Jamie Yoder

Jamie Yoder is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Colorado State University's College of Health and Human Sciences. Her research examines developmental pathways to youth offending with emphasis on trauma, family systems, and equitable intervention strategies for juvenile justice populations.

Research Focus:

• Etiology of sexual and non-sexual youth offending behaviors
• Trauma-informed intervention models
• Racial equity in juvenile justice assessment
• Family-oriented prevention approaches

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2018-2022) consistently explore trauma mechanisms, executive functioning deficits, and developmental pathways in justice-involved youth, with emerging focus on racial equity in assessment tools and longitudinal program effects.

Grant Funding:

• Principal Investigator for OJJDP-funded sustainability project ($300,000)
• Co-PI for Spencer Foundation longitudinal study ($49,999)
• CDC supplemental funding for prevention research ($20,000)