Carly Katzef holds an honours in psychology and has completed her MPhil in public policy and administration at the University of Cape Town. She is currently the project coordinator on the SWIFT study – Supporting Wellness Through Integrated Family Training – within the UCT Safety and Violence Initiative. She previously worked with families in conflict in the psycho-legal space and as a research assistant on a Parenting for Lifelong Health project. She has a research and professional interest in the implementation and evaluation of social policies, particularly about providing support for children and families. She is also an alumnus of the Canon Collins Trust.