Angela Moe

Dr. Angie Moe is a professor of sociology at Western Michigan University with specializations in interpersonal victimization and trauma informed survivorship. She identifies as a public and applied sociologist and primarily conducts qualitative field research. Dr. Moe offers classes on various aspects of interpersonal victimization, including child abuse and neglect; family violence; and victimology. Her current research is on animal assisted interventions and trauma mitigation, specifically for child survivors of familial-based maltreatment. She has over thirty publications in refereed journals, anthologies, and trade outlets. Dr. Moe is dedicated to community outreach, and serves as an expert witness through the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. She also works alongside three certified therapy dogs in an array of settings. She is an evaluator for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and serves as state coordinator for HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response.