Rachel Gibson

December 13, 2017
LEAP

Rachel is a Program Associate with the Center on Victimization and Safety at the Vera Institute of Justice. Rachel works with systems to build the capacity of the crime victims field to successfully identify, reach, and meet the needs of survivors from underserved communities. Before coming to Vera, Rachel was a Technology Safety Specialist with the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Rachel worked to address all forms of technology that impacts survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual violence. She also provides trainings, resources, and other technical assistance to increase the knowledge and capacity of victim’s advocates so they can help those in need. Prior to her time at NNEDV, Rachel was responsible for the oversight of the Technology and Safety Program at the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence which included: providing technology and safety training, supporting member programs in advocating for survivors of high tech stalking and abuse, and completing projects related to technology and survivors of domestic violence safety. Rachel also worked with the United States Postal Inspection Service, helping to collect data and information for many high-profile identity theft, mail fraud and money laundering cases. Rachel has a Masters in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in in Criminology from Lynchburg College.