Terri Sullivan

Terri Sullivan, Ph.D., is a tenured Professor and Co-Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Science. Specializing in developmental psychology, her work focuses on aggression, violence exposure, and psychosocial development in youth.

Education:

• Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1998

Research Interests: Dr. Sullivan investigates how aggression and violence exposure impact children's emotional development, examining risk/protective factors and distinguishing relational versus physical aggression in peer and dating contexts. Her program evaluation work targets school-based violence prevention for students with disabilities, emphasizing urban adolescent populations and intersectional approaches to mental health.

Publications Trends: Her 2006-2015 publications reveal consistent focus on urban youth violence dynamics, with increasing attention to disability-inclusive interventions. Key themes include victimization-aggression pathways, emotional regulation mechanisms, and culturally responsive prevention strategies across developmental stages.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Scholarship Award, VCU College of Humanities and Science, 2015
• Outstanding Service Award, VCU Department of Psychology, 2014
• Outstanding Research Award, VCU Department of Psychology, 2012

Advising and Grants: While specific grant details aren't provided, her leadership as Graduate Studies Co-Director indicates extensive mentorship responsibilities. Her research methodology expertise suggests involvement in federally funded developmental studies targeting at-risk youth populations.

Labs and Teams: Current materials don't specify dedicated labs, but her collaborative publications with Farrell, Kliewer, and others indicate established research teams focused on urban adolescent violence prevention and developmental psychopathology.