Holds a Diploma in Social Work (Distinction) and a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Social Work (Distinction) from the University of Guyana and a Master of Arts in Gender and Development from the University of Sussex. She joined the faculty in 2007 and served previously as the Head of the Gender Studies Unit and Coordinator of the Master of Social Work Programme. She was the recipient of the Canadian/ CARICOM Faculty Leadership Fellowship and a Fellowship with the York University that led to the development of the Master of Social Work Program.
Publications
- Benn, A. 2018. The Conscious Use of Self in Social Work Intervention: A Practice Paradox. Transition Journal, 46: 6-21
- Benn, A. 2013. Structural Adjustment Programmes and Their Lasting Effects on the Lives of Women and Children in Guyana. Transition 42: 2
- Benn, A. 2015. "A Critical Discourse Analysis of Violence Against Women in Canada". CARICOM No. of Chapters(s): 3 Volume: 1
- Benn, A. 2014. "A Multidimensional Approach to the Study of Domestic Violence". CARICOM No. of Chapters(s): 6 Volume: 1
Conferences
- Benn, 2017. Domestic Violence in Guyana" Conference: CFR Seminar Series Location: York University
- Benn, 2017. Diaspora Engagement Conference, University of Guyana
- Benn, 2016. Male Perpetrators Conference: Domestic Violence. University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus
- Benn, 2014. An Analysis of Human Trafficking in Guyana: Unravelling the Issues Conference: CFR Seminar Series, York University
- Benn, 2013. An Analysis of Human Trafficking in Guyana: A New Agenda for Social Workers Conference: Association of Caribbean Social Work Educators Location, Curacao
- Benn 2011. A Multidimensional Approach to the Study of Domestic Violence: The Case of Angoy's Avenue. Association of Caribbean Social Work Educators Conference, Martinique