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Shelly McGrath

Shelly McGrath

Associate Professor
smcgrath@uab.edu
UBOB 216

Research Interests: Fear and perceived risk of victimization, domestic violence, victim advocacy, violent crime

Office Hours: T/TH 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (online); or in person by appointment

Education:
  • B.A., Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame
  • M.A., Ball State University
  • M.A., Ball State University
  • Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Dr. McGrath's research interests encompass two main areas. The first relates to intimate partner violence, including patterns, the advocate experience for victims, and the availability of services for victims, especially in rural areas. The second involves comparative analyses of fear and perceived risk of victimization at the international level, including the relationship between citizen satisfaction with local police and perceived safety. She is also interested in crime mapping and innovative uses of that computer software.

Her publications appear in Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Deviant Behavior, Journal of Community Psychology, Security Journal, American Journal of Criminal Justice, Aggression and Violent Behavior, Sociological Focus, and Sociology of Sport.

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