Charlene Collibee

Charlene Collibee is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Providence College, specializing in adolescent and young adult mental health. Her work bridges clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and digital communication, focusing on dating violence prevention, trauma-informed interventions, and juvenile justice reform.

• Institution: Providence College
• Role: Assistant Professor (Psychology)

Research Interests: Dr. Collibee investigates:

• Dating aggression and sexual victimization among system-involved youth
• Intersectional trauma frameworks for marginalized populations
• Technology-mediated relationship dynamics
• Health disparities in HIV/STI prevention
• Family-based interventions for violence prevention
• Policy reform in child welfare and juvenile justice systems

Publications (2025-2021): Her recent work explores:

• Trauma-focused evaluations in child welfare
• Digital communication patterns in juvenile justice
• Queer Black womxn's sexual assault experiences
• Substance use and healthcare access disparities
• Peer influences on interpersonal violence
• Intersectional approaches to dating violence prevention