Kerry F. Crawford

About the Author

Kerry F. Crawford is a distinguished scholar and author specializing in international relations, gender studies, and human rights. With a PhD in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, she serves as an Associate Professor at James Madison University, where her research explores the intersections of gender, violence, and global politics. Crawford's work has been widely recognized for its rigorous analysis and advocacy for marginalized voices in conflict zones. Her seminal book, Wartime Sexual Violence: From Silence to Condemnation of a Weapon of War, meticulously documents the evolution of international responses to sexual violence as a tactic of warfare, drawing on archival evidence and policy insights to advocate for stronger global accountability. Through her writing and activism, Crawford continues to influence debates on feminist security studies and the role of international institutions in addressing gender-based atrocities.