Peter Jaffe

Dr. Peter Jaffe is a psychologist and Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University. He is also the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children. He has co-authored ten books, 24 chapters and over 75 articles related to violence and abuse involving children, adults, families and the justice system. Many of his publications and professional presentations deal with domestic violence, the impact of domestic violence on children, and child custody and access disputes. Since 1999, he has been on faculty for the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges in the US for judicial education programs. In 2009, he was named an Officer in the Order of Canada by the Governor General for his work preventing domestic violence in the community.