Child Abuse and Neglect

Aileen Torres, Ph.D., ABPP is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at William Paterson University and a licensed board-certified clinical psychologist. She has clinical expertise in child abuse, trauma throughout the lifespan, multicultural issues, and family therapy. Dr. Torres holds a Ph.D. from Carlos Albizu University (San Juan campus), an M.A. from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, and a B.A. from Boston University. In her current private practice work, Dr. Torres has completed forensic evaluations for child welfare and immigration-related psychological evaluations. In 2011, she served on the State of NJ’s Department of Children and Family’s Advisory Group on Child Abuse and Neglect Mental Health Evaluations. Throughout her career, she has provided training for law guardians, CASA workers, and various organizations. Dr. Torres teaches courses such as Latinx Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology, and Child Abuse and Neglect.