New ideas about identity, violence, and the state – and opposition to them – animate Adelman's research on families and schools,

Warner’s research and teaching areas are religion and politics, the military, and the political economy of corruption in the global political economy.

Dr. Reed's research focuses on community-based dating and sexual abuse prevention, digital dating abuse and positive youth development.

Dr. Wachter's goal is to generate applied research for local, national, and international practitioners and policy makers to alleviate the psychosocial consequences of forced migration and violence against women.