Lindsey Palmer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work. Her research agenda seeks to understand the nature, extent, and impact of Child Protective Service (CPS) involvement on the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and adolescents. Her work investigates the characteristics and context of allegations of neglect, adolescent mental health and behavioral crises, and the strengths and limitations of administrative data in capturing the experiences and outcomes of children impacted by CPS. Lindsey graduated from the University of Southern California with an MSW and PhD in Social Work. She previously completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Pennsylvania States’ Child Maltreatment Solutions Network. Her research is informed by her work as a clinical social worker providing mental health services to adolescents impacted by child protection and juvenile justice systems.