Veronica R. Barrios

Educational Credentials

• Ph.D., Family Science and Human Development, Montclair State University
• M.A., Forensic Psychology and Counseling, College of Saint Elizabeth
• B.A., Psychology-Summa Cum Laude, Montclair State University

Biography

Veronica R. Barrios, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University (OH). Her primary scholarly work focuses on understanding and exposing the culture of nondisclosure of sexual violence. Barrios works with survivors of sexual violence and clinical practitioners to develop clinical tools that facilitate disclosure of sexual violence and elucidate family dynamics and socially mandated rules involved in silencing practices. Her secondary research area revolves around Latinx families and the educational experiences of Latinx students. She is also a certified program evaluator who focuses on working with grassroots organizations. Barrios integrates theory, research, and practice to create scholarly work that can be used by communities.

Courses Taught

• Interpersonal Violence (FSW 451/551)
• Culturally Informed Practice (FSW 415/515)

Research Interests

Barrios’ research focuses on understanding and exposing the culture of nondisclosure of sexual violence. She integrates theory, research, and practice to assist in increasing social accountability for continued sexual violence. Barrios works with survivors of sexual violence to inform family and social practices that silence, and to develop training for mental health practitioners around sexual abuse trauma and transformative interviewing in practice. Another area of research that Barrios engages in is understanding how to work with, research, and teach about Latino Families in the United States.

Academic Background

• Family Science
• Human Development

Professional Experience

• 2018-current Assistant Professor, Miami University, Oxford, OH
  • Interpersonal Violence-FSW451/551; SOC 451/551; WGS 451/551
  • Culturally Informed Practice-FSW 415/515
• 2016-2017 Adjunct Professor William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
  • Psychology of Aggression-PSYC 381
• Spring 2017 Adjunct Professor, Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ
  • Geographies of Experience: Educational Inequality -GEO-103
• Spring 2013 Adjunct Professor Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ
  • Introduction to Psychology-PSYC 101
• 2012-2013 Adjunct Professor, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
  • Sensation and Perception-PSYC 341
  • Introduction to Psychology-PSYC 100
  • Abnormal Psychology-PSYC 340
  • Research Methods I-PSYC 230
  • Cognitive Psychology-PSYC 309
• 2012-2013 Adjunct Professor Felician College, Lodi, NJ
  • Introduction to Psychology-PSYC 101
  • Psychology of Personality-PSYC 407
  • Psychology of Health and Illness-PSYC 377
  • Adolescent Psychology-PSYC 202
• 2016-2018 Adjunct Professor, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
  • Families in Society: Familias Latinas en los Estados Unidos-FCST 120
  • Family Development over the Life Course-FCST 348

Honors, Awards, and Grants

• Evaluation of the Butler County Success Program, Co-Researcher
  Funded Fall 2020 $18,000
• Evaluation of the Butler County Success Program, Co-Researcher
  Funded Fall 2021 $18,000
• EHS External Grant Proposal Development, Principal Investigator
  Funded Fall 2019 $3,000.00
• Evaluation of the Butler County Success Program, Co-Researcher
  Funded Fall 2019 $18,000
• National Institute of Justice Principal Investigator, Unfunded
  Spring 2019 $539,402.00
• Evaluation of the Butler County Success Program Co-Researcher
  Funded Fall 2018 $18,000.00
• EHS Interdisciplinary Team Grant Co-Researcher Funded
  Spring 2019 $5,843.00
• EHS Mentoring Grant Co-Researcher
  Funded Spring 2019 $1,885.00
• EHS Summer Research Award Principal Researcher,
  Funded Winter 2019 $6,000.00

Podcast

Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Culture of Non-Disclosure in Sexual Violence

In this episode, Veronica Barrios, Ph.D., an assistant professor of family science and social work at Miami University, joins us to discuss the alarming statistics of sexual violence and the pervasive culture of non-disclosure. Learn why so many cases go unreported and the role of intersectionality in victims' decision-making.