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
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
Coordinator, Undergraduate Research, School of Social Work
Associate Professor, Women & Gender in Global Perspectives
Affiliate, Center for Social & Behavioral Science
Recent Publications
Blackburn, A. M., Allen, N. E., Griffin, B., & Garthe, R. C. (2024). Intimate Partner Violence Among Bisexual-Spectrum Cisgender Undergraduate Women and Their Heterosexual Counterparts: A Preliminary Investigation. Journal of Bisexuality, 24(3), 347-364. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299716.2024.2332887
Epperson, M. W., Garthe, R. C., Lee, H., & Hawken, A. (2024). An examination of recidivism outcomes for a novel prosecutor-led gun diversion program. Journal of Criminal Justice, 92, Article 102196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102196
Garthe, R. C., Gorman-Smith, D., Kim, S., Malcome, M., Hong, J. S., & Zhan, Q. (Accepted/In press). Exposure to Violence Within Dating, Peer, and Community Contexts Among African American and Hispanic/Latine Adolescents in High-Burden, Urban Communities. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-024-00975-y
Garthe, R. C., Gorman-Smith, D., Kim, S., Yoon, S., Mwima, S., & Cosey-Gay, F. N. (Accepted/In press). Promotive Factors Within Neighborhood, Family, and School Contexts for Adolescents Living in an Urban, High-Burden Community. Youth and Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X241282348
Garthe, R. C., Fedock, G., Rieger, A., Hsieh, W. J., McLay, M. M., & Malcome, M. (2024). Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence While Incarcerated: The Measurement Structure, Reliability, and Validity of a Novel Instrument. Violence Against Women, 30(6-7), 1656-1682. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012231155176