Dr Alison J. towns
Phd

Researcher

Dr Alison J. Towns is a researcher who has retired from clinical practice after working as a clinical psychologist for around 40 years. She has an interest in population-based approaches to the prevention of domestic violence. Her research is concerned with the sociocultural language and messages that work against gender equity and support and maintain violence against women. She is particularly interested in the ways mechanisms of power are utilised to maintain silence and prevent action to stop such violence. Dr Towns has held research fellowship positions at the Psychology Department, University of Auckland, and is a past director of Mount Albert Psychological Services Limited.

Key focus areas

Expertise on domestic violence
Research
Training
National and international peer review
Consultancy

Community Affiliations

Auckland Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children

Life Member New Zealand Psychological Society