Dr. Brianne M. Posey is a professor at California State University Northridge in the Criminology and Justice Studies department. Her areas of research are gender, crime, and justice; media and technology; violence as a public health issue; and sex, sexuality, and deviancy. She has consulted with various law enforcement agencies in Pullman, WA and Spokane, WA regarding best practices within diverse populations. Her work has been featured in a number of scientific journals such as Family and Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly and Women and Criminal Justice.