Candace Christensen

M. Candace Christensen’s research consists of a critical feminist approach to community engaged, qualitative, and arts-based research methodologies that prevent and respond to gendered, racial, and anti-LGBTQ+ violence. Their recent work focuses on queer and trans youth development, specifically how organizations can foster joy, a sense of belonging, and mutual empowerment for youth. Another key focus is using photovoice for evaluation, as an intervention, and as a tool for educating social work students. Christensen also has experience using theatre of the oppressed to construct sexual violence prevention interventions. Christensen holds a BA in Theatre and Literature from the University of Texas at Dallas and an MSW and PhD from the University of Utah.