— Tara-Michelle Gliha —

Tara-Michelle is a graduate student in Clinical Psychology, researcher, and school psychologist whose work focuses on transgenerational trauma inheritance, mental health, and social processes in post-conflict societies. She is actively involved in youth work through projects that promote dialogue, understanding, and social responsibility.

As the Project Manager of the Young Women’s Court, she works on creating safe spaces for sharing experiences, dialogue, and confronting the legacy of the past. Through her research, educational, and public engagement, she makes a particular contribution to empowering young women and connecting psychology with social processes in a post-conflict context.

The Psychology of Gender-Based Violence: Power, Trauma, and Responsibility

From a psychological perspective, violence is often understood as a means through which a perpetrator establishes dominance and control over a victim.