Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling

Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, affiliated with the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS). Her Honors Faculty term ends June 30, 2029. She manages the THRIVE Lab with three focus areas: THRIVE-Healthcare, THRIVE After Violence, and THRIVE in Relationships.

Her research focuses on risk factors, prevention, and intervention strategies for intimate partner violence (including stalking, sexual assault, and physical abuse). She investigates how family dynamics influence risky behaviors in young adults and integrates mental and behavioral health services into primary care, social services, and public health settings. Collaborations include work with community agencies, police departments, schools, and nonprofits.

Her scholarship emphasizes under-served populations and has contributed to the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. Notable outputs include an edited Routledge book, Sexual Assault Kits and Reforming the Response to Rape, co-authored with Dr. Lovell.