Professor, Healthcare StudiesHarrington Building 217978.542.6144
Dr. Vissing received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Indiana University at Bloomington. She received her graduate degrees from Western Michigan University, and she was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. She is the author of four books with more forthcoming. Dr. Vissing is an expert in the area of homeless children and youth and works closely with the National Coalition for the Homeless. Founder of SSC's Center for Child Studies, she is active on the international level working for children's well-being.
Human Rights
Social Stratification, particularly poverty and homelessness
Medical Sociology
Lifespan Issues, Sociology of Children, Family Sociology
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Peace and Justice
Director SSU Center for Childhood and Youth Studies and Professor of Healthcare Studies
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