Dr. Girvin’s research has centered on families and children, with overarching interests in trauma, social justice, and social change. Dr. Girvin has completed evaluations of child maltreatment prevention and treatment programs and partnered with colleagues to develop, implement, and assess interventions that address trauma and violence. More recently, Dr. Girvin has adopted a more global perspective, traveling with colleagues to South Africa, Haiti, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua to participate in service learning projects with students and conduct research. Her interest in trauma experienced by families continues, with increased interest in methods of “helping” and the use of the expressive arts strategies to address trauma and activate social change processes.
