Sociology Professor Mary deYoung has been named this year's recipient of the Barbara Jordan Award from Women and Gender Studies. The annual award was given during the Women's Festival Awards Ceremony late Tuesday.
deYoung is the author of three books and numerous scholarly articles on the topic of child victimization and sexual abuse. She has been a faculty member at Grand Valley State University since 1985. She holds a doctor of arts degree in Criminology and Psychology and a Ph.D. in sociology. She is a founding member of the Children's Law Center in Grand Rapids and the Western Michigan Task Force on Misconduct in Counseling Relationships.
The Barbara Jordan Award, named for the late Texas Congresswoman, is given to a person who has made lasting and profound contributions in the areas of women's learning, scholarship, and leadership.
