Commitment To Anti-Racism

We at the Resistance Lab write this statement with both heaviness and hope in our hearts following the recent murders by police of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade and the subsequent protests calling for change. It is important to note that these are not new events or new ideas, but rather conditions and…

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Get Involved

Please submit a resume/CV and statement of interest (including your research interests, and a reflection about why this research team would be a good fit for you) to Dr. Johnson at nij316@lehigh.edu. Also feel free to contact Dr. Johnson with any questions! All graduate, undergraduate, and community members are welcome to apply.

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Ongoing Projects

Most broadly, our research focuses on gender-based violence, and how various policies and programs aim to help survivors and/or victims of gender-based violence. We are currently engaged in a number of projects examining: Rape culture within the military, legal system, and college campuses Reporting structures for gender-based violence Development and examination of gender-based violence prevention…

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About the Current Team

Dr. Nicole (Nic) L. Johnson, Ph.D. (she/hers) My program of research is dedicated to the exploration and implementation of prevention programming (primary, secondary, and tertiary) for gender-based violence (e.g., rape, intimate partner violence, LGBTQ+ violence). I have conducted research on a wide variety of factors related to gender-based violence including: cultural norms, social support, social…

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Lehigh’s Queer History Highlights the Resistance Lab

Define it! A program implemented by the Resistance Lab was the first ever research study conducted by a faculty member studying the experiences of Lehigh’s LGBTQ+ students. Check out the rest of Lehigh’s Queer History with the link below! https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/pride-center/our-history?fbclid=IwAR0SbSN9nwmlp-SDJogrnjq8CTYJ41f-3nKjuZH3pBwoYXy94N9apVBxYWI

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