Rochelle Dalla

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Rochelle Dalla

Professor Child, Youth & Family Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
CPEH 342
Lincoln NE 68588-0236
Phone
402-472-2957 On-campus 2-2957
Email
rdalla1@unl.edu
Website
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Dr. Dalla’s research focuses on familial dynamics, intergenerational family processes, and support systems of women trafficked into the commercial sex industry (CSI). Her work is centered in both the United States and India. In an attempt to identify more effective methods for recruiting survivors, Dr. Dalla is exploring the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as data collectors— which may be an especially useful strategy in rural states like Nebraska. In India, Dr. Dalla’s research has focused on both urban (brothel-based) and rural (source community) sex trafficking survivors.

Education

  • Ph D, University of Arizona, 1996
  • MS, University of Nebraska, 2012
  • MS, University of Arizona, 1993
  • BA, University of Colorado, 1991

 

Dr. Dalla currently supervises student research in the following program areas:

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Professional Highlights

Honors and Recognition

2018, Distinguished Research and Creative Career Award, College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln2017, Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln2015, Best Presentation Award in Behavioral Sciences, Center for Scholastic Inquiry International Academic Research Conference, Charleston, SC2012, Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Teaching Council and the UNL Parents Association2007, Distinguished Publication Award, Association for Women in Psychology2007, Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln2004, Charman Outstanding Professor Award, College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2004, Award for Young Achievers, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona2003, Award for Young Achievers: School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Arizona2003, Distinguished Alumni Award: School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Arizona2001, College of Human Resources and Family Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award

Experience

2017, Faculty co-Leader. Global Issues in Human Trafficking2014, Faculty co-Leader. Study abroad in India: Global Issues in Human Trafficking2011, Conference Participant. Violence Against Women: Complex Realities and New Issues in a Changing World conference. Sponsored by The Interdisciplinary Research Center on Family Violence and Violence Against Women (CRI-VIFF). Montréal, Quebec, Canada2010, Bangkok, Thailand. Volunteer trip for outreach with trafficking survivors2008, Conference Participant. Fifth Australian Family & Community Strengths Conference, sponsored by the Family Action Centre. University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia2006, Conference Participant. Family Violence International Seminar, hosted by the Institute of Sociology and the Shanghai Academy of Social Science, Shanghai, China2004, Conference Participant. 1st annual Working with Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S.A. Conference. Sponsored by the University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico2002, Invited Workshop Participant. Funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and NCFR, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Memberships

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)