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Maria Galano

Associate Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences

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College of Natural Sciences

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The goal of Dr. Galano's research is to examine how trauma socialization – that is, how parents communicate information about trauma, fear, and threat – contributes to maladaptive outcomes in young children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). The knowledge gained from this research can be directly translated into family-based intervention strategies aimed at reducing the negative impact of IPV exposure in early-life. Given that IPV exposure in early-life can lead to chronic mental health conditions and later violence involvement (e.g., teen dating violence, youth violence), this research is vital to improving health and preventing violence exposure throughout the lifespan. As a CRF scholar, I aim to use feedback from peers and outside experts to further develop my project and create a strong grant proposal to fund this work.