Collins and Hawkins have put together a masterful book on peer-mediated interventions as applied to the educational setting. The authors are top scholars as well as the list of contributors that are covering the cutting-edge content. It is compelling and serves as a unique and excellent addition to the Oxford University Press library."
Tai A. Collins, PhD is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Collins' research focuses on time- and resource-efficient interventions in urban schools. He publishes extensively on of peer-mediated interventions, including group contingencies and peer-mediated behavioral interventions. Dr. Collins is also interested in efforts to reduce disparities in the use of discipline, as well
as social justice training and practice in school psychology. Dr. Collins currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of School Psychology and has served as an Editorial Board Member and ad hoc reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals in school psychology and education.
Renee O. Hawkins, PhD is a Professor and Director of the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. She is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Hawkins' research focuses on identifying effective school-based interventions to promote positive academic and social emotional outcomes for children, including children with disabilities. Dr. Hawkins serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of School Psychology and the
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.