Presenter - Dr. Kathryn Graham

Dr. Kathryn Graham is a Senior Scientist and Head of Social and Community Prevention Research in the Social, Prevention and Health Policy Research Department. Dr. Graham is also an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Western Ontario and Professor (Adjunct), National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia.

Areas of Research

Dr. Graham’s current research focuses on the role of alcohol in aggressive behaviour both in licensed premises and between intimate partners, the social context of aggression and gender differences in the relationship between alcohol and aggression. She led the development and evaluation of the Safer Bars program to reduce aggression in licensed premises which has received international recognition and has influenced bar staff training across Canada and around the world. In 2002, Dr. Graham received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for her contributions to applying research knowledge to community interventions. Her book (with Ross Homel) on preventing bar violence, “Raising the bar” was recently published by Willan Publishing, United Kingdom. She is also senior editor of the forthcoming book entitled “Unhappy hours. Alcohol and Partner Violence in the Americas” which will be published by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in English and Spanish in 2009.