Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden has delivered more than 350 presentations at
conferences and institutions across the country, including universities such as Harvard. As a
nationally and internationally recognized leader in advancing child welfare, forensic social work,
and interdisciplinary collaborative practice, Dr. Vaughan-Eden brings
unparalleled expertise and passion to every engagement.
A seasoned clinician and expert witness, Dr. Vaughan-Eden has spent decades equipping professionals with the skills and strategies needed to protect and support vulnerable children and families. Her presentations focus on critical issues such as child abuse and neglect, child sexual abuse, trauma-informed care, forensic interviewing, non-offending caregivers, and expert testimony.
She works closely with legal and mental health professionals, child welfare organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that each session is customized to meet the specific needs of her audience. Her mission is to improve outcomes for children by providing practical, research-based knowledge that informs upstream prevention and intervention efforts.
In addition to her speaking engagements, Dr. Vaughan-Eden actively educates child welfare professionals, offering innovative strategies to reduce adverse childhood experiences and promote resilience, helping children build positive, healthy, and supportive relationships.
Through her role at The UP Institute, a think tank for upstream solutions, Dr. Vaughan-Eden helps organizations design and enhance programs that strengthen communities and advance child protection efforts.
For a detailed list of presentations, see her Curriculum Vitae.
A seasoned clinician and expert witness, Dr. Vaughan-Eden has spent decades equipping professionals with the skills and strategies needed to protect and support vulnerable children and families. Her presentations focus on critical issues such as child abuse and neglect, child sexual abuse, trauma-informed care, forensic interviewing, non-offending caregivers, and expert testimony.
She works closely with legal and mental health professionals, child welfare organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that each session is customized to meet the specific needs of her audience. Her mission is to improve outcomes for children by providing practical, research-based knowledge that informs upstream prevention and intervention efforts.
In addition to her speaking engagements, Dr. Vaughan-Eden actively educates child welfare professionals, offering innovative strategies to reduce adverse childhood experiences and promote resilience, helping children build positive, healthy, and supportive relationships.
Through her role at The UP Institute, a think tank for upstream solutions, Dr. Vaughan-Eden helps organizations design and enhance programs that strengthen communities and advance child protection efforts.
For a detailed list of presentations, see her Curriculum Vitae.