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Dr. Johnson on Biphobia and Gender-Based Violence
Published by Noemí López Trujillo, this article in Newtral discusses new research findings on the interaction between biphobia and gender-based violence. Included are findings from the Resistance Lab showing that violence by men against bisexual women occurs regardless of women’s non-sexual (or sexual) actions or intentions. To read the full article, click here. Read More
Dr. Johnson provided insight on the negative health impacts of biphobia in USA Today
To disclose or not to disclose: Inside the push for bisexual-affirming medical care – USA Today Click the above image to check out the article! Read More
Dr. Johnson discusses what the Amber Heard, Johnny Depp Trial Didn’t – Violence Against Bisexual Women
What the Amber Heard, Johnny Depp trial didn’t cover: The violence bisexual women face – USA Today **Click on image to be redirected to article Read More
Dr. Johnson discussed violence against Black women and “missing white woman syndrome” on the radio
Shining A Light On Missing & Murdered Black Women, on WORT 89.9 FM, Madison, WI – Click here to go to the website and listen to the radio! Read More
Dr. Johnson and our doctoral student meg credit featured in UNDARK
Women’s Professional STEM Societies Rethink Gender Diversity -Please click the above graphic to read the full article! Read More
Dr. Johnson featured in Lehigh News: “The Impact of the #MeToo Era on Recovery and Resistance”
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Dr. Johnson shared her ideas on what to talk about in therapy with SELF magazine
Dr. Johnson shared her ideas with SELF magazine on “What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Talk About in Therapy” – click the above image to access the article! Read More
Dr. Johnson was quoted in The 19th News calling for more attention and resources for women of color who go missing
Kenny Still Smoking visits the grave of his 7-year-old daughter, Monica, who disappeared from school in 1979 and was found frozen on a mountain. (PHOTO BY DAVID GOLDMAN) -From the article ‘It’s like no one is looking for us’: How can states help when women of color go missing? (The 19th News) Dr. Johnson was […] Read More
Dr. Johnson provided insight into how to help yourself when you feel irritable and depressed in SELF magazine
5 Things That Can Help When You Feel Irritable and Depressed – Please click the picture to check out this article! Read More
Dr. Johnson was quoted in SELF magazine talking about depression and relationships
7 Ways to Maintain Relationships When You’re Depressed – SELF magazine Click the above image to read the full article Read More

Center for Research on the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence

Dr. Nicole (Nic) L. Johnson, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at The University of British Columbia, coordinates The Resistance Lab. The Resistance Lab is comprised of Dr. Johnson, along with masters, doctoral, and undergraduate students, as well as community members. To learn more about our team members, please browse our About the Current Team. Follow the Resistance Lab on Instagram and Facebook @TheResistanceLab.

The Resistance Lab was founded on the idea that we can end gender-based violence through feminist consciousness-raising, high-quality research, empirically supported and culturally sensitive programming, and system-level change. The Resistance Lab strives to work collaboratively with other researchers, clinicians, and community members to end gender-based violence.