Amanda L. Vasquez

Acting Manager, Center for Victim Studies

Amanda L. Vasquez is a research analyst with the Authority’s Center for Victim Studies. Amanda received her master’s degree in criminology, law, and justice, and a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology and criminal justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She is currently finishing her doctorate in criminology, law, and justice, also from UIC, with a concentration in gender and women studies. Amanda is particularly interested in issues related to violence against women, particularly sex trafficking, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. Her dissertation focuses on the intersection of sexual assault and sex trafficking.

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Academic Background

• Bachelor of Arts, Applied Psychology and Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Master or Arts, Criminology, Law, and Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago

Areas of Interest

Violence against women, sexual assault, sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, and intimate partner violence