for Safe Horizon, New York City (Spring, 2012). Domestic Violence 101 Invited presentation for clinical psychology interns at Catholic University Counseling Center (Spring 2013) Invited presentation for externs at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Fairfax, VA (Spring, 2012) Invited presentation for practicum students at the Center for Psychological Services, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (Summer 2012) Risk Assessment: Battered Women v. Professionals – Who’s the Wiser? Invited webinar sponsored by the Battered Women’s Justice Project, distributed nationally (Spring 2011). National Institute of Justice Stalking Research Workshop Invited participant at workshop to discuss next steps in NIJ research agenda on stalking. Arlington, VA (Spring 2010). The dynamics of intimate partner violence: Clinical implications Invited presentation at grand rounds of the Washington School of Psychiatry. Washington, DC (Spring 2010). Understanding intimate partner stalking: Implications for offering victim services Invited participant at working conference. Co-hosted by Safe Horizon and John Jay Criminal Justice College, New York City (Spring 2009). Safety assessment and risk management: the need for innovation and evaluation in the field Lecture and Q&A session for organizational leadership at Safe Horizon, New York City, (Spring 2008). Interview for ABC’s 20/20 Nationally televised interview for domestic violence segment by ABC’s news magazine, 20/20, (Aired August 13, 2004). Children who witness domestic violence: Impact and intervention. Lecture at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents, Rockville, MD, (Summer, 2004).