![Liwei Zhang, PhD](https://cicm.wustl.edu/files/2021/08/liweiphoto-280x386.png)
Liwei Zhang’s research focuses on understanding how the complex interactions of economic resources, community contexts, and public policies affect parental behaviors and child well-being. Her research goal is to advance effective, culturally competent policy and practices to prevent child maltreatment and support families in need, particularly low-income, racial/ethnic minority, and immigrant families.