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JAMIE RAE YODER, MSW, PhD
The Ohio State University
College of Social Work
1947 College Road
325-D Stillman Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-3521
E-mail: Yoder.333@osu.edu
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work
2013-current
EDUCATION
University of Denver
Graduate School of Social Work
Doctor of Philosophy
06/13
Dissertation: Applying a mixed methods approach to understanding and evaluating the
effects of family treatment among sexually abusive youth.
Committee: Kimberly Bender, Ph.D. (Chair); Jeff Jenson, Ph.D.; Inna Altschul, Ph.D.;
George Leibowitz, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
School of Social Work
Master in Social Work
Concentration: Mental Health
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Cum Laude
06/08
06/05
Advanced Training
Juvenile Sex Offender Counseling Certification Program, University of Louisville
Earned Certificate
05/09
GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
2014
National Institute of Justice Building and Enhancing Criminal Justice
Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships
Principle Investigator. Partnering with the Colorado Sex Offender
Management Board and the Colorado Department of Youth Corrections to
Analyze and Evaluate the Usefulness of Family Risk and Resiliency
Treatment Targets in Reducing Harmful Sexual Behaviors Perpetrated by
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Youth, $489,242 under review.
2014
National Institute of Justice Data Resources Program
Principle Investigator. Interactions between Primary Caregiver
Arrangements and Victimization Histories on Criminal Offense Severity
among Incarcerated Youth, $39,963 under review.
2012-2013
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Enid Cox Fellowship, $16,000
2012
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers Pre-doctoral Grant
Principle Investigator. Applying a Mixed Methods Approach to
Understanding and Evaluating the Effects of Family Treatment among
Juvenile Sex Offenders, $8,551, not funded
2012
Office of Graduate Studies, University of Denver
Graduate Studies Dissertation Fellowship, $3,000
2009-2011
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
2009-2011 Graduate Student Assistantship, $26,000
2009
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Doctoral Fellowship, $5,000
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Lopez, A., Yoder, J., Brisson, D., Lechuga-Pena, S., & Jenson, J (in press). Development
and validation of a positive youth development measure: The Bridge-PYD.
Research on Social Work Practice.
Bender, K., Thompson, S., Ferguson, K.M., Yoder, J., & DePrince, A. (in press). A
qualitative approach to understanding risk detection among homeless youth.
Journal of Research on Adolescents.
Yoder, J. & Brown, S. (in press). Challenges facing families of sexually abusive youth:
What prevents service engagement? Victims & Offenders: An International
Journal of Evidence-based Research, Policy, and Practice.
Brisson, D., Lopez, A., & Yoder, J. (2014). Neighborhood contextual effects on mental
health trajectories of low-income mothers: A test of collective efficacy and
neighborhood problems. Journal of Community Psychology, 42(5), 519-529.
(DOI) 10.1002/jcop.21634.
Yoder, J. (2014). Service approaches for youth who commit sexual crimes: A call for
family-oriented models [Special Issue, State of the evidence in juvenile justice].
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Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 11(4), 360-372.
Yoder, J., Bender, K., Thompson, S., Ferguson, K.M., & Haffejee, B. (2013). Explaining
homeless youths’ criminal justice interactions: Childhood trauma or surviving life
on the streets? Community Mental Health Journal, 50(2), 135-144. (DOI)
10.1007/s10598-013-9690-7.
Bender, K., Altschul, I., Yoder, J., Parrish, D. & Nickels, S. (2013). Training social
work graduate students in the evidenced-based practice process. Research on
Social Work Practice, 24(3), 339-348. (DOI) 10.1177/1049731513506614.
Haffejee, B., Yoder, J., & Bender, K. (2013). Changes in illegal behavior during
emerging adulthood. Advances in Social Work Journal, 14(2), 458-476.
Bender, K., Thompson, S., Ferguson, K., Yoder, J., & Kern, L. (2013). Trauma among
street involved youth. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, (DOI)
10.1177/1063426613476093.
Yoder, J., & Lopez, A. (2013). Parent’s perception of involvement in their children’s
education: Findings from a qualitative study of public housing residents. Child and
Adolescent Social Work Journal, 30(5), 415-433. (DOI) 10.1007/s10560-013-0298
0.
Bender, K., Thompson, S., Ferguson, K.M., Komlo, C., Taylor, C., Yoder, J. (2012).
Substance use and victimization: Street-involved youths’ perspectives and service
implications. Children and Youth Services Review, 34, 2392-2399.
Bender, K., Brisson, D., Jenson, J., Forrest-Bank, S. S., Lopez, A., & Yoder, J. (2011).
Challenges and strategies for conducting program-based research in after-school
settings. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 28, 319–334.
Peer Reviewed Publications- Under Review:
Bovard-Johns, R. M., Yoder, J., & Burton, D. L. (under review). Alliance with juvenile
sexual offenders: The effects of trauma symptoms and attachment functioning.
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. (submitted 08/2014).
Yoder, J., Hansen, J., & Ruch, D. (under review). Understanding the effects of schoolbased risk and protective factors on youthful sexual offender treatment success.
Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice. (submitted 08/2014).
Yoder, J., & Ruch, D. (revise and resubmit). Youth who have sexually offended: Using
strengths and rapport to engage families in treatment. Journal of Child and Family
Studies. (resubmitted 07/2014).
Burton, D. L., Demuynck, S., & Yoder, J. (revised and resubmitted). Executive
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dysfunction predicts delinquency but not characteristics of sexual aggression
amongst adolescent sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and
Treatment. (submitted 06/2014).
Yoder, J. (revise and resubmit). The influence of living situations on family therapy
involvement among youth adjudicated of a sexual crime. International Journal of
Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology (submitted 07/2014).
Yoder, J., Hansen, J., Lobanov-Rostovsky, C., & Ruch, D. (under review). Outcomes of
family service involvement among youth who have committed a sexual crime.
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation (submitted 06/2014).
Yoder, J., & Ruch, D. (under review). A qualitative investigation of treatment
components for families of youth who have sexually offended. Journal of Child
Sexual Abuse. (submitted 02/2014).
Yoder, J., Brisson, D., & Lopez, A. (under review). Moving beyond fatherhood
involvement: The influence of relationship characteristics on youth delinquency
trajectories. Journal of Comparative Family Studies. (submitted 03/2014).
Peer Reviewed Publications- In Progress:
Yoder, J., Bender, K, & Ruch, D. (in progress). A gendered analysis of services for
youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Leibowitz, G., Yoder, J., & Burton, D. (in progress). Associations between betrayal
trauma and dissociation among youth with sexually harmful behaviors.
Yoder, J., Ruch, D., Hodge, A. (in progress). Shared experiences and common traits
among families of youth who have sexually offended.
Yoder, J., Burton, D., & Leibowitz, G. Differential experiences of complex trauma and
PTSD among youthful non-sexual offenders and sexual offenders.
Yoder, J., & Burton, D. Relationship between parental attachments and aggressive traits
among youth with sexually harmful behaviors.
Community Engaged Scholarship:
Hansen, J., & Yoder, J., (2012). The appraisal of the state mandated juvenile standards
and guidelines for the evaluation, assessment, treatment, and supervision for
juvenile sex offenders. Denver, CO: Colorado Sex Offender Management Board.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Quantitative Methods: Secondary data access, survey administration, and computerized
data collection.
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Qualitative Methods: Interviews, participant observation, and focus groups.
Statistical Analysis: Multilevel modeling, regression, and ANOVA analyses using HLM
and SPSS.
Qualitative Data Analysis: First and second cycle coding with transcripts and querying
themes using Atlas Ti.
Principle Investigator
12/13-present
OhioGuidestone Solutions
A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Systemic, Strengths-oriented, and Community-based
PROTECT Program for Youth who have Sexually Offended and their Families
Design development and formulation, recruitment, data collection, data management,
quantitative data analysis, program evaluation, and manuscript preparation.
Co-Investigator
Colorado Sex Offender Management Board
10/12-present
Colorado Youth Project
Funded by Department of Criminal Justice
Co-Investigators: David Burton, PhD; George Leibowitz, PhD; Jesse Hansen, MPA
Design development and formulation, measurement development, statewide participant
recruitment, data collection, data organization and management, quantitative and qualitative
data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Research Coordinator
Colorado Sex Offender Management Board
07/10-01/13
The Appraisal of the Colorado State Mandated Juvenile Standards and Guidelines for the
Evaluation, Assessment, Treatment, and Supervision for Juvenile Sexual Offenders.
Funded by Department of Criminal Justice
Principal Investigator: Jesse Hansen, MPA
Assist in data collection, qualitative transcription, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and
manuscript preparation.
Research Assistant
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
09/09-01/13
Safety Strategies and Coping Skills among Homeless Youth
Funded by The Faculty Research Fund and the Graduate School of Social Work
Principal Investigator: Kimberly Bender, Ph.D.
Assist in data collection, qualitative transcription, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and
manuscript preparation.
Research Assistant
Department of Psychology, University of Denver
The Healthy Adolescent Research Project (HARP)
Funded by the National Institute of Justice and University of Denver
Principal Investigator: Anne DePrince, Ph.D.
01/11-12/11
Assisted in group facilitation with teen girls involved in the child welfare system. Curriculum
includes power in relationships, violence, social influences on violence, and promoting skills to
build healthy relationships.
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Research Assistant
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
07/10-09/11
Youth’s Conception’s of Leadership, Racial-Ethnic Identity, and Academic Achievement
Principal Investigator: Inna Altschul, Ph.D.
Assist in data entry, longitudinal data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Research Assistant
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
01/10-03/11
Effects of an Academic and Social Development Intervention on Middle and High School
Youth Living in Urban Public Housing Communities
Funded by the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey M. Jenson, Ph.D.
Assist in quantitative and qualitative data collection and manuscript preparation.
Research Assistant
Butler Institute for Families, University of Denver
Minority Over-Representation: MOR to Less
Principal Investigator: Cathryn Potter, Ph.D.
05/10-03/11
Assist in data collection and data entry.
Research Assistant
Department of Psychology, Ohio University
03/03-06/05
The Effects of Clinician Assisted Emotional Disclosure on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Funded by The Arthritis Foundation
Principal Investigator: Timothy Anderson, PhD
Assist in data entry and facilitating and planning annual conferences.
PRESENTATIONS
Peer Reviewed Academic Conferences:
Yoder, J. (2014, April). “Violence breeds sexual violence”: Understanding trauma
determinants to sexually harmful behaviors committed by juveniles. Ohio
Chapter-Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. Columbus, OH.
Lopez, A., Yoder, J., Brisson, D., Lechuga-Pena, S., & Jenson, J. (2014, January).
Development and validation of a measure of positive youth development. Annual
Conference for the Society of Social Work Research. San Antonio, TX.
Yoder, J. (2013, November). Understanding and evaluating family services among youth
who sexually abuse. Annual Conference for the Association for the Treatment of
Sexual Abusers. Chicago, IL.
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Yoder, J. (2013, April). Understanding and evaluating family treatment among youth
who sexually abusive: Implications and directions for the field. Annual
Conference for the National Adolescent Perpetration Network. Portland, OR.
Haffejee, B., Yoder, J., & Bender, K. (2013, April). Changes in illegal behavior during
emerging adulthood. Western Social Science Association Conference: Social
Work Section. Denver, CO
Yoder, J., Bender, K., Haffejee, B., Ferguson, K., Thompson, S. (2013, January).
Explaining homeless youths’ criminal justice interactions: Childhood trauma or
surviving the streets? Annual conference for the Society of Social Work Research.
San Diego, CA.
Yoder, J., Brisson, D., & Lopez, A. (2012, January). Non-residential father-child
relationships determining differential delinquency trajectories. Annual
conference for the Society of Social Work and Research. Washington, DC.
Bender, K., Thompson, S., Ferguson, K., Komlo, C., & Yoder, J. (2012, January). The
relationship between trauma and substance use among street-involved young
people. Annual conference for the Society of Social Work Research. Washington,
DC.
Yoder, J., Bender, K., Taylor, C., & Komlo, C. (2011, May). Substance use and trauma
among homeless youth: Assessment scales. Annual Colorado Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Conference. Denver, CO.
Yoder, J. The impact of trauma on offending. (2011, April). Annual Conference for the
National Adolescent Perpetration Network. San Antonio, TX.
Bender, K., Yoder, J., Lopez, A., & Jenson, J. (2011, January). The influence of
substance use on the delinquent behavior of youth involved in the child welfare
system. Annual conference for the Society of Social Work and Research. Tampa
Bay, FL.
Other Presentations:
Yoder, J. & Hansen, J. (2013, February). The appraisal of the state mandated juvenile
standards and guidelines for the evaluation, assessment, treatment, and
supervision for juvenile sex offenders. Denver, CO: Colorado Sex Offender
Management Board.
Yoder, J., Ahern, R., Crockett-Harr, C., Brown, J. M., Mueller, D., & Hochstetler, L.
(2013, November). Corrections and Criminal Justice Panel. College of Social
Work Student Association. Columbus, OH.
TEACHING AND ADVISING
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Courses Taught:
Integrated Seminar II on Child and Youth Services Programs in Child and Family
Services
College of Social Work, The Ohio State University
Spring, 2014
“Research Methods and Design”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Spring, 2013
“Policies and Programs for High Risk Youth”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Fall, 2012
“Building Resilience: Healthy Development in Childhood”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Summer, 2012
“Policies and Programs for High Risk Youth”
Graduate School of Social work, University of Denver
Fall, 2011
Teaching Assistant, “Empirically-Supported Interventions in Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Sections 1 & 2”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Winter, 2011
Teaching Assistant, “Research Methods and Design”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Spring, 2010
Teaching Assistant, “Policies and Programs for High Risk Youth Sections 1 & 2”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Fall, 2010
Teaching Assistant, “Policies and Programs for High Risk Youth”
Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Fall, 2009
Academic Advising:
20 MSW Students; 9 BSW Students
Field Liaison:
2013-2014
4 MSW Students; 4 BSW Students
2013-2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Practice and Group Work:
Therapist
National Youth Advocate Program, Cincinnati, Ohio
04/08-07/09
Conducted sexual abuse diagnostic assessments and referred for appropriate treatment.
Treated mild to moderate cases of sexual reactive symptoms associated with sexual abuse
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trauma.
Conducted mental health diagnostic assessments.
Treated youth with varying mental health diagnoses through the application of appropriate
evidenced based interventions.
Collaborated extensively with team members and caseworkers.
Foster Care Group Program Coordinator
National Youth Advocate Program, Cincinnati, Ohio
05/08-08/08
Designed, implemented, and disseminated a therapeutic group program among adolescent
females in foster care.
Organized group curriculum grounded in evidence based practice.
Provided strengths based, cognitive behavioral, and psycho-educational components to reduce
problem behaviors, including risky sexual behaviors, engagement in drugs and alcohol, social
delinquency, and school delinquency.
Completed case documentation and reporting.
Case Manager
National Youth Advocate Program, Cincinnati, Ohio
09/06-04/08
Completed weekly foster home placement visits.
Maintained a collaborative relationship between foster parents and youth.
Worked extensively with youth in foster care to promote protective factors, stabilize problem
behaviors, and maintain placement.
Collaborated with team members to ensure thriving placement and development of youth.
Treatment Specialist
St. Joseph Orphanage-Altercrest Campus, Cincinnati, Ohio
09/05-09/07
Supervised and managed youth with sexual behavior problems.
Organized group milieu and encouraged healthy behaviors and adaptive cognitions.
Redirected client behavior while enforcing treatment recommendations.
Community-Centered Practice:
Foster Parent Trainer and Educator
National Youth Advocate Program, Cincinnati, Ohio
04/08-07/09
Conducted ongoing trainings with foster parents to enhance knowledge of sexually reactive
behaviors and sexually abusive youth.
Student Advisor
Ohio University Pre-College Program, Athens, Ohio
Summer, 2003
Facilitated opportunities for students to enrich their academic learning.
Instructed incoming students and parents on the University academic expectations.
Provided leadership and guidance to orientation and acclimation during a transition period.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/LICENSURE
Licensed Social Worker in Ohio
ACADEMIC SERVICE
07/08-07/10
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Academic Committees (OSU College of Social Work)
Advanced Practice Methods
Practice Area
2013/2014
2013/2014
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Colleagues in Action
02/14-present
Assist in various volunteer opportunities on a monthly basis.
Assisting the Community Through Service
12/11-07/13
Assist in a variety of volunteer opportunities in differing communities throughout Denver. Service
includes delivering gift baskets to elderly, manual labor at the wildlife animal sanctuary, and
serving food to the homeless.
Psi Chi
President, Historian, and Member
09/03-06/05
Demonstrated leadership in managing the organization that promotes psychological knowledge.
Organized meetings, ran meetings, developed weekly schedules, established contacts, kept
records of meetings, and took photos.
Appalachian Behavioral Health Center
09/04-11/05
Participated in recreational activities with adult patients diagnosed with severe mental health
disorders.
Established rapport-building skills.
Omicron Delta Kappa
09/04-06/05
Demonstrated leadership, community service, and academic excellence as a member.
Involved in a variety of community service projects, including Habitat for Humanity.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Counsel on Social Work Education
Society for Social Work and Research
National Adolescent Perpetration Network
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Criminal Justice Research Center at The Ohio State University
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