Human Trafficking Analytic Center of Excellence
A Curated Collection of Analytic Experts, Information,
and Resources Supporting Anti-Trafficking Research
Researchers
Experts performing research on data, statistical analysis, AI, and analytic methods in the anti human trafficking community
David J Corliss, PhD
Affilliation: Peace-Work davidjcorliss@peace-work.org
Bio: David J Corliss, PhD is the founder and Director of Peace-Work, a volunteer cooperative of statisticians and data scientists applying AI, advanced analytics, and statistical methods to issue driven advocacy in poverty, education, social justice, and providing analytic support for charitable groups. Human trafficking is a major initiative at Peace Work. Dr . Corliss holds a PhD in statistical astrophysics from the University of Toledo.
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Statistical modeling and analysis
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Demographics and socio-economic analysis
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Risk factors for human trafficking
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Intersectionality
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Legislation
Jarrett Davis, MA
Affilliation: Independent Social Researcher
Jarrett Davis is a researcher focused on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, with special foci in Southeast Asia and the United States. His work centers on populations often overlooked in anti-trafficking research — including boys and young men, transgender individuals, and street-involved youth. He has conducted deep fieldwork in Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines, and uses data analytics and visualization to translate research findings into tools for practitioners and policymakers. Jarrett is a Senior Research Scholar with GAHTS and co-founder of up! Collective.
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Exploitation and violence involving boys & young men
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Exploitation and violence involving SOGIE Diverse individuals
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Child-participation in research
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Trauma-informed research methodologies
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Applied polyvagal theory
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Human-centered design
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Participant-action research
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Respondent driven research approaches
Madeline Stenersen, PhD
Affilliation: Saint Louis University Depatment of Pschology
Dr. Madeline Stenersen is a researcher, evaluator, consultant, and current Assistant Professor of Psychology at Saint Louis University. She specializes in conducting community-based participatory research in close partnership with local and national organizations in the areas of sex trafficking, law enforcement, substance use, and health equity. In addition to scholarly publications and presentations, Dr. Stenersen’s work also emphasizes the dissemination of research findings to the larger community and society through online, op-ed, and policy-based materials. She has completed multiple evaluations of sex trafficking prevention and intervention programming with law enforcement, health care personnel, school children, and other community stake holders. Dr. Stenersen also has expertise advanced qualitative and quantitative methods and in using big and public data to combat violence and trafficking. As a result of her work, Dr. Stenersen has received multiple awards from the American Psychological Association including the Bridging the Gap Award for her work connecting research efforts to on-the-ground change and outcomes in local communities.
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Program evaluation
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Violence prevention
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Health equity/disparities in program outcomes
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Community-based participatory research and evaluation
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Substance abuse
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Global mental health
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Mixed methodology research and evaluation (Qualitative and Quantitative analyses)
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Big data analysis and use of big data in community-based work
Peer-Reviewed Research
Research on analytic methods, data, and AI in Anti-Trifficking
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