Kate Falb, ScD

Assistant Professor and social epidemiologist @johnshopkinssph. Former research director @rescueorg working to reduce violence against women and children in war

[Amber Peterman @a_peterman]

👋🏾VAWG folks: Looking for examples of collaborative research between disciplines:

Any examples come to mind [maybe your work?] which take the 'best from each discipline' & showcase innovation in methods or policy impact?

🙏🏾 cc. @FalbKL

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

@RESCUE_Airbel @ah_blackwell @Humanit_Health 1. Expand IS frameworks for humanitarian dynamics
2. Explore effectiveness-implementation hybrid designs
3. Build training programs and value practice knowledge
4. Leverage methodological advancements
5. Test implementation strategies and core components

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

Recommendations to advance implementation science to achieve impact, sustainability, scale, and equity in humanitarian settings with @RESCUE_Airbel's S Kullenberg, @ah_blackwell and C Yuan: https://t.co/PuAGpROytj. @Humanit_Health

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

Violence Against Women as a Global Public Health Issue | Annual Reviews - https://t.co/xs0dYtMyXx
Great synthesis on past progress and future opportunities to prevent VAWG

[Amber Peterman @a_peterman]

What evidence exists for interventions to reduce *both* IPV & VAC?

--> 30 progs in 16 countries: Strongest results for parenting & community-based progs ~ but lots of gaps!

Bacchus @manuelacolombin @Isabellepson @AnikGevers @heidistoeckl @Alesscguedes

https://t.co/GWXJUKSPiQ

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

Agree! Amazing opportunity!

[Amber Peterman @a_peterman]

.@RESCUEorg @RESCUE_Airbel is looking for a violence researcher to work on @WW2PreventVAWG projects

* PhD + 3-5 yrs or MA + 6-8 yrs
* Based in UK, Lebanon or Abidjan
* Salary: 96 - 102k USD

Very cool opportunity! cc. @TheSVRI

https://t.co/JaEXMfIe6v

[Center for Global Women's Health & Gender Equity @JHU_GWHGE]

NEW! Join the Gender Equity/ GBV Evidence Accelerator Fellowship through JHU CGWHE. A year-long, virtual mentored program geared towards global professionals working in gender equity/GBV.

🔗https://t.co/XzQxZCtBhu
🗓️Deadline Feb 28
Apply today!

[PLOS Medicine @PLOSMedicine]

Chen Reis and Sarah Meyer discuss the dynamics of femicide globally and highlight the need for better data and documentation to enact policies aimed at prevention, early detection, and timely intervention in cases of femicide.
@ChenReis1 @sarah_r_meyer
https://t.co/9UwS8Yp9hL

[JHU Humanitarian Health @Humanit_Health]

We are so proud that @FalbKL is a part of our team!

[Alexandra Blackwell @ah_blackwell]

Extremely proud to see our results on @RESCUEorg Safe at Home published in @BMJ_Open. The intervention was developed & implemented in North Kivu, DRC & aimed to improve family wellbeing & reduce co-occurring #IPV and #childmaltreatment in the home: https://t.co/eLJUIh8Zbf

[What Works II @WW2PreventVAWG]

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS LIVE! What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale Programme is pleased to announce that applications for Innovation grants and Scale-up grants are now live! https://t.co/Rzf4Kx67bQ #VAWG #WROs #impactatscale #preventingviolenceispossible

[The Airbel Impact Lab at the IRC @RESCUE_Airbel]

Passionate about connecting #research with policy and practice? Experience researching #education or #ECD work in Uganda, Ethiopia, and/or Tanzania? Work w/ @RESCUEorg inspired by @LEGOfoundation call to offer children the quality education they dream of! https://t.co/sqZDOw6N9z

[Natalia Linos (Linou) @DrNataliaLinos]

I'm looking forward to our conversation at 7pm tonight @DrMaryTBassett! Everyone is welcome to listen in to learn why I am running for Congress in #MA04 and hope you will agree that having an #epidemiologist in Congress right now is a good idea! #mapoli #ourhealthcantwait

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

New RCT with Gender Innovation Lab @WorldBank @GBVResponders on Engaging Men in Accountable Practice
⬆️Quality of relationship
⬇️Men's accepting attitudes of #VAW; intention to commit violence; negative behaviors
↔️ No change in IPV
https://t.co/3DifmElUHq

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

Based on a new article with @ah_blackwell and others from #PLOSONE: Cash assistance programming and changes over time in ability to meet basic needs, food insecurity a ... https://t.co/s9DrJzLTOb

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

New blog with @jocreightonwpe and @TromansE on #cash's potential to meet basic needs with evidence from women in Syria, but more holistic and longer term investment is needed

[The Airbel Impact Lab at the IRC @RESCUE_Airbel]

We must test how to bolster the potential positive impact of #cash assistance through #BehavioralScience & bridge holistic interventions that combine economic wellbeing, safety, & mental health to support populations now and in the future. https://t.co/Vio7NVi4Zt

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

Thanks @a_peterman, @Alesscguedes and @amiyabhatia for this piece. Grateful for the #GBV research community and learning from other's experiences on #VAW measurement during #COVID19.

[Amber Peterman @a_peterman]

Early on in #COVID19 it was clear research would transition to remote options. This raised a lot of Qs for researchers working on #violence.

New think piece w/@amiyabhatia & @Alesscguedes at @UNICEFInnocenti we talk to 10 experts to unpack the issues👇🏽

https://t.co/JydQnELMik

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

YES!! Please add your name if you live in #MA04! @natalialinou is a thoughtful and brilliant #publichealth leader. We urgently need Natalia's scientific, #epidemiological, and social justice expertise in Congress - especially now!

[Natalia Linos (Linou) @DrNataliaLinos]

BIG NEWS: I am running for MA’s 4th Congressional District #MA04 seat and I need your help! Can you help me get on the primary ballot by signing and sharing with your friends in the district? Why I’m running: https://t.co/1umMXdwEi5 (1/4):

[Kate Falb, ScD @FalbKL]

Agreed - this is a must read.

[David Evans @DaveEvansPhD]

Everything you ever wanted to know (or wished you didn't know) about how pandemics affect violence against women and children

https://t.co/ml18urWbh7

A new study by @a_peterman, @alina_potts, @modonnell1231, Thompson, @awakenvision, @smoertelt, & van Gelder