Elise Lopez

Tucson 40 Under 40 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nov 2021 Presented by Snell & Wilmer with the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Daily Star, 40 Under 40 winners are selected through a competitive process. 40 Under 40 is an honor given to Tucson professionals under the age of 40 for "significant achievements and contributions to their profession and community."

Speaker Contribution Recognition Plaque U.S. Department of the Navy and SUNY Global Center Sep 2019 Recognition for impact on the First Regional Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America's Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies. New York, NY.

Letter and Certificate of Appreciation Department of the Navy Apr 2019 Letter and Certificate from Departments of the Navy, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), on behalf of the Departments of the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Recognition for impact on the First National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America's Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies. Except from Letter of Appreciation:"Your significant academic contributions to program evaluation and metrics are truly remarkable. In particular, your work… Show more Letter and Certificate from Departments of the Navy, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), on behalf of the Departments of the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Recognition for impact on the First National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America's Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies. Except from Letter of Appreciation:"Your significant academic contributions to program evaluation and metrics are truly remarkable. In particular, your work to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that prevent sexual assault helps to ensure educational environments are free from sexual violence. We praise your efforts to emphasize the importance of feasible evaluations. Your scholarship is exceptional and we commend your contributions.Your participation paved the way to engage members of Congress, senior military leaders, college presidents, military service academy superintendents, student representatives, and civilian and military program managers in a meaningful national dialogue on combatting sexual assault and sexual harassment in our educational institutions. Your contribution helped make this event successful." Show less

Law Section Abstract of the Year American Public Health Association (APHA) Nov 2016 Abstract of the Year Awarded to Elise Lopez, Mary Koss for:"Situating Restorative Justice Innovations within VAWA and DCL Guidelines on Campus Sexual Misconduct Resolution."Abstract:The 20th anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was a milestone of achievement in public health law. This presentation will present a paper published recently in the CUNY Law Review which considers the implications of the newest VAWA guidelines on the process for… Show more Abstract of the Year Awarded to Elise Lopez, Mary Koss for:"Situating Restorative Justice Innovations within VAWA and DCL Guidelines on Campus Sexual Misconduct Resolution."Abstract:The 20th anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was a milestone of achievement in public health law. This presentation will present a paper published recently in the CUNY Law Review which considers the implications of the newest VAWA guidelines on the process for sexual assault adjudication at institutions of higher education. More specifically, this presentation will discuss the implications of recent VAWA updates in relation to other federal guidance including the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights “Dear Colleague Letter” [DCL] and DCL Clarification. Together, these three documents (1) blur the distinctions between campus misconduct resolution and criminal justice process; (2) lack scholarly analysis of sexual assault justice on campus and (3) clash with contemporary values and practice standards of student affairs professionals. This presentation identifies enhancements derived from restorative justice principles [RJ] and situates them within misconduct resolution framework while maintaining consistency with DCL and VAWA required elements. RJ offers a range of formats that are relevant to the student body at large as well as to individuals involved in sexual misconduct of varying severity and can be implemented at multiple time points in case processing. We draw upon many sources that collectively express desire for policy guidance that supports evidence-based innovations intended to increase congruence with victims' perceptions of what constitutes justice, raise the likelihood that offenders will be held responsible by sanctions proportional to the harm done, and augment the extent to which institutional responses deter future sexual misconduct. Show less

Youth, Family, and Community Evidence-Based Practice Award US HSSA SAMHSA Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness Apr 2007 In recognition of a community leader who has made adolescent treatment practice more accountable and effective through her efforts and leadership in collaboration with providers and policy makers.