Dr. Alissa R. Ackerman is a “pracademic” and “survivor scholar” who integrates her academic expertise, professional background, and personal encounters with sexual violence into her public engagements. She is the co-founder and proprietor of Ampersands Restorative Justice and serves as a Criminal Justice professor at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Ackerman’s professional focus revolves around comprehending sexual offending, the repercussions of sexual victimization, and exploring restorative solutions for individuals affected by sexual harm.