Apryl Alycia Alexander

Alexander’s expertise is in clinical and forensic psychology, and her research broadly focuses on violence and victimization, human sexuality, sex offending, mental health advocacy, and trauma- and culturally-informed practice. She serves as the Director of the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center. She is an engaged public scholar who has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The Associated Press, The Washington Post, Essence Magazine, USA Today, and NBC Nightly News, discussing her research and advocacy work. Dr. Alexander also enjoys bringing psychology to the public through popular media. She most recently contributed to The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology: Seeing Off Red.