Jess is a Lecturer in Criminology and Justice studies at RMIT University. She is a qualified social worker and criminologist, with a particular interest in the connections between theory and practice. She has ten years experience in community based organisations as a counsellor, caseworker and advocate, with a focus on victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and disability.
Jess' areas of research include family violence and trauma informed practice. She currently coordinates Case Management Practice and teaches into the Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.