University at Buffalo

Amanda B. Nickerson

Amanda B. Nickerson

Director, Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention

Professor

COUNSELING, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY


Specialty/Research Focus

Bullying; Mental Health; School Environment; Social and Emotional Development

Contact Information
428 Baldy Hall
North Campus
Phone: 716-645-3448
nickersa@buffalo.edu

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Professional Summary:

Amanda Nickerson, PhD, NCSP, is a Professor and Director of the Dr. Jean M. Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Dr. Nickerson’s research focuses on school crisis prevention and intervention, with a particular emphasis on violence and bullying. She has examined the role of schools, parents, and peers in preventing violence and enhancing the social-emotional strengths of children and adolescents. Dr. Nickerson is the lead author of Assessing, Identifying, and Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder at School (2009, Springer), co-author of School Crisis Prevention and Intervention: The PREPaRE Model (2009, 2016, National Association of School Psychologists [NASP]), and co-editor of Handbook of School Violence and School Safety: International Research and Practice, 2nd Edition (2012, Routledge), and co-author of Lockdown Drills: Connecting Research and Best Practices (2022, MIT Press). She has published over 130 journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, the American Educational Research Association, the NYS Office of Child and Family Services, The Committee for Children, and the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.

Dr. Nickerson is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 16) and is Coordinator of Research for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) School Safety and Crisis Prevention Committee. She has served as associate editor of the Journal of School Violence, on the executive board of the New York Association of School Psychologists, and as a member of Governor Cuomo’s Suicide Prevention Task Force. Dr. Nickerson is a member of several editorial boards (Journal of School Psychology, School Psychology Review, International Journal of Bullying Prevention). Dr. Nickerson has received numerous awards for her work, including the NASP Presidential Award, the UB Exceptional Scholar: Sustained Achievement Award, the UB President's Medal, the NASP Crisis Management Interest Group Award for Excellence, the STAR Research Award from the UB’s Graduate School of Education, and Reviewer of the Year from the Journal of School Psychology. She has conducted hundreds of media interviews with outlets including NBC News, ABC News, CNN, Huffington Post, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, MSN News, Time, USA Today, and US News and World Report.

A licensed psychologist in New York state and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Dr. Nickerson is committed to the scientist-practitioner model of training. She views research and science as foundational to good practice, and helps practitioners use this knowledge to guide practice. Dr. Nickerson has conducted hundreds of presentations for educators and mental health professionals in the United States and other countries. She has also worked in close collaboration with schools and other child-serving agencies to guide them in using data to inform practice, particularly related to improving social-emotional and behavioral functioning and preventing bullying and violence. Graduate students are frequently co-authors and have many opportunities to engage in activities to further their professional development. She is particularly enthusiastic to mentor students who wish to pursue careers in academia as faculty members.

Education and Training:
  • PhD, University of South Carolina (2002)
  • MA, University of South Carolina (1999)
  • BA, Bates College (1994)
Grants:
Grant:
  • Creating Upstanders: The Development of Norms And Bystander Intervention Training (NAB IT!) to Reduce Bullying and Sexual Harassment; Federal; Institute for Education Sciences; Awarded; (07/01/2019-12/31/2023)
  • Multi-media peer-to-peer abuse prevention; State; New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council; Awarded; (04/01/2018-09/30/2019)
  • Randomized controlled trial of Second Step Child Protection Unit.; Foundation and Research Organization; Committee for Children; Awarded; (05/01/2017-12/31/2020)
  • TeachLivE™: Enhancing Pedagogical Practice within a Simulated Environment; Local; University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education; Awarded; (09/01/2016-05/30/2017)
  • Evaluation of Second Step family videos to promote child personal safety; Foundation and Research Organization; Committee for Children; Awarded; (10/01/2015-12/31/2016)
Publications:
Book:
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. B. (2022). Lockdown drills: Connecting research and best practices for school administrators, teachers, and parents. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.
  • Brock, S. E., Nickerson, A. B., Reeves, M. A., Conolly, C., Jimerson, S. R., Pesce, R. C., & Lazzaro, B. (2016). School crisis prevention and intervention: The PREPaRE model (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.
Journal Special Issue:
  • School Psychology (2021), Volume 36, Issue 5. Perspectives on COVID-19: Impacts on Children, Youth, Families, and Educators and the Roles of Human Services Professionals Addressing Diverse Needs (Editors A. B. Nickerson & M. L. Sulkowski)
  • School Psychology Review (2021), School Violence and School Safety. Editors: M. J.. Mayer, A. B. Nickerson, and S. R. Jimerson, 50, (2-3), pp. 131-483.
Journal Article:
  • Breese, A. C., Nickerson, A. B. Lemke, M., Mohr, R. Heidelburg, K., Fredrick, S., & Allen, K. (2023). Examining implicit biases of pre-service educators within a professional development context. Contemporary School Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-023-00456-6
  • Dudley, M. J., Nickerson, A. B., Seo, Y. S., & Livingston, J. A. (2023). Mother-adolescent agreement concerning peer victimization: Predictors and relation to coping. Journal of Child and Family Studies. Advance online publication https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-023-02567-3
  • Eiden, R. D., Ettekal, I., Zhao, J., Kelm, M. R., Nickerson, A. B., Ostrov, J. M., Schuetze, P., & Godleski, S. (2023). Prenatal substance exposure, early-life adversity, and parenting: Associations with adolescent stress response. Developmental Psychobiology, 65(2), e22365. doi: 10.1002/dev.22365
  • Livingston, J. A., Wang, W., Nickerson, A. B., & Testa, M. (2023). Sexual victimization in adolescence: Pathways of risk from peer sexual harassment via risky drinking and delinquency among US adolescents. Archives of Sexual Behavior. Advance online publication doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02582-x
  • Nickerson, A. B., Fernandez, B., Cruz, M., & Stanford, S. (2023). Implementation of an evaluation mindset in school crisis response. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 39(1), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/15377903.2021.1998279
  • Parks, T., Nickerson, A., Fredrick, S., & Sodano, S. (2023). Transfer of PREPaRE school crisis training: Moderating effects of trainee characteristics. Psychology in the Schools, 60(1), 199-213. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22772
  • Schildkraut, J., Greene-Colozzi, E., Nickerson, A. B., & Florczykowski, A. (2023). Can school lockdowns save lives? An assessment of drills and use in real-world events. Journal of School Violence, 22(2), 167-182. https://doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2022.2162533
  • Seay, D. M., Ivanova, M., Nickerson, A. B., Godleski, S. A., Schuetze, P., & Eiden, R. D. (2023). Family risk exposure profiles during early childhood: Developmental processes and adolescent well-being. Adversity and Resilience Science, 4, 151-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42844-023-00090-4
  • Fredrick, S., Nickerson, A. B., Sun, L., Rodgers, J., Thomeer, M., Lopata, C., & Todd, F. (2022). ASD symptoms, social skills, and co-morbidity: Predictors of bullying perpetration. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Advance online publication doi:10.1007/s10803-022-05612-0
  • Godleski, S., Schuetze, P., Eiden, R. D., Nickerson, A. B., & Ostrov, J. M. (2022). Developmental trajectories from prenatal substance exposure to reactive aggression. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 83, 101474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2022.101474
  • Kim, S., Nickerson, A., & Kim, T. (2022). The role of Second Step Child Protection Unit online teacher training in explaining teacher and student outcomes: Multilevel SEM analysis. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. Advance online publication https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-022-00476-z
  • Livingston, J. A., Wang, W., Testa, M., Derrick, J. L., Nickerson, A. B., Miller, K. E., Haas, J. L., & Espelage, D. L. (2022). Peer sexual harassment, affect, and substance use: Daily level associations. Journal of Adolescence, 94(7), 955-968.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Breux, P., Schaffer, G. E., & Samet, M. J. (2022). An initial evaluation of the Helping Students At-Risk for Suicide professional development workshop. School Psychology Review, 51(3), 343-353. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2021.1919494
  • Nickerson, A. B., Jenkins, L. N., Bellavia, G. M., Manges, M. E., Livingston, J. A., & Feeley, T. H. (2022). The role of personal and perceived peer norms in bullying and sexual harassment perpetration. School Psychology 37(3), 236–247. https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000498
  • Nickerson, A. B., Manges, M. E., Bellavia, G. M., Livingston, J. A., Jenkins, L. N., & Feeley, T. H. (2022). Bystander intervention in bullying and sexual harassment: Role of personal and perceived peer norms. International Journal of Bullying Prevention. Advance online publication https://doi.org/10.1007/s42380-022-00125-x
  • Ostrov, J. M., Perry, K. J., Eiden, R. D., Nickerson, A. B., Schuetze, P., Godleski, S. A., & Shisler, S. (2022). Development of bullying and victimization: An examination of risk and protective factors in a high-risk sample. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(9-10), 5958-5984. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211067026
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. B. (2022). Effects of lockdown drills on students’ fear, perceived risk, and use of avoidance behaviors: A quasi-experimental study. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 33(8), 787-813. https://doi.org/10.1177/08874034221089867
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. B., & Klingman, K. (2022). Reading, writing, responding: Faculty and staff perceptions of school safety and emergency preparedness in the context of lockdown drills. Educational Policy, 36(7), 1876-1900. https://doi.org/10.1177/08959048211015617
  • Warner, C. M., Reyes-Portillo, J., Kline, E. A., Bixter, M. T., Chu, B., Reigada, R., Miranda, R., Nadeem, E., Nickerson, A., Peralta, A. O., Rizvi, S., Roy, A., Shatkin, J., Kalver, E., & Rette, D. (2022). The psychological, academic, and economic impact of COVID-19 on college students in the epicenter of the pandemic. Emerging Adulthood, 10(2), 473-490. https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968211066657
  • Yang, C., Chan, M., Nickerson, A., Jenkins, L., Xie, J. S., & Fredrick, S. (2022). Teacher victimization and teacher subjective well-being: Does school climate matter? Aggressive Behavior, 48(4), 379-392. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.22030
  • Zhao, J., Ettekal, I., Nickerson, A. B., Schuetze, P., Shisler, S., Godleski, S., Ostrov, J., & Eiden, R. D. (2022). Child community violence exposure in an at-risk sample: Developmental trajectories, caregiving risks, and the role of child temperament. Psychology of Violence, 12(6), 382-392. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000416
  • Dudley, M., Nickerson, A. B., Kim, S., & Livingston, J. A. (2022). School-based child abuse prevention: The role of school climate in intervention outcomes for teachers. Psychology in the Schools, 59(6), 1158-1174. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22674
  • Fredrick, S., Nickerson, A. B., & Livingston, J. (2022). Adolescent social media use: Pitfalls and promises in relation to cybervictimization, friend support, and depression. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 51, 361-376. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01561-6
  • Nickerson, A. B., Jenkins, L. N., Bellavia, G. M., Manges, M. E., Livingston, J. A., & Feeley, T. H. (2022). The role of personal and perceived peer norms in bullying and sexual harassment perpetration. School Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000498
  • Ostrov, J. M., Perry, K. J., Eiden, R. D., Nickerson, A. B., Schuetze, P., Godleski, S. A., & Shisler, S. (2022). Development of bullying and victimization: An examination of risk and protective factors in a high-risk sample. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211067026
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. B. (2022). Effects of lockdown drills on students’ fear, perceived risk, and use of avoidance behaviors: A quasi-experimental study. Criminal Justice Policy Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.22030
  • Warner, C. M., Reyes-Portillo, J., Kline, E. A., Bixter, M. T., Chu, B., Reigada, R., Miranda, R., Nadeem, E., Nickerson, A., Peralta, A. O., Rizvi, S., Roy, A., Shatkin, J., Kalver, E., & Rette, D. (2022). The psychological, academic, and economic impact of COVID-19 on college students in the epicenter of the pandemic. Emerging Adulthood. https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968211066657
  • Yang, C., Chan, M., Nickerson, A., Jenkins, L., Xie, J. S., & Fredrick, S. (2022). Teacher victimization and teacher subjective well-being: Does school climate matter? Aggressive Behavior. Advance online publication https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.22030
  • Zhao, J., Ettekal, I., Nickerson, A. B., Schuetze, P., Shisler, S., Godleski, S., Ostrov, J., & Eiden, R. D. (2022). Child community violence exposure in an at-risk sample: Developmental trajectories, caregiving risks, and the role of child temperament. Psychology of Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000416
  • Mayer, M. J., Nickerson, A. B., & Jimerson, S. R. (2021). Preventing school violence and promoting school safety: Contemporary scholarship advancing science, practice, and policy. School Psychology Review, 50, 131-142.
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Ostrov, J. M. (2021). Protective factors and working with students involved in bullying: Commentary on the special issue and dedication to Dan Olweus. School Mental Health, 13, 443-451. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-021-09471-5
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Sulkowski, M. L. (2021). COVID-19 as a long-term school crisis: Impact, response, and meeting diverse needs. School Psychology, 36, 271-276.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Breux, P., Schaffer, G. E., & Samet, M. J. (2021). An initial evaluation of the Helping Students At-Risk for Suicide professional development workshop. School Psychology Review. Advance online publication. doi:10.1080/2372966X.2021.1919494
  • Nickerson, A. B., Fernandez, B., Cruz, M., & Stanford, S. (2021). Implementation of an evaluation mindset in school crisis response. Journal of Applied School Psychology. doi: 10.1080/15377903.2021.1998279
  • Nickerson, A. B., Randa, R., Jimerson, S., & Guerra, N. (2021). Safe places to learn: Advances in school safety research and practice. School Psychology Review, 50, 158-171. doi: 10.1080/2372966X.2021.1871948
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. B., & Klingman, K. (2021). Reading, writing, responding: Faculty and staff perceptions of school safety and emergency preparedness in the context of lockdown drills. Educational Policy. https://doi.org/10.1177/08959048211015617
  • Fredrick, S., Nickerson, A. B., & Livingston, J. (2021). Family support and the relations among peer victimization and depression: A random intercepts cross-lagged model. Development and Psychopathology, 1-18.
  • Lemke, M., Nickerson, A. & Saboda, J. (2021). Global displacement and local contexts: a case study of U.S. urban educational policy and practice, International Journal of Leadership in Education. Online first publication doc: 10.1080/13603124.2021.1884747
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Schildkraut, J. (2021). State anxiety prior to and after participating in lockdown drills among students in a rural high school. School Psychology Review, 1-13.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Kim, S., Dudley, M., Livingston, J., & Manges, M. (2021). Longitudinal impact of the Second Step Child Protection Unit on teacher knowledge, attitude, and climate. Children and Youth Services Review, 121, 105892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105892
  • Perry, K. J., Ostrov, J. M., Shisler, S., Eiden, R. D., Nickerson, A. B., Godleski, S. A., & Schuetze, P. (2021). Pathways from early family violence to adolescent reactive aggression and violence victimization. Journal of Family Violence, 36, 75-86.
  • Allen, K., Livingston, J., & Nickerson, A. (2020). Child sexual abuse prevention education: A qualitative study of teachers’ experiences implementing the Second Step Child Protection Unit. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 15, 218-245. doi: 10.1080/15546128.2019.1687382
  • Ettekal, I., Eiden, R., Nickerson, A. B., Molnar, D. S., & Schuetze, P. (2020). Developmental cascades to children’s conduct problems: The role of socioeconomic adversity, maternal sensitivity, depression and substance use, and children’s conscience. Development and Psychopathology, 32, 85-103.
  • Kwon, M., Seo, Y., Nickerson, A. B., Dickerson, S., Park, E., & Livingston, J. A. (2020). Sleep quality as a mediator of the relationship between cyber victimization and depression. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 52, 416-425.
  • Lemke, M., & Nickerson, A. B. (2020). Educating refugee and hurricane displaced youth in troubled times: Countering a politics of fear through identity- and trauma-informed schooling. Children’s Geographies, 18, 529-543.
  • Livingston, J. A., Allen, K. P., Nickerson, A. B., & O’Hern, K. A. (2020). Parental perspectives on sexual abuse prevention: Barriers and challenges. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 3317-3334. doi:10.1007/s10826-020-01796-0
  • Manges, M., & Nickerson, A. B. (2020). Student knowledge gain following the Second Step Child Protection Unit: The influence of teacher implementation characteristics. Prevention Science, 21, 1037-1047. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-020-01146-y
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. B. (2020). Ready to respond: Effects of lockdown drills and training on school emergency preparedness. Victims and Offenders, 15, 619-638. .doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2020.1749199
  • Nickerson, A. B., Shisler, S. M., Eiden, R. D., Ostrov, J. M., Schuetze, P., Godleski, S. A., & Delmerico, A. M. (2020). A longitudinal study of gun violence attitudes: Role of childhood aggression and exposure to violence, and early adolescent bullying perpetration and victimization. Journal of School Violence, 19, 62-76.
  • Schildkraut, J., Nickerson, A. B., & Ristoff, T. (2020). Locks, lights, out of sight: Assessing students’ perceptions of emergency preparedness across multiple lockdown drills. Journal of School Violence, 19, 93-106.
  • Ettekal, I., Eiden, R. D., Nickerson, A. B., & Schuetze, P. (2019). Comparing alternative methods of measuring cumulative risk based on multiple risk indicators: Are there differential effects on children’s externalizing problems? Plos One doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219134
  • Kim, S., Nickerson, A. B., Livingston, J., Dudley, M., Manges, M., Tulledge, J., & Allen, K. (2019). Teacher outcomes from Second Step Child Protection Unit: Moderating roles of preparedness and treatment acceptability. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 28, 726-744.
  • Nickerson, A., Tulledge, T., Manges, M., Kesselring, S., Parks, T., Livingston, J. A., & Dudley, M. (2019). Randomized controlled trial of the Child Protection Unit: Grade and gender as moderators of CSA prevention concepts in elementary students. Child Abuse and Neglect, 96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104101
  • Nickerson, A.B., Cook, E., Cruz, M., & Parks, T. (2019). Transfer of school crisis prevention and intervention training knowledge and skills: Training, trainee, and work environment predictors. School Psychology Review, 48, 237-250.
  • Jenkins, L. N., & Nickerson, A. B. (2019). Bystander intervention in bullying: Role of social skills and gender. Journal of Early Adolescence, 39, 141-166.
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019). Preventing and intervening with bullying in schools: A framework for evidence-based practice. School Mental Health, 11, 15-28.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Fredrick, S. S., Allen, K. P., & Jenkins, L. N. (2019). Social emotional learning (SEL) practices in schools: Effects on perceptions of bullying victimization. Journal of School Psychology, 73, 74-88.
  • Yang, C., Fredrick, S., Nickerson, A., Jenkins, L., & Xie, J. S. (2019). Validation of the Multidimensional Teacher Victimization Scale. School Psychology, 34, 244-252.
  • Yang, C., Jenkins, L., Fredrick, S., Chen, C., Xie, J., & Nickerson, A. (2019). Teacher victimization by students in China: A multilevel analysis. Aggressive Behavior, 45, 169-180.
  • Jenkins, L., Fredrick, S. S., & Nickerson, A. B. (2018). The assessment of bystander intervention in bullying: Examining measurement invariance across gender and grade. Journal of School Psychology, 69, 73-83.
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018). Can SEL reduce school violence? Educational Leadership, 76, 46-50.
  • Livingston, L., Derrick, J., Testa, M., Wang, W., Nickerson, A., Espelage, D., & Miller, K. (2018). Proximal associations among bullying, mood, and substance use: A daily report study. Journal of Child and Family Studies. Advanced online publication https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10826-018-1109-1?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst
  • Nickerson, A. B., Livingston, J. A., & Kamper-DeMarco, K. (2018). Evaluation of Second Step Child Protection videos: A randomized controlled trial. Child Abuse & Neglect, 76, 10-12.
  • Jenkins, L. N, & Nickerson, A. B. (2017a). Bullying participant roles and gender as predictors of bystander intervention. Aggressive Behavior, 43, 281-290.
  • Jenkins, L. N., & Nickerson, A. B. (2017b). Bystander intervention in bullying: Role of social skills and gender. Journal of Early Adolescence. Online first publication.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Feeley, T. H., & Tsay-Vogel, M. (2017). Applying mass communication theory to bystander intervention in bullying. Adolescent Research Review, 2, 37-48. doi: 10.1007/s40894-016-0030-3
  • Cosgrove, H., Nickerson, A. B., & DeLucia-Waack, J. (2017). Past peer victimization and current adult attachment in college students. Journal of College Counseling, 20, 22-36.
  • Cook, E. E., Nickerson, A. B., Werth, J. M., & Allen, K. P. (2016). Service providers’ attributions about and responses to bullying of individuals with disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Advanced online publication. doi: 10.1177/1744629516650127
  • Waseem, M., Paul, A., Schwartz, G., Pauze, D., Eakin, P., Barata, I., Holtzman, D., Benjamin, L. S., Wright, J. L., Nickerson, A. B., & Joseph, M. (2016). Role of pediatric emergency physicians in identifying bullying. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. Advanced online publication. http://www.jem- journal.com/article/S0736-4679(16)30563-7/abstract
  • Cook, E. E., Nickerson, A. B., Werth, J. M., & Allen, K. P. (2016). Service providers’ attributions about and responses to bullying of individuals with disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Advanced online publication. doi: 10.1177/1744629516650127
  • Cook-Cottone, C., Serwacki, M., Guyker, W., Sodano, S., Nickerson, A., Keddie-Olka, E., & Anderson, L. (2016). The role of anxiety on the experience of peer victimization and eating disorder risk. School Mental Health. Advanced online publication http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12310-016-9178-z?wt_mc=internal.event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst
  • Nickerson, A. B., Feeley, T. H., & Tsay-Vogel, M. (2016). Applying mass communication theory to bystander intervention in bullying. Adolescent Research Review. Advanced online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40894-016-0030-3
  • Cosgrove, H., & Nickerson, A. B. (2015). Anti-bullying/harassment legislation and educator perceptions of severity, effectiveness, and school climate: A cross-sectional analysis. Educational Policy. Advanced online publication.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Aloe, A. M., & Werth, J. M. (2015). The relation of empathy and defending in bullying: A meta-analytic investigation. School Psychology Review, 44, 372-390
  • Rose, C. A., Nickerson, A. B. , & Stormont, M., & (2015). Advancing bullying research from a social-ecological lens: An introduction to the special issue. School Psychology Review, 44, 339-352.
  • Werth, J. M., Nickerson, A. B., Aloe, A. M., & Swearer, S. M. (2015). Bullying victimization and the social and emotional maladjustment of bystanders: A propensity score analysis. Journal of School Psychology, 53, 295-308.
  • Fishman, C., & Nickerson, A. B. (2015). Motivations for involvement: A preliminary investigation of parents of students with disabilities. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24, 523-535.
  • Aloe, A., Shisler, S., Norris, B. D., Nickerson, A. B., & Rinker, T. (2014). A multivariate meta-analysis of student misbehavior and teacher burnout. Educational Research Review, 12, 30-44.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Manges, M. E., Bellavia, G. M., Livingston, J. A., Jenkins, L. N., & Feeley, T. H. (in press). Bystander intervention in bullying and sexual harassment: Role of personal and perceived peer norms. International Journal of Bullying Prevention.
Book Chapter:
  • Allen, K., Livingston, J., & Nickerson, A. (2023). Protecting children from sexual abuse: Mixed messages and cultural challenges. In B. Taverner (Ed.), Sex education research: A look between the sheets. Routledge.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Breese, A., & Alberti, J. A. (2023). Bullying as a form of abuse: Conceptualization and prevention (pp. 487-512). In T. Miller (Ed.), School violence: Primary prevention. Springer.
  • Kim, S., Nickerson, A. B., & Kim, T. E. (2022). The impact of Second Step Child Protection Unit teacher training: Latent moderated structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. In M. Fitzgerald (Ed.), Child abuse and neglect. InTech Open. https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/80688
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021). School psychology leadership in crisis intervention and prevention. In K. Augustyniak and L. A. Kilanowski (Eds.), Principles of leadership in school psychology. Springer Publishers.
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Parks, T. (2021). Preventing bullying. In P. J. Lazarus, S. Suldo, & B. Doll (Eds.), Fostering the emotional well-being of our youth: A school-based approach (pp. 338-354). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Tulledge, J., & Manges, M. (2020). Theories of crisis and trauma. In K. Kelly, C. Albers, & A. Grabacz (Eds.), Theoretical foundations of school psychology research and practice. Routledge.
  • Flannery, D. J., Bear, G., Benbenishty, R., Astor, R. A., Bradshaw, C. P., Sugai, G., Cornell, D., Gottfredson, D. C., Nation, M., Jimerson, S. R., Nickerson, A. B., Mayer, M. J., Skiba, R., Weist, M., Espelage, D. L., Furlong, M. J., Guerra, N., Jagers, R., Noguera, P., Webster, D. W., & Osher, D. (2019). The scientific evidence supporting an eight point public health oriented action plan to prevent gun violence. In D., Osher, M. Mayer, R. Jagers, K. Kendziora, & l. Wood (Eds.), Keeping Students Safe and Helping Them Thrive: A Collaborative Handbook for Education, Safety, and Justice Professionals, Families, and Communities (Vol. 2, pp. 227-255). New York: Praeger.
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Cornell, D. (2019). Threat assessment and school crisis preparedness. In M. Mayer & D. Osher (Eds). Keeping Students Safe and Helping Them Thrive: A Collaborative Handbook for Education, Safety, and Justice Professionals, Families, and Communities. New York: Praeger.
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Cornell, D. Crisis prevention, response, and recovery (2019). In S. R. Jimerson & M. Mayer (Eds.), School safety and violence prevention: Science, practice, and policy driving change (pp. 223-246). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018). Foreward. In J. C. Roth & B. S. Fernandez (Eds.), Perspectives on school crisis response: Reflections from the field. Taylor & Francis.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Guttman-Lapin, D., & Vanhout, S. (2018). Bullying and cyberbullying prevalence as a form of violence in education. In H. Shapiro (Ed.), The handbook of violence in education: Forms, factors, and preventions (pp. 327-358). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Guttman, D., & Cook, E. (2017). Prevention and early intervention efforts for targets of bullying and youth who bully. In C. Bradshaw (Ed.), Handbook on bullying prevention: A lifecourse perspective. Washington, DC: National Association of School Social Workers.
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Rigby, K. (2017). Prevention and intervention for bullying in schools. In M. Thielking & M. Terjesen (Eds.), Handbook of Australian school psychology: Bridging the gaps in international research, practice, and policy. New York: Springer Science.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Mayer, M. J., Cornell, D. G., Jimerson, S. R., Osher, D., & Espelage, D. L. (2017). Violence prevention in schools and communities. In M. Casas, L. Suzuki, C. Alexander, & M. Jackson (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling (4th ed., pp. 323-331). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Mayer, M. J., Cornell, D. G., Jimerson, S. R., Osher, D., & Espelage, D. L. (2017). Violence prevention in schools and communities. In M. Casas, L. Suzuki, C. Alexander, & M. Jackson (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling (4th ed., pp. 323-331). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Orrange-Torchia, T. (2015). The mental health impact of bullying. In P. Goldblum, D. Espelage, J. Chu, & B. Bongar (Eds.), The challenges of youth bullying and suicide (pp. 39-49). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Nickerson, A. B., Savage, T. A., & Woitaszewski, S. A. (2015). School crisis prevention and intervention: Emergency preparedness and response. In R. H. Witte & S. Mosley-Howard (Eds.), Mental health practice in today’s schools: Issues and interventions (pp. 399-418). New York: Springer.
  • Brock, S. E., Nickerson, A. B., Reeves, M. A., & Jimerson, S. R. (2014). Best practices for school psychologists as members of crisis teams: The PREPaRE model. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology V (pp. 1487-1504). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.
  • Brock, S. E., Nickerson, A. B., Reeves, M. A., & Jimerson, S. R. (2014). Best practices for school psychologists as members of crisis teams: The PREPaRE model. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology V (pp. 1487-1504). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.
Other:
  • Fredrick, S. S., Sun, L., & Nickerson, A. B. (2023, March/April). Cyberbullying and social media use: Overview and implications for schools. Communiqué, 51(6), 1, 8-11.
  • Casella, J., Manges, M. E., & Nickerson, A. B. (2022, Summer). Understanding, preventing, and responding to school violence. InBalance (Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Newsletter). https://newsletter.sccap53.org/in-focus-understanding-preventing-and-responding-to-school-violence/
  • Nickerson, A., & Rajan, S. (2022, August). The effects of firearm violence on children. Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium, Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, NY. https://rockinst.org/issue-area/the-effects-of-firearm-violence-on-children/
  • Jimerson, S. R., Nickerson, A. B., &. Miller, D. N., & Weber, M. (2021). School-based interventions and subjective-well-being. In F. Maggino (Ed), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Switzerland: Springer Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69909-7_2605-2
  • Nickerson, A. B., Casella, J., & Huang, Y. (2021). Introduction to Pathways for Prevention of School Violence®: Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Safer School Communities. Texas School Safety Center and Safe and Sound Schools.
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, October). Creating a positive school climate where there is no place for bullying. Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative. https://www.safeandsoundschools.org/2017/10/26/creating-a-positive-school-climate-where-there-is-no-place-for-bullying/
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, January). Preventing academic burnout. Society for the Study of School Psychology Early Career Forum. http://ssspresearch.org/earlycareerforum/preventing-academic-burnout
  • National Association of School Psychologists [Nickerson, A. B., & Cook, E. E.). (2016). PREPaRE Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training Curriculum 2015 Annual Evaluation Report [Report]. Bethesda, MD: Author. http://www.nasponline.org/professional-development/prepare-training-curriculum/training-outcomes-and-evaluations
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, October). Bullying prevention. Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative. safeandsoundschools.org
  • SAMHSA Now Is The Time Technical Assistance Center [Lead contributors Guttman-Lapin, D., Nickerson, A., O’Malley, M., Renshaw, T., Silva, K., & Sockalingam, S.] (2016).  School mental health referral pathways toolkit. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA.
  • Crepeau-Hobson, F., Nickerson, A., & Cook, E. (2016, January/February). The final report of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission: Summary of parts 1 and II. Communiqué, 44(5), 1, 24-25.
  • SAMHSA Now Is The Time Technical Assistance Center [Lead contributors Guttman-Lapin, D., Nickerson, A., O’Malley, M., Renshaw, T., Silva, K., & Sockalingam, S.] (2016). School mental health referral pathways toolkit. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA.
  • National Association of School Psychologists [Writing group Furlong, M. J., Nickerson, A. B., & Pesce, R.]. (2014). Position statement on youth violence. Bethesda, MD: Author.
  • Orrange-Torchia, T., & Nickerson, A. B. (2014). The Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention: A resource for school psychologists and beyond. New York School Psychologist, 32(2), 4, 38-39.
Presentations:
Invited Lectures:
  • Fredrick, S. S., & Sun, L., & Nickerson, A. B. (2023, May). Cyberbullying Q and A. Webinar presented for National Association of School Psychologists.;
  • Greene-Colozzi, E., Nickerson, A. B., Schildkraut, J., & Silva, J. (2022, September). Keeping schools safe from firearm violence. Panel presented for the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium, Rockefeller Institute of Government. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, August). Bullying prevention. Webinar presented for the University of South Dakota. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, August). Bystander intervention training. Presented to Buffalo Jewish Federation youth leaders, Park School, Amherst, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, December). Helping students at risk for suicide. Workshop presented for the New York State Office of Mental Health. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, June). Measuring and cultivating positive school climate: What, why, and how. Webinar presented for the New York Center for School Safety [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, June). Talking to children about tragedy. Alden, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Eden, Frontier, Lancaster, North Collins, Salamanca School Districts. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, November). Preventing violence: Promoting positive school climate and social-emotional wellness. Keynote address presented at the Center for Safe Schools conference, Harrisburg, PA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, November). Violence toward self and others: Best practices for assessing risk and promoting safety for youth [webinar]. Suicide Prevention Coalition of Long Island.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, October). Bullying prevention and intervention. Paper presented at the Peter White Public Library, Marquette, MI.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, October). Crisis preparedness and response for school psychologists. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York Association of School Psychologists, Uniondale, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, October). Understanding and preventing bullying. Webinar presented at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Berkeley, CA. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, September). Bullying and its impact on mental health. Webinar presented for the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, University of North Dakota. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, September). Bystander intervention in bullying. Paper presented at Brock University, St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, April). Supporting students’ social, emotional, and relationships needs. Workshop presented to Haldane Central Schools, Cold Spring, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, April). Training of trainers: Helping students at risk for suicide. Workshop presented for the Erie County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Crisis Services, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, February). Bullying and crisis prevention. Paper presented at the Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools Annual School Safety Training Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, February). Training of Trainers: PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention Workshop 1. Workshop presented for the National Association of School Psychologists, Denver, CO.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, January). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery. Workshop presented for the Amityville School District, Amityville, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, January). PREPaRE Workshop 2: Crisis Intervention and Recovery. Workshop presented for the Amityville School District, Amityville, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, March). Helping students at risk for suicide. Workshop presented for the New York State Office of Mental Health. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, March). Lockdown drills: Research and best practices. Presentation at Buffalo Seminary. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2023, March). Locks, lights, out of sight: Evidence and how to do it right. Paper presented at the Safe School Initiative Seminar, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Breux, P. (2022, July). Training of trainers: Helping students at risk for suicide. Workshop presented for OCM BOCES, Syracuse, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Crepeau-Hobson, F. (2022, August). PREPaRE Workshop 2: Crisis Intervention and Recovery. Workshop presented for the National Association of School Psychologists [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. S. (2022 August). Bullying, harassment, and microaggressions: Evidence-based prevention and intervention. Nichols School, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Hamp, L. (2022, September). Pathways for the prevention of school violence. Workshop presented for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Chester, VA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Marti, M. (2023, May). Podcast for Resilience Matters.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Peters, K. (2022, October). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery. Workshop presented for the Appoquinimink School District, Middletown, DE.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & St. Pierre, J. (2022, October). Bulling. IHeart Radio. [podcast].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Malecki, C., Demaray, M., & Ogg, J. (2022, February). Future faculty panel. Panel presentation for Future Faculty Interest Group, National Association of School Psychologists, Denver, CO.;
  • Schildkraut, J., Nickerson, A. B., & Ristoff, T. (2022, September). Lockdown drills panel. Webinar presented for the National Center for School Safety, University of Michigan School of Public Health. [virtual].;
  • Neal, L., Nickerson, A., Santiago, R., & Wood, A. R. (2022, May). Bullying, social media, and the law. Webinar presented for the Center for Children’s Advocacy [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, 2022). Helping Students At Risk for Suicide. Workshop presented for New York State Office of Mental Health (I presented this full-day workshop 5 times in the 2021-2022 year).;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, December). School psychology faculty careers. Podcast for Trainers of School Psychologists.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, October). Bullying and suicide: Keys to prevention and resiliency. Presentation conducted at the Student Focused Teacher led Conference, Little Rock, AR.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, April). Reducing the Bystander Effect: Preventing and Responding to Bullying. Workshop presented to faculty at Campbell County School District, Campbell, KY. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, March). Suicide risk assessment. Workshop presented to Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District. Kenmore, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, March). Supporting students and positive school climate. Presentation for parents at Suffern Central School District, Suffern, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. S. (2021, August). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery. Workshop presented to Questar III BOCES (virtual).;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. S. (2021, August). PREPaRE Workshop 2: Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools. Workshop presented for Questar III BOCES. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. S. (2021, December). PREPaRE Workshop 2: Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools. Workshop presented to Questar III BOCES (virtual).;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. S. (2021, November). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery. Workshop presented to Questar III BOCES (virtual).;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Gay, M. (2022, January). Virginia pathways for preventing school violence. Workshop presented for VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services. [virtual];
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Gay, M. (2022, March). Virginia pathways for preventing school violence. Workshop presented for VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services. [virtual];
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Gay, M. (2022, March). Virginia pathways for preventing school violence. Workshop presented for VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services. [virtual];
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Torchia, T. (2022, January). Social media and cyberbullying. Presentation for faculty at Nardin Academy, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Torchia, T. (2022, January). Social media and cyberbullying. Presentation for parents at Nardin Academy, Buffalo, NY [virtual].;
  • Breux, P., & Nickerson, A. B. (2021, April). Helping Students At-Risk for Suicide. Workshop presented for NYC Department of Mental Health [virtual].;
  • Breux, P., Nickerson, A. B., & Bernstein, B. (2020, October). The Upstanders: Film Screening and Discussion. Presented for the Mental Health Association of New York State [virtual].;
  • Clement, B., Nickerson, A. B., & Mason, K. (2021, February). Social-emotional learning and mental health. [Webinar]. Aperture Education.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2020, June). School crisis intervention and recovery. Workshop presented to New York City Department of Mental Health, School Health Program [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2020, October). Bullying and Bullying Prevention. Paper presented at the Genesee Community College Cougar Connections Series [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2020, October). Multi-tiered systems of support. Paper presented at the National Summit on School Safety [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, April). Bullying…Implications for Faculty. Presentation for UB Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Buffalo, NY. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, April). Understanding and Preventing Bullying in Schools. Webinar presented for Axis Communications [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, January). Effective bystander intervention. Presentation conducted at the American Psychological Association's Bystander Interventions: Translation Science to Action Summit. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, March). Reducing the Bystander Effect: Preventing and Responding to Bullying. Workshop presented for Campbell County School District, Campbell County, KY [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Conolly, C. (2021, January). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Crisis Prevention and Preparedness. Workshop presented for the National Association of School Psychologists. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. (2020, August). PREPaRE Workshop 2: Crisis Intervention and Recovery. Workshop presented for the Dobbs Ferry School District [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Swearer, S. (2021, February). Surviving Lunch. Viewing and panel discussion presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Reidy, J., & Barrett, C. (2020, October). Bully prevention. Panel discussion presented at the National Summit on School Safety [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Savage, T., & Clason, B. (2020, October). Multi-tiered systems of support for students. Panel discussion presented at the National Summit on School Safety [virtual].;
  • Reeves, M., & Nickerson, A. B. (2021, January). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Crisis Prevention and Preparedness. Workshop presented for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force [virtual; 4 full-day workshops presented].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. & Reeves, M. (2019, October). PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training of Trainers. Presented to Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, December). Bystander intervention in bullying. In M. P. Carlton (Chair), Applying the latest research to prevent bullying: Empowering schools to change behavior and attitudes. [Webinar]. National Institute of Justice.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, May). Understanding, measuring, and changing bystander behavior in bullying. B. F. Skinner Invited Lecture at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, November). Understanding, preventing, and intervening with bullying: Successes and challenges. Keynote presented at the Saint Rose School Psychology Association and NYASP Chapter J annual conference, Albany, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, October). PREPaRE School Crisi Intervention and Recovery (3rd ed.) Presented to New York City Department of Mental Health.;
  • Astor, R., Osher, D., Mayer, M., & Nickerson, A.; Moderators: F. Levine and V. Gadsden (2019, April). Gun violence town hall meeting. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Ontario.;
  • Jenkins, L., & Nickerson, A. (2019, May). Bystander intervention in bullying. Invited plenary paper presented at the Bystander Roles in Peace and Conflict Workshop, Lorentz Center, University of Leiden, Leiden, the Netherlands.;
  • Jimerson, S., & Nickerson, A. B. (2018, September). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness. Workshop presented at Santa Barbara Unified School District, Santa Barbara, CA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, August). Assessing and Helping Students At-risk for Suicide. Workshop presented at the Liverpool Central School District, Liverpool, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, August). Threat assessment. Workshop presented at the Liverpool Central School District, Liverpool, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, June). School Crisis Intervention and Recovery: Training for Administrators. Workshop presented at Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, October). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness. Workshop presented at Orchard Park Central School District, Orchard Park, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, October). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness. Workshop presented at West Valley Central Schools, West Valley, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, October). PREPaRE workshop 2: Crisis intervention and recovery. Workshop presented at West Valley Central Schools, West Valley, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, September). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness training of trainers. Workshop presented at Birmingham City School District, Birmingham, AL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, September). PREPaRE workshop 2: Crisis intervention and recovery training of trainers. Workshop presented at Birmingham City School District, Birmingham, AL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, January). Creating a Culture of Kindness and Bravery. Workshop for 6th grade students Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, January). Power for peace: 3rd grade student leader training. Workshop for 3rd grade students Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, January). Reducing the bystander effect. Workshop for teachers, Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, March). Advancing school safety. Keynote presented at the annual meeting of the Vermont Association of School Psychologists. Burlington, VT.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, March). Bullying prevention and intervention in schools: An evidence-based practice framework. Paper presented at the National Summit on School Safety, Houston, TX.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, March). Bullying: What it is and what we can do. Presented to 6th grade students at Futures Academy Liberty Partnership Program, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, May). Bullying. Workshop presented for the faculty at Lancaster High School, Lancaster, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Harris, B. (2019, January). PREPaRE workshop 2: Crisis intervention and recovery. Workshop presented at Harborfields School District, Harborfields, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Harris, B. (2019, January). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness. Workshop presented at Harborfields School District, Harborfields, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Reeves, M. A. (2018, July). PREPaRE Workshop 2: Crisis intervention and recovery training of trainers. Workshop presented to Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Schaefer, G. (2018, October). Helping Students at-Risk for Suicide. Workshop presented at the Orchard Park School District, Orchard Park, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Schaefer, G. (2019, March). Helping Students at-Risk for Suicide. Workshop presented for NYASP Chapter G at Alfred University, Alfred, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, August). SROs and bullying prevention and intervention. Presentation for Cabarrus County School District, Concord, NC.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, July). Preventing and intervening with bullying abuse in youth. Workshop presented for the Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families, Albany, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, June). PREPaRE workshop 2: Crisis intervention and recovery, Training of Trainers. Workshop presented for Education Achievement Authority of Michigan, Detroit, MI.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, November). Bullying and the bystander effect. Workshop for Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, November). Power for peace: 3rd grade student leader training. Workshop for 3rd grade students Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, November). Power for peace: 6th grade student leader training. Workshop for 6th grade students Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, November). Power for peace: Creating a culture of kindness and bravery. Workshop for 9th grade students Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, January). Helping boys navigate their social worlds. Presentation for Collegiate School, New York, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, March). Bullying and harassment: Current research and best practices. Workshop presented to the Williamsville Central School District wellness coordinators, Williamsville, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, March). Bullying prevention and intervention. Presentation for Williamsville Central School District support staff, Williamsville, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, March). Sexual harassment: How educators can prevent and respond. Workshop for Park School faculty, Amherst, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, November). Relational and cyber issues: Tips and problem-solving for teachers. Paper presented at Clarence High School, Clarence, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, September). Bystander intervention in bullying: Research and practice. Paper presented at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, February). Bullying: What it is and what we can do. Workshop presented at Sweet Home Middle School, Sweet Home, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, June). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness. Workshop presented at Orchard Park Central School District, Orchard Park, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, June). PREPaRE workshop 2 training of trainers: Crisis intervention and recovery. Workshop presented at the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan, Detroit, MI.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, March). Assessing social-emotional strengths: What, why, and how? Webinar presented for Aperture Education.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, March). Dignity for all students, sensitivity, and cultural awareness. Workshop presented at the Superintendent’s Conference Day at the Guilderland School District, Guilderland, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Worona, J. (2016, October). Safety plans and mental health: Renewed attention from NYS laws. Webinar presented for the Utica National Insurance Risk Management Seminar Series.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Rodemeyer, T., Wolfe, D., & Buckley, E. (2017, May). Cyberbullying: A relentless cycle. Facebook Live Panel presented for WNED, WBFO, and AT & T., Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2015, August). PREPaRE School Crisis Intervention and Recovery Training. Western Suffolk BOCES, Wheatley Heights, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, April). Bullying prevention and intervention. Lecture presented at Niagara University, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, April). Suicide and threat assessment procedures. Workshop presented at Putnam/Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, February). Bullying prevention and intervention in schools. Invited lecture presented at the University at Albany, the State University of New York.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, January). Bullying: What it is and what you can do. Lecture presented to the Muslim Public Affairs Committee of Western New York.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, June). Bullying prevention and intervention. Invited lecture presented at the New York School Social Workers Association Meeting, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, March). PREPaRE Workshop 1: School Crisis Prevention and Preparedness. Workshop presented at the Orchard Park Central School District, Orchard Park, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2014, August). PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training of Trainers. Workshop presented at the Western Suffolk BOCES, Wheatley Heights, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2014, October). Harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination in schools: Prevention and intervention. Workshop presented to the Amherst Central School District's Administrative Cabinet, Amherst, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2014, September). Bullying: What it is and What you can do. Workshop presented at Nichols School, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2015, March). School safety and crisis response: Balancing physical and psychological needs. Workshop presented at the 12th Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2015, May). Play (and live) with character: Preventing violence through leadership. Panel presented at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Buffalo Division’s NYSPHSAA Section VI Team Captain Leadership Seminar, Orchard Park, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Torchia, T., & Werth, J. M. (2014, August). Bullying: How you can make a difference. Workshop presented at Nichols School, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Zwick, S. R., & Jason, K. (2014, December). PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training. Workshop presented at the Western Suffolk BOCES, Wheatley Heights, NY.;
Conferences:
  • Casella, J. N., & Nickerson, A. B. (2023, February).?Bullying and social norms’ relationship with perceptions of school climate. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Denver, CO.;
  • Casella, J. N., Nickerson, A. B., & Fredrick, S. (2022, October). Social support, student engagement and internalizing symptoms related to instructional style during COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York Association of School Psychologists, Uniondale, NY.;
  • Manges, M. E.?& Nickerson, A. B. (2023, March).?“It’s kind of like… a taboo”: Examining the impact of a sexual harassment intervention in high school.?Paper presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Atlanta, GA.;
  • Marcus, R., Ivanova, M. Y., Godleski, S., Nickerson, A., Ostrov, J., Schuetze, P., & Eiden, R. D. (2022, June). Role of caregiver pre- to postnatal substance use and early adolescent peer processes on late adolescent substance use. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA;
  • Sun, L., Casella, J. N., Harrison, D. S., Nickerson, A. B., & Manges, M. E. (2023, February).?Sexual harassment experiences based on gender and ethnicity in adolescents. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Denver, CO.;
  • Fredrick, S., Nickerson, A., & Livingston, J. (2021, November). Adolescent social media use: Pitfalls and promises in relation to cybervictimization, friend support, and depression. Paper presented at the World Anti-Bullying Forum [virtual].;
  • Manges, M. E., Nickerson, A. B., & Bellavia, G. M. (2021, August). Personal and perceived peer norms predicting bullying, cyberbullying, and sexual harassment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, DC.;
  • Manges, M., Nickerson, A., Allen, K., & Livingston, J. (2021, July). Knowledge, power, and systemic inequalities: The challenge of child sexual abuse and its prevention. Symposium presented at the British Psychological Association Psychology of Women and Equalities Section Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Manges, M., Nickerson, A., Allen, K., & Livingston, J. (2021, July). Knowledge, power, and systemic inequalities: The challenge of child sexual abuse and its prevention. Symposium presented at the British Psychological Association Psychology of Women and Equalities Section Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, May). Preventing and intervening with bullying. Workshop presented at the McGill Summer Institute for School Psychology [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, November). Strategies to prevent violence and promote positive mental health. Paper presented at the New York Association of School Psychologists’ Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, October). Norms and Bystander Intervention Training (NABIT!) to reduce bullying and sexual harassment in high school. Paper presented at the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention Annual Conference, Buffalo, NY [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, September). Mitigating the effects of childhood trauma: Guidance for school-based teams. Presentation conducted at the University of Oklahoma Professional Development Series [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2022, February). School violence and school safety. In S. Jimerson (Chair), Advancing and informing school psychology: Diversity, equity, inclusion, science, practice, and policy. Special session presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Boston, MA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Crepeau-Hobson, F. (2021, October). PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery. Workshop presented for the National Association of School Psychologists. [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A., Jenkins, L., Manges, M., & Bellavia, G. (2021, November). Norms and Bystander Intervention Training (NABIT!) for bullying and sexual harassment: Development and initial testing. Paper presented at the World Anti-Bullying Forum [virtual].;
  • Paine, C. K., & Nickerson, A.B. (2022, February). Best practices for conducting armed assailant drills. Mini-skills workshop presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Boston, MA.;
  • Schildkraut, J., & Nickerson, A. (2021, October). The lockdown drill debate: A look at the current research. Paper presented at the National Summit on School Safety [virtual].;
  • Fredrick, S. S., Nickerson, A., Allen, K., & Jenkins, L. (2020, August). Social emotional learning practices in schools: Effects on perceptions of bullying victimization. In C. Yang (Chair), Advancing Bullying Prevention Research Through the Lens of School-Wide Social Emotional Learning. Symposium conducted via zoom at the American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.;
  • Jenkins, L. N., Nickerson, A. B., Manges, M. E., & Bellavia, G. M. (2021, February). Social norms in bullying, cyberbullying, and sexual harassment. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention [virtual].;
  • Kim, S., Kim, T., & Nickerson, A. (2021, April). The longitudinal impact of Second Step Child Protection Unit on children: Gender as a moderator. Paper presented at the AERA 2021 Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Lemke, M. & Nickerson, A. (2020, September). Researching displaced youth in troubled times: Findings from an interdisciplinary and critically framed case study. Paper presented at Teach-in for Racial Equity, Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Manges, M., Seay, D., Nickerson, A., Grossman, H., Delmerico, A., Godleski, S., Schuetze, P., & Eiden, R. (2021, April). Caregiving environmental risk, parenting, and aggression from infancy to adolescence in a high-risk sample. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development 2021 Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2020, August). Discussion: Advancing Bullying Prevention Research Through the Lens of School-Wide Social Emotional Learning. In C. Yang (Chair), Advancing Bullying Prevention Research Through the Lens of School-Wide Social Emotional Learning. Symposium conducted via zoom at the American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2020, December). Crisis Prevention and Intervention with the PREPaRE Model. Presented to the Western Connecticut Regional Crisis Team [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2020, September). Bystander Intervention in Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination. Paper presented at Teach-in for Racial Equity, Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2021, April). Discussion: Finding Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic. In C. Yang (Chair), Finding Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives from Different Stakeholders in Schools. Symposium presented at the AERA 2021 Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Kim, T. (2020, November). Second Step Child Protection Unit: Outcomes, processes, and mechanisms from a mixed method randomized controlled trial. Symposium conducted at the Society for Research in Child Development Child Maltreatment Special Topic Workshop [virtual].;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Kim, S., Dudley, M., Livingston, J. A., & Manges, M. (2021, April). The longitudinal impacts of teacher training on teacher knowledge, attitude, and climate. Paper presented at the AERA 2021 Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Seay, D., Eiden, R., Nickerson, A., Schuetze, P., & Neiderhiser, J. (2021, April). A person-centered approach to family risk and the development of emotional well-being in early adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development 2021 Annual Conference [virtual].;
  • Kesselring, S. A. & Nickerson, A. B. (2020, February). Community-school partnership: Recommendations for addressing bullying in urban settings. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.;
  • Manges, M., & Nickerson, A. (2019, August). Teacher predictors of student engagement in child sexual abuse prevention programming. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, July). Understanding and preventing bullying. Invited workshop presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Summer Conference, Hartford, CT.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, June). The process and correlates of bystander intervention in bullying. In G. Gini (Discussant), International perspectives on defending and bystander behavior. Symposium presented at the World Anti-Bullying Forum, Dublin, IE.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, November). Bystander intervention in bullying. Invited Robert G. Bernreuter Lecture at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania annual conference, State College, PA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, November). Preventing and intervening with bullying. Invited Robert G. Bernreuter workshop at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania annual conference, State College, PA.;
  • Parks, T. W., & Nickerson, A. B. (2020, February). Trainer and participant variables impacting PREPaRE knowledge and attitude scores. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.;
  • Traudt, S., Fredrick, S. S., & Nickerson, A. (2020, February). An overview of SEL programs in bullying prevention. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.;
  • Tulledge, J., & Nickerson, A. (2020, February). Evaluating the effectiveness of a child sexual abuse prevention program. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.;
  • Dudley, M., & Nickerson, A. B. (2019, February). Effects of child abuse prevention and school climate on teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta, GA.;
  • Kim, S., Nickerson, A., Livingston, J., Allen, K., Dudley, M., Manges, M., & Tulledge, J. (2019, April). The potential of teacher trainings for child abuse prevention. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Ontario.;
  • Lemke, M., Nickerson, A., & Saboda, J. (2019, April). Using observational data to navigate the terrain of refugee and hurricane displaced youth educational supports. Roundtable session presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Ontario.;
  • Livingston, J. A., Wang, W., Testa, M., & Nickerson, A. B. (2019, April). Peer victimization as a risk factor for adolescent sexual victimization. Poster presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Providence, RI.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, January). Creating a culture of kindness and bravery: 9th grade student leader training. Workshop for 9th grade students Campbell County Schools, Alexandria, KY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2019, May). Understanding, measuring, and changing bystander behavior in bullying. B. F. Skinner Invited Lecture at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.;
  • Parks, T. W., Nickerson, A. B., VanHout, S. (2019, February). School crisis prevention and intervention training: Identifying methods to improve transfer. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta, GA.;
  • Tulledge, J. & Nickerson, A. (2019, February). Gender and grade-level impacts on child abuse prevention knowledge. Poster presentation at the National Association for School Psychologists annual convention, Atlanta, GA.;
  • Dudley, M., Nickerson, A., Seo, Y., & Livingston, J. (2018, February). Mother-adolescent agreement concerning peer victimization: Predictors and relation to coping. Poster session presented at the National Association for School Psychologists 2018 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.;
  • Eiden, R., Ostrov, J., Schuetze, P., Molnar, D., & Nickerson, A. (2018, April). Predicting adolescent hope in a high risk diverse sample: Testing differential susceptibility theory. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Godleski, S., Ostrov, J., Nickerson, A., Eiden, R., Kneuer, M., Ettekal, I., Schuetze, P., & Colder, C. (2018, April). Early maternal and child predictors of cognitive biases regarding aggression in at-risk adolescents. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Guttman, D., Nickerson, A., & Vanhout, S. (2018, April). Bullying and cyberbullying prevalence as a form of violence in education. In D. Espelage & H. Shapiro (Chairs), Bullying & Sexual Violence in Education. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New York, NY.;
  • Livingston, J. A., Derrick, J. L., Miller, K. E., Testa, M., Nickerson, A. B., Feda, D., Haas, J. L., & Espelage, D. L. (2017, June). Proximal effects of peer aggression on adolescent mood and substance use: A daily report study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Denver, CO.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2013, April). Bystander intervention in bullying: Understanding, measuring, and changing. In W. Craig (Moderator), A Social-Ecological Perspective on Bullying and Victimization: Focus on Key Relationships with Peers, Parents, and Teachers. Symposium presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, June). PREPaRE workshop 1: Crisis prevention and preparedness: The comprehensive school crisis team. Workshop presented to Orchard Park Central School District, Orchard Park, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, January). When crisis strikes: Best practices in school preparedness and response. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychoeducational Consultants in Independent Schools, New York, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, January). When crisis strikes: Best practices in school preparedness and response. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychoeducational Consultants in Independent Schools, New York, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2018, October). Understanding and preventing cyberbullying. Keynote address presented at the 4Th International Symposium on Bullying, Universidad CES, Medellin, Colombia.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Lazarus, P. (2018, January). PREPaRE workshop 2: Crisis intervention and recovery. Workshop presented for Collier County School District, Naples, FL.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Shisler, S., Delmerico, A., Eiden, R., & Ostrov, J. (2018, April). Bullying perpetration and victimization as predictors of gun violence attitudes in a high-risk, diverse sample. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Ostrov, J., Godleski, S., Nickerson, A., Eiden, R., Ettekal, I., & Schuetze, P. (2018, April). Negative parental discipline in early childhood and assault in at-risk adolescents: The role of attitudes about guns and violence. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Parks, T., Nickerson, A.B., Cook, E., & Cruz, M. (2018, February). PREPaRE School Crisis Training: What predicts its use in practice? Poster session presented at the National Association for School Psychologists 2018 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.;
  • Schuetze, P., Vlaovich, D., Eiden, R., Ettekal, I., Ostrov, J., & Nickerson, A., (2018, April). Regulation in a high-risk sample of young adolescents during a social stress task. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Zhao, J., Ettekal, I., Eiden, R., Nickerson, A., & Schuetze, P. (2018, April). Child exposure to community violence: Change trajectories, prospective predictors, and outcomes. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.;
  • Ettekal, I., Nickerson, A., Molnar, D. S., Schuetze, P., & Eiden, R. D. (2017, April). Childhood aggression in a high-risk sample: Developmental cascade model of socioeconomic adversity, parenting, and child conscience. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.;
  • Ettekal, I., Nickerson, A., Schuetze, P., & Eiden, R. D. (2017, April). Methods of measuring socioeconomic adversity based on cumulative risk indices: Methodological implications from a high-risk sample. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.;
  • Jenkins, L., & Nickerson, A. (2017, February). Bystander intervention in bullying: Role of social skills and gender. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Antonio, TX.;
  • Livingston, J. A., Derrick, J. L., Miller, K. E., Testa, M., Nickerson, A. B., Feda, D., Haas, J. L., & Espelage, D. L. (2017, June). Proximal effects of peer aggression on adolescent mood and substance use: A daily report study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Denver, CO.;
  • Livingston, J. A., Nickerson, A. B., Kamper-DeMarco, K., & O’Hern, K. (2017, April). Evaluation of Second Step Child Protection videos: A randomized controlled trial. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.;
  • Livingston, J., A., Nickerson, A. B., & Miller, K. E. (2016, September). Bullying and substance use among adolescents. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the National Prevention Network, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, June). Cyberbullying. Webinar presented for the New York Center for School Safety.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, October). Risk assessment in schools. Keynote address presented at Security Summit Threat Assessment Seminar [video conference], Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2016, October). Risk assessment in schools. Keynote address presented at Security Summit Threat Assessment Seminar [video conference], Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, April). Understanding the nature of all types of bullying and developing new practices to help prevent it. Workshop presented at the Western New York Educational Service Council Seminar Series, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2017, February). The relation of empathy and defending in bullying: A meta-analytic investigation. In C. A. Rose (Chair), Bullying from a social-ecological perspective: Research and interventions for schools. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Antonio, TX.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., (2016, July). Bullying prevention and intervention: Systems and strategies. Workshop presented at the summer conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Denver, CO.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., (2016, July). Promoting social-emotional strengths through assessment and intervention. Workshop presented at the summer conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Denver, CO.;
  • Jenkins, L., & Nickerson, A. (2016, February). Bullying participant roles and gender as predictors of bystander intervention. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.;
  • Livingston, J. A., Derrick, J. L., Miller, K. E., Testa, M., & Nickerson, A. B. (2015, June). Family cohesion moderates the effects of bully victimization on adolescent alcohol use. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, San Antonio, TX.;
  • Miller, K. E., Livingston, J., Testa, M., & Nickerson, A. (2016, April). Energy drink use as a predictor of risk-taking and adverse outcomes in middle adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2015, August). How can schools prepare for and respond to crisis events? In M. J. Mayer (Chair), How safe are our schools? Symposium presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2015, October). When crisis strikes: Effective elements of the school and community response. Plenary session presented at the Southern Tier Multi- Disciplinary Trauma Summit, Ellicottville, NY.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Fernandez, B. (2016, February). PREPaRE WS 2: School Crisis Intervention and Recovery Training of Trainers. Workshop presented at the National Association of School Psychologists annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., Reynolds, A., & Treadway, D. (2015, June). The impact of bullying in schools and the workplace. Symposium presented at the Networking in Higher Education Conference, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Pantaleno, A., Nickerson, A. B., Cangelosi, M., Sellet, M., & Allen, L. (2015, October). The mobilization of regional crisis response teams: A Long Island experience 2015. Panel presented at the New York Association of School Psychologists’ Annual Conference, Verona, NY.;
  • Reeves, M. A., & Nickerson, A. B. (2015, December). School safety: Prevention and intervention for bullying and crisis events. Invited lecture presented at Security 100 Summit K-12, Scotsdale, AZ.;
  • Torchia, T., & Nickerson, A. (2016, February). School climate and bystander intervention: Tools for practitioners. Mini-skills workshop presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.;
  • Nickerson, A. B. (2014, November). Building social-emotional strengths to prevent bullying and violence. Invited workshop presented at the annual meeting of the British Columbia Association of School Psychologists, Vancouver, British Columbia.;
  • Nickerson, A. B., & Werth, J. M. (2014, October). Bullying and individuals with disabilities: Needs assessment findings. Paper presented at the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention Annual Conference, Buffalo, NY.;
  • Werth, J. M., Nickerson, A. B., Allen, K. P., & Cook, E. E. (2015, February). Bullying and individuals with disabilities: Needs and future directions. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL.;
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Activities:
Editorial and Review:
  • National Institutes of Health, Risk, Prevention, and Health Behavior Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group, Small Business Grant
    04/15/2021-07/14/2021
  • Grant reviewer, The Netherlands Organisation of Health, Research and Development
    08/01/2015-09/30/2015
  • Grant Reviewer, Arizona's Institute for Mental Health Research
    03/01/2015-04/30/2015
  • Book reviewer, Lexington Books (Rowman & Littlefield)
    01/28/2015-03/11/2015
  • Editorial Board, Contemporary School Psychology
    01/01/2015-01/01/2024
  • Editorial Board, Journal of School Psychology
    06/01/2014-12/31/2023
  • Content Consultant, Red Line Editorial, Inc.
    04/01/2014-06/30/2014
  • Associate Editor, Journal of School Violence
    06/01/2011-09/01/2014
  • Editorial Board Member, School Psychology [formerly School Psychology Quarterly]
    01/01/2009-12/31/2023
  • Editorial Board Member, Psychology in the Schools
    01/01/2009-01/01/2015
Professional Service:
  • Co-Chair, National Association of School Psychologists’ Position Statement on School Violence Revision Workgroup
    04/30/2022-05/31/2023
  • Grant reviewer, National Institutes of Health, Risk, Prevention, and Health Behavior Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group, Small Business Grant
    03/03/2020-04/02/2020
  • Member, Mental Health Association of New York State Bullying Prevention Committee
    02/01/2020-09/01/2020
  • Expert panelist, Mental Health First Aid USA (National Council for Behavioral Health) and the Born this Way Foundation School Violence Prevention: What Adolescents Need to Know to Help a Friend
    03/01/2019-05/24/2019
  • Chair, Interventions Subcommittee of Buffalo Anti-Bullying Task Force
    11/01/2018-08/30/2019
  • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Bullying Prevention
    04/01/2018-12/31/2023
  • Editorial Board, International Journal of Bullying Prevention
    04/01/2018-12/31/2022
  • Member, Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium
    02/01/2018-12/31/2023
  • Member, Governor Cuomo’s Suicide Prevention Task Force
    11/01/2017-04/24/2019
  • Consultant, Aperture Education Strength-based Assessment and Intervention Planning with the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment: A Primer for School Psychology Trainers
    10/02/2017-08/30/2018
  • External reviewer, Psychological and Counseling Services Quality Enhancement Review, Florida State University
    07/15/2017-11/08/2018
  • Member, Suicide Prevention Center New York (SPC-NY) Helping Students at Risk for Suicide Workgroup
    05/15/2017-05/15/2019
  • Consultant, Campbell County Schools, KY National Institute of Justice Grant, “Identifying and embedding brokers into a multi-tiered system of services to reduce the bystander effect leading to the reduction of school violence.”
    05/01/2017-05/25/2021
  • External reviewer, tenure and promotion (University of Arizona)
    08/15/2016-09/16/2016
  • External reviewer, tenure and promotion (University of Missouri)
    03/18/2016-06/27/2016
  • Advisory Member, Long Island School Practitioner Action Network
    01/01/2015-06/30/2019
  • Member, American Psychological Association Division 16 Fellows Committee
    12/01/2014-01/30/2015
  • Member, Technical Review Panel, National Center for Education Statistics School Survey on Crime and Safety
    08/01/2014-10/30/2014
  • Coordinator for Research, National Association of School Psychologists’ School Safety and Crisis Response Committee
    07/01/2014-06/30/2023
  • Co-chair, PREPaRE Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training Curriculum Workgroup
    07/01/2013-06/30/2014
  • Member, National Association of School Psychologists’ Position Statement on School Violence Revision Workgroup
    01/01/2013-01/15/2015
  • Advisory Committee Member and Judge, BAND Against Bullying
    11/01/2012-06/30/2019
  • Executive Board (Bullying Liaison), New York Association of School Psychologists
    09/01/2011-08/16/2019
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