Asha M. Kadir, PhD, is the Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Education Specialist at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s Pleasantville Campus and holds a PhD in mental health counseling from ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ. Before her current role, Dr. Kadir earned an MS in clinical mental health counseling from Lynn University, where she co-authored the workbook Finding Your OASES: Strategies for Coping with Stress and Developing a Resilient Identity. This work continues to inform her practice as she integrates resilience-building techniques into her support for students. Dr. Kadir's approach is firmly rooted in evidence-based practice, a cornerstone of her efforts in sexual violence prevention and education. Her unwavering commitment to research-driven methodologies underpins her dedication to fostering a supportive and resilient environment for ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ students, ensuring the highest quality of care and support.
Over the summer, our office strengthened its connections with various on-campus departments. I'm very excited about the upcoming collaborations and wonderful events we have yet to plan and successfully execute this academic year. The new workshop approach, implemented with UNV 101, allows all students to learn about our services, consent, and healthy relationships, which makes me enthusiastic and optimistic about the increased impact.
The Pace Community can get involved in multiple ways. Sign up for one of our workshops or contact us for partnerships and collaborations. We are always open to attending events, so please feel free to reach out!
Creating a campus free of interpersonal violence requires the involvement of many people and is a collaborative effort. I suggest using your voice and showing your support. We all have a part to play in preventing violence and supporting survivors. This can involve speaking out when we witness it, reevaluating how we handle consent in our relationships, and educating ourselves with knowledge and resources to support and empower survivors.
We are organizing and planning events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This fall, watch for these and many more upcoming programs. The best way to stay updated is .
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Congratulations to Elisabeth Haub School of LawÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s ADR Mediation Team on an outstanding performance at the Client Counseling Competition. This unique competition centered on legal challenges arising from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Ultimately, the Pace Haub Law team, Melanie Mahoney (3L), Lana Hubbs (3L), and Zella Ertl (2L), finished as Semi-Finalists.
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