Yvonne M Vissing
Professional Details
| Title: | Professor |
| Office: | LIB |
| Phone: | 978-542-6144 |
| Email: | yvonne.vissing@salemstate.edu |
| Resume: | Yvonne M Vissing [DOC 136KB] |
| Website: | http://www.salemstate.edu/~yvissing |
Spring Courses
| Cat. # | Term | Course # | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2804 | S1 | SOC320 | Violence and Children |
| 3550 | MX1 | SOC313 | Sociology of Aging |
| 3562 | S1 | SOC350 | Sociological Theory I |
| 3563 | W1 | SOC206 | Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis in Sociology |
Professional Biography
Dr. Vissing received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Indiana University at Bloomington. She received her graduate degrees from Western Michigan University, and she was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. She is the author of four books with more forthcoming. Dr. Vissing is an expert in the area of homeless children and youth and works closely with the National Coalition for the Homeless. Founder of SSC's Center for Child Studies, she is active on the international level working for children's well-being.
Professional Interests
Social Stratification, particularly poverty and homelessness
Lifespan Issues, Sociology of Children, Family Sociology
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Sociology of Fun, Sociology of Santa Claus
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Peace and Justice
Responsibilities
SOC 220 Introduction to the Sociology of Children SOC 320 Violence and Children SOC 370 Seminar: Issues in the Sociology of Children
Selected Publications
How To Keep Your Children Safe: A Guide For Parents. University Press of New England.
Women Without Children: Nurturing Lives. Rutgers University Press
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Homeless Families and Children in Small Town America. University of Kentucky Press
Selected Presentations
Enumerating Homeless Children. National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. 2008.
Health Issues of High School Students. American Sociological Association annual meeting. 2008.
Preventing Child Abuse. In the Name of the Child. History of Children's Conference. Sweden. 2007.
Peace as Public Health. Children's 2005 Conference. Oslo, Norway.
Peace Education. American Sociological Association. 2006. Montreal, Canada.
Personal Interests
Equestrian Activities
Dancing, Hiking, and Outdoor Activities