Kimberly Mitchell, Ph.D. is a Research Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire and a Senior Research Scientist at the Crimes against Children Research Center. Her areas of research include youth exposure to violence generally, with specific emphasis in the areas of technology-facilitated crimes against children, child sex trafficking, exposure to suicide, bias and hate crimes, and drug endangered children. Her work also focuses on these issues among populations with health disparities, particularly sexual and gender minority youth. Findings from Dr. Mitchell’s research has been at the forefront of building a knowledge base around the epidemiology and risk factors for technology-related problems and other critical adolescent health concerns, including sex trafficking and exposure to suicide. Her research has provided the foundation for the development of public policy, media campaigns, police training, and prevention programs in the area of child safety and well-being. She is the author of over 180 peer-reviewed papers in her field, including publications in the Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, American Psychologist, Pediatrics, Journal of Adolescent Health, Child Abuse & Neglect, and Child Maltreatment.
