Research Interests
Dr. Garthe’s research examines the etiology, consequences, and prevention of youth violence, primarily among youth living in urban, low-income communities. Her research examines these topics from a developmental-ecological perspective, seeking to understand the developmental, relational, contextual, and structural/systemic factors associated with violence. Additionally, she researches dating violence and intimate partner violence, specifically looking at how definitions and responses to violence can more inclusive and accessible to historically marginalized populations (e.g., racial and ethnic minority youth, transgender populations, justice-involved women). Through this research, she has focused on guiding violence prevention efforts for youth and adults. Dr. Garthe has led and contributed to numerous research projects examining the development, implementation, and evaluation of school, family, and community-based violence prevention programs.
Education
Prevention Science, The University of Chicago
Developmental Psychology, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Psychology, BA, North Central College
Developmental Psychology, M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Additional Campus Affiliations
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
Affiliate, Center for Social and Behavioral Science
Recent Publications
Rieger, A., Blackburn, A. M., Bystrynski, J. B., Garthe, R. C., & Allen, N. E. (2022). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence in the United States: Framework and Policy Recommendations. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 14(3), 471-479. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001056
Sullivan, T. N., O’Connor, K., Goncy, E. A., Garthe, R. C., Hitti, S. A., & Farrell, A. D. (Accepted/In press). Patterns of Dating and Peer Aggression and Victimization Among Early Adolescents: Relations With Individual, Peer, and School Factors. Psychology of Violence. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000415
Charles, P., Frankham, E., Garthe, R. C., Visher, C. A., & Kay, A. L. (2021). Father Involvement in the First Year After Prison: Considerations for Social Work. Research on Social Work Practice, 31(8), 797-813. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315211022806
Fedock, G., Garthe, R., Higgins, G. E., Lewis, C., & Blank Wilson, A. (2021). Health care disparities for incarcerated adults after a suicide attempt. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 51(5), 931-939. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12776
Garthe, R. C., Sullivan, T. N., & Behrhorst, K. L. (2021). A Latent Class Analysis of Early Adolescent Peer and Dating Violence: Associations With Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. Journal of interpersonal violence, 36(5-6), 2031-2049. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260518759654