Professor
The Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dr. Melissa D. Grady received her M.S.W. and Ph.D. from Smith College School of Social
Work. Her research areas are in the translation of evidence-based practice and on the prevention
of sexual violence. She has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has presented at numerous
international, national, and regional refereed conferences as well as been an invited speaker for
numerous organizations. In addition, she serves on local and national committees, including the
Area 2 Representative for the local ATSA Chapter – MARATSA, and on several editorial
boards, including as Associate Editor of Sexual Abuse, and is the Editor in Chief for the Clinical
Social Work Journal. She is an ATSA Fellow and has been an active practitioner for over 20
years and maintains a private practice in Washington DC. Her clinical experience includes both
work in the public mental health and private sectors. She has worked with clients who have
committed sexual crimes and who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, anger
management, as well as other mental health issues. She is Associate Professor at Catholic
University’s National School of Social Service where she teaches in the areas of mental health,
clinical practice, clinical theory, and research methods to masters and doctoral students.
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Saturday, November 12, 2022
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM