Dr. Eric Madfis is being recognized for his community engagement through his work at UW Tacoma's School of Social Work and Criminal Justice and the Violence Prevention and Transformation Research Collaborative. His work embodies the spirit of community engagement, including fostering positive change and contributing public-facing knowledge for the reduction of violence in our schools and communities.

This award recognizes Dr. Madfis's collaborative community-based approach to research, service, and partnership development related to the Violence Prevention and Transformation Research Collaborative and scholarship on the Salem-Keizer Cascade Threat Assessment Model – both which have local, regional, and national impact. Dr. Madfis's work entails collaborative involvement with practitioners, administrators, students, teachers, and scholars to make a positive impact and reduce school and community violence.