Anita Grace
I have more than a decade of experience in strategy, communications, and data analysis in the field of criminology, policing, violence against women (VAW), and gender-based analysis plus (GBA+).
With a doctorate in legal studies, a post-doctorate with the Sprott School of Business, and a background in journalism and communications, I bring a unique combination of skills in research, analysis, and critical thinking.
My work is driven by my commitment to robust analysis, evidence-based insights, rigorous research methodologies.
As an independent consultant based in Ottawa, I have worked with Canadian and international clients to support their research, analysis, and strategy development needs.
Some publications
Grace, Anita. 2022. Women, Reentry and Employment: Criminalized and Employable? London, Routledge.
Duxbury, Linda; André Lanctot, and Anita Grace. 2022. Work, Family and Life During a Pandemic: An Exploration of Employed Parents Emotional Reactions to Living, Working and Parenting During a Pandemic. Ottawa: Sprott School of Business.
Grace, Anita, Craig Bennell, and Linda Duxbury. 2021. Police Interactions with People with Mental Illness: Findings from Canadian Literature. National Police Federation and RCMP.
Grace, Anita, Linda Duxbury, and Craig Bennell. 2021. A Scoping Review of Police Encounters with People with Mental Illness. National Police Federation and RCMP.
Grace, Anita, Linda Duxbury and André Lanctot. 2021. Work, Family, Life During a Pandemic: Wellbeing Report. Ottawa: Sprott School of Business.
Grace, Anita. 2021. Work, Family, Life During a Pandemic: Summary of Survey Results. Ottawa: Sprott School of Business.
Grace, Anita. 2021. “‘Get to know me, not the inmate: Women’s Management of the Stigma of Criminal Records. British Journal of Criminology.
Grace, Anita. 2020. Summary of Recommendations made by Inquiries into Serious Incidents Involving Police and RCMP (2009-2020). National Police Federation.
Grace, Anita. 2019. “’They just don’t care’: Women Charged with Domestic Violence in Ottawa.” Manitoba Law Journal 42(3): 153-188.
Grace, Anita, Rose Ricciardelli, Dale Spencer & Dale Ballucci. 2019. “Collaborative Policing: Networked responses to child victims of sex crimes.” Child Abuse & Neglect 93: 197-207.
Grace, Anita. 2019. “The end of solitary confinement in Canada? Not exactly,” The Conversation
Grace, Anita. 2019. Rebuilding Trust: Ottawa Police Responses to Community Concerns. Ottawa: Ottawa Police Services.
Grace, Anita. 2018. Women Charged in Situations of Intimate Partner Violence. Report for Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa, Interval House, and other community partners.
Grace, Anita. 2018. “The folly of writing legislation in response to sensational crimes,” The Conversation.
Grace, Anita. 2015. Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. World Federalist Movement.
Grace, Anita. 2008. Emerging Issues: Religion, Violent Conflict and Peacebuilding. Ottawa: Peacebuild.
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