
Patrick O'Leary
Patrick O’Leary is an internationally recognised researcher with significant expertise in domestic violence/gender-based violence, child protection, long-term impact of child sexual abuse (especially for men), social work, and socially excluded young people. He has conducted a number of complex research projects in Australia, USA, UK, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Albania, Sudan, Nepal, and Lebanon for international clients including Terre des hommes, Islamic Relief Worldwide, and UNICEF.

Jianqiang Liang
Dr Jianqiang (Joe) Liang is a lecturer in the School of Human Services and Social Work at Griffith University. Joe’s areas of expertise include international social work teaching and research, working alongside young people and programme evaluation (e.g., domestic violence project, positive youth development project). Joe’s publications cover a wide range of topics such as social work with ethnic minorities, adolescents and families, migration and psychosocial competencies.