Author: Beverly Frantz, Ph.D.

Ms. Frantz is an adjunct professor and project director of the criminal justice and sexual health programs at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. Dr. Frantz specializes in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism and the intersection of healthy sexuality, sexual violence, and the criminal justice system to ensure all survivors have access to equal justice. Dr. Frantz is an expert in working with victim services, law enforcement, the disability community, and the judiciary to develop sustainable and proactive strategies and resources to reduce the risk of sexual and domestic violence, especially for individuals with complex communication needs.