Rachel Joy Voth Schrag

Dr. Rachel Joy Voth Schrag is an Associate Professor and PhD Program Director at The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. She specializes in mixed-methods research addressing secondary/tertiary prevention of intimate partner and sexual violence, with a focus on survivor-centered services, technology-facilitated abuse, and campus-based interventions.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• PhD and MSW from Washington University in St. Louis
• BSW from Bethel College

Her research examines:

• Implementation and efficacy of survivor-centered services
• Impact of chat/text-based hotlines
• Transitional housing outcomes
• Technology-facilitated safety strategies

Recent publications highlight digital advocacy, academic safety planning, and interprofessional education models. Funded by National Institutes of Justice and Office on Violence Against Women, she explores equity-centered approaches and pandemic-era service adaptations.

Awards include:

• Fellow, Society for Social Work and Research
• Distinguished Fellow, National Academies of Practice
• President's Award for Excellence in Teaching

She mentors graduate students, serves on university/governmental committees, and develops trauma-informed educational tools. Her work integrates community engagement with policy reform in violence prevention.