Sprang, G., Gusler, S., Eslinger, J., Gottfried, R. (2023). The Relationship Between Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Satisfaction: A Systematic Literature Review, Trauma, Violence and Abuse. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380231209438
Gusler, S., Sprang, G., Hood., C., Eslinger, J., Whitt-Woosley, A., Kinnish, K., Wozniak, J. (2023). Untangling Secondary Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Traumatization: One Construct or Two? Psychological Trauma: Theory Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001604
Sprang, G; Whitt-Woosley, A., Wozniak, J.; Gusler, S.; Hood, C.; Kinnish, K.; Stroup, H. (2023). A Socioecological Approach to Understanding Secondary Trauma in Professionals Working with Individuals Involved in Sex Trafficking: A Hierarchical Regression Analysis. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 38, 21-22, 11745-11767. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605231188047
Sprang, G., Ascienzo, S., Atwater, C., & Cole, J. (2023) The Utility of Trauma Evaluations in Judicial Decision-Making in Child Sex Trafficking Cases: A Qualitative Analysis, submitted to Family Court Review. https://doi.org/10.1111/fcre.12742
Sprang, G., Eslinger, J., Whitt-Woosley, A., Gusler, S. and Clemans, T (2023). "Child Traumatic Stress and COVID-19: The Impact of the Pandemic on a Clinical Sample of Children in Trauma Treatment", to Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-023-00531-3
Sprang, G. Miech, E. J., Gusler, S. (2023). The Role of Secondary Traumatic Stress Breakthrough Champions in Reducing Worker Trauma and Improving Organizational Health: A Configurational Analysis, to Implementation Research and Practice, 4, https://doi.org/10.1177/26334895231164582
Sprang, G., Eslinger, J., Whitt-Woosley, A., Gusler, S. and Clemans, T (2023). "Child Traumatic Stress and COVID-19: The Impact of the Pandemic on a Clinical Sample of Children in Trauma Treatment", to Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-023-00531-3
Riggs, L., & Landrum, T. (2023). Trauma-Informed PBIS: How Educators Can Combine Evidence-Based Practices for Behavior Management With Trauma-Informed Care. Beyond Behavior, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10742956231201351
Bride, B.E., Sprang, G., Hendricks, A, Walsh, C.R., Mathieu, F., Hangartner, K., Ross, L.A., Fisher, P., & Miller, B.C. (2023). Principles for STS-informed practice: An expert consensus approach. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0001575
Whitt-Woosley, A & Sprang, G. (2023). Analysis of Implementation Drivers of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)-Informed Organizational Change and Experiences of STS and Burnout in Child Welfare, Child Abuse and Neglect. 141, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106194
Sprang, G., Gusler, S., LaJoie, S., Eslinger, J., & Smith, E. (2023). Using Project ECHO to keep professionals well at work: Individual and organizational outcomes. Academic Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-023-01754-0
Garcia, A., Sprang, G. & Clemans, T. (2023). The Role of School Leaders in Cultivating a Trauma-Informed School Climate. Child and Youth Services Review, 146, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.106816
Sprang, Ginny & Steckler, Zachary. (2022). Traumatic Stress Symptom Expression Following Indirect Exposure: A Multidisciplinary Investigation. Traumatology, Advance on-line publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000386
Ascienzo, S. Sprang, G., & Royse, D. (2022). Gender Differences in the PTSD Symptoms of Polytraumatized Youth During Isolated Phases of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Psychological Trauma, 14(3), 488–496. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001028
Eslinger, J., Sprang, G., & Jodts, J. (2022). Keeping children and youth in trauma treatment: Examination of an alliance building dropout management program. Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221111849
Greenbaum, J., Sprang, G., Recknor, F., Harper, N., and Titchen, K. (2022). Labor Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States: A Scoping Review. Child Abuse and Neglect, 131, 105694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105694
Sprang, G., Stoklosa, H., & Greenbaum, J. (2022). The Public Health Response to Human Trafficking: A Look Back and a Step Forward. Public Health Reports. 137(1), 5S-9S. https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549221085588
Sprang, G. and Garcia, A. (2022). An Investigation of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Trauma-informed Care Utilization in School Personnel. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-022-00465-2
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G., & Eslinger, J. (2022). Foster Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Caregiver and Professional Experiences. Child Abuse and Neglect, 124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105444
Ascienzo, S., Sprang, G., Royse, D. (2022). “My bad experiences are not the only things shaping me anymore”: Thematic Analysis of Youth Trauma Narratives. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 15, 741-753. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-021-00431-4
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G., Eslinger, J. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 and Experiences of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout. Psychological Trauma, 14(3), 507-515. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001183
Ascienzo, S. Sprang, G., Royse, D. (2022). Gender Differences in the PTSD Symptom Response of Polytraumatized Youth to Isolated Phases of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 14(3), 488-496. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001028
Meadows, A. L., Coker, A. L., Bush, H. M., Clear, E. R., Sprang, G., & Brancato, C. J. (2022). Sexual violence perpetration as a risk factor for current depression or posttraumatic symptoms in adolescents. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(1-2), 151-171. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520908028
Sprang, G. (2022). Attachment styles and vicarious trauma. In R. Geffner, J. W. White, L. K. Hamberger, A. Rosenbaum, V. Vaughan-Eden, & V. I. Vieth (Eds.), Handbook of interpersonal violence and abuse across the lifespan: A project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV) (pp. 4425–4441). Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89999-2_285
Sprang, G., Cole, J., & Leistner, C. (2021). In Their Own Words: The Impact of Indirect Trauma Exposure on Judges Presiding Over Cases Involving Minors Involved in Sex Trafficking. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 72(3), 5-20. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfcj.12204
Sprang, G., Lei, F. & Bush, H. (2021). Can Organizational Efforts Lead to Less Secondary Traumatic Stress? A Longitudinal Investigation of Change. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 91(4), 443-453. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000546
Sprang, G., Whitt-Woosley, A., and Eslinger, J. (2021). Diagnostic and Translational Utility of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Clinical Algorithm (STS-CA). Journal of Interpersonal Violence. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211044961
Cole, J., Sprang, G., & Leistner, C. (2020). Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ Knowledge and Attitudes About Sex Trafficking of Minors: Associations with Gender, Race, and US Region. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 71(3), 29-41. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfcj.12174
Brend, D.M. & Sprang, G. (2020). Trauma-Informed Care in Child Welfare: An Imperative for Residential Childcare Workers. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience, 7(1),154-165. https://doi.org/10.7202/1072595ar
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G., & Eslinger, J. (2020). Exploration of Factors Associated with Secondary Traumatic Stress in Foster Parents. Child and Youth Services Review, 118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105361
Sprang, G., Bush, H. M., Coker, A. L., & Brancato, C. J. (2020). Types of trauma and self-reported pain that limits functioning in different-aged cohorts. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 35(23-24), 5953 -5975. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260517723144
Sprang, G., Cole, J, Leistner, C., & Ascienzo, S. (2020). The Impact of Safe Harbor Legislation on Court Proceedings Involving Sex Trafficked Youth: A Qualitative Investigation of Judicial Perspectives. Family Court Review, 58(3), 816-831. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/agispt.20200803034236
Sprang, G., Swan, S., & Coker, A. (2020). Innovations in Interpersonal Violence Prevention: Research, Collaboration & Opportunities. Journal of Family Violence, 35, 537 – 540. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-020-00159-z
Cole, J & Sprang, G. (2020). Post-implementation of a Safe Harbor Law in the U.S.: Review of State Administrative Data. Child Abuse & Neglect, 101, 104320-104320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104320
Cole, J. & Sprang, G. (2020). Safe harbor law: Pre- to post-implementation change in service providers’ knowledge and response to sex trafficking of minors. Journal of Crime and Justice, 43(3), 377-392. https://doi.org/10.1080/0735648X.2019.1690548
Ascienzo, S., Sprang, G., & Eslinger, J. (2020). Disseminating TF-CBT: A Mixed Methods Investigation of Clinician Perspectives and the Impact of Training Format and Formalized Problem-Solving Approaches on Implementation Outcomes. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 26(6), 1657-1668. https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.13351
Eslinger, J., Sprang, G., Ascienzo, S., & Silman, M. (2020). Fidelity and sustainability in evidence-based treatments for children: An investigation of implementation determinants. Journal of Family Social Work, 23(2), 177-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/10522158.2020.1724581
Whitt-Woosley, A. (2020). Trauma screening and assessment outcomes in child welfare: A systematic review. Journal of Public Child Welfare,14(4), 412-434. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2019.1623965
Cole, J. & Sprang, G. (2020, early release). Post-Implementation of a Safe Harbor Law: Review of State Administrative Data. Child Abuse & Neglect, 101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104320
Cole, J. & Sprang, G. (2020). Safe harbor law: Pre- to post-implementation change in service providers’ knowledge and response to sex trafficking of minors. Journal of Crime and Justice, 43(3), 377-392. https://doi.org/10.1080/0735648X.2019.1690548
Ascienzo, S., Sprang, G., & Eslinger, J. (2020). Disseminating TF-CBT: A Mixed Methods Investigation of Clinician Perspectives and the Impact of Training Format and Formalized Problem-Solving Approaches on Implementation Outcomes. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 26(6), 1657–1668. https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.13351
Meadows, A., Coker, A., Bush, H., Clear, E., Sprang, G., Brancato, C. (2020, first look). Sexual violence perpetration as a risk factor for current depression or post-traumatic symptoms in adolescents, submitted to the Journal of Interpersonal Violence; 37 (1-2). https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520908028
Sprang, G., Eslinger, J., Silman, M., & Ascienzo, S. (2019). Predictors of Evidence-Based Treatment Implementation, Sustainability, and Fidelity. Best Practices in Mental Health, 15(1), 41-48. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/follmer/bpmh/2019/00000015/00000001/art00006
Marsac, M.L., Sprang, G., Guller, L., Kohser, K.L., Draus, J.M., Kassam-Adams, N. (2019). A parent-led intervention to promote recovery following pediatric injury: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Trials, 20(1), 137. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3207-9
Sprang, G., Ford, J., Kerig, P., & Bride, B. (2019). Defining Secondary Traumatic Stress and Developing Targeted Assessments and Interventions: Lessons Learned from Research and Leading Experts. Traumatology, 25(2), 72-81. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000180
Cole, J., Sprang, G., & Silman, M. (2019) Interpersonal Trauma Exposure, Trauma Symptoms, and Severity of Substance Use Disorder Among Youth Entering Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 12(3), 341-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-018-0239-3
Coker, A., Bush, H, Brancato, C., & Sprang, G. (2019). Can the Impact of Interpersonal Violence on Current Health-Related Quality of Life Be Mitigated? Journal of Women’s Health, 28(10), 1355-1367. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2018.7017
Cole, J. & Sprang, G. (2018). Sex trafficking of minors: the impact of legislative reform and judicial decision making in metropolitan and non-metropolitan communities: a final summary overview. National Criminal Justice Reference Service, Office of Justice Programs.
Sprang, G. & Cole, J. (2018). Familial Sex Trafficking of Minors: Trafficking Conditions, Clinical Presentation, and System Involvement. Journal of Family Violence, 33(3), 185-195. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-018-9950-y
Sprang, G., Ross, L., & Miller, B. (2018). A data-driven, implementation-focused, organizational change approach to addressing secondary traumatic stress. European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare, 6(1), 62-68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5750/ejpch.v6i1.1400
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G., & Eslinger, J.G. (2018). Unbroken circles: Insular communities of grandparents raising grandchildren in rural America. In C. James-Brown, D.S. Wolfe, J. Collins, R. Adams, et al. (Eds.), Child Maltreatment in Insular & Isolated Communities. Washington, DC: CWLA Press. https://www.cwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ChildMaltreatmentEssays_final.pdf
Whitt-Woosley, A., & Sprang, G. (2018). Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Science Researchers of Trauma-Exposed Populations. Journal of Aggression ,Maltreatment, and Trauma, 5, 475-786. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2017.1342109
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G., & Royse, D. (2018). Identifying the Trauma Recovery Needs of Maltreated Children: An Examination of Child Welfare Workers' Effectiveness in Screening for Traumatic Stress. Child Abuse and Neglect,81, 296-307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.05.009
Sprang, G. (2018). Vicarious Trauma Redefining PTSD. In Oxford Bibliographies, Ed. Edward J. Mullen. New York: Oxford University Press. DOI:10.1093/obo/9780195389678-0267
Whitt-Woosley, A., Eslinger, J, & Sprang, G. (2018). Partners in Child Protection: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Assessment in Child Welfare. In V.C. Strand (Ed.) & G. Sprang (Ed.), Trauma Responsive Child Welfare Systems (127-147). Springer International. https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319646015
Sprang, G. (2018). Organizational Assessment of Secondary Traumatic Stress: Utilizing the Secondary Traumatic Stress Informed Organizational Assessment Tool to Facilitate Organizational Learning and Change. In Trauma Responsive Child Welfare Systems (pp. 261-270). Springer, Cham, Switzerland. https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319646015
Strand, V. & Sprang, G. (2018). Well-Being and the Consolidation of Trauma Informed Practice: A vision for the future, Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Practice. https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319646015
Freer, B., Sprang, G., Katz, D., Belle, C. & Sprang, K. (2017). The Impact of Child Abuse Potential on Adaptive Functioning: Early Identification of Risk. Journal of Family Violence, 32(2), 189-196. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9863-6
Molnar, B., Sprang, G., Bride, B., & Killian, K. (2017). Advancing science and practice for vicarious traumatization/secondary traumatic stress: A research agenda. Traumatology, 23(2), 129-142. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000122
Sprang, G., Ross, L., Miller, B., Blackshear, K., Ascienzo, S. (2017). Psychometric Properties of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Informed Organizational Assessment. Traumatology, 23(2), 165-171. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/trm0000108
Choi, M., Sprang, G., & Eslinger, J. (2016). Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Synthetic Review and Theoretical Model for Interventions. Family and Community Health, 39(2), 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000097
Sprang, G., Ross, L., Miller, B. C., Blackshear, K., & Ascienzo, S. (2016). Psychometric properties of the secondary traumatic stress–informed organizational assessment. Traumatology, 23(2), 165-171. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000108
Miller, B. & Sprang, G. (2016). A components-based practice and supervision model for reducing compassion fatigue by affecting clinician experience. Traumatology, 23(2), 153-164. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/trm0000058
Cole, J., Sprang, G., Lee, R, & Cohen, J. (2016). The Trauma of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A Comparison of CSE Victims to Sexual Abuse Victims in a Clinical Sample. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 31(1),122-146. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260514555133
Sprang, G. & Silman, M. (2015). Using Professional Organizations to Prepare the Behavioral Health Workforce to Respond to Pediatric Populations Impacted by Health-Related Disasters: Guiding Principles and Challenges. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 9(6), 642- 649. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2015.82
Sprang, G. & Craig, C. (2015). An inter-battery exploratory factor analysis of primary and secondary traumatic stress: determining a best practice approach to assessment. Best Practices in Mental Health, 11(1), 1-13. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/follmer/bpmh/2015/00000011/00000001/art00003
Sprang, G., Silman. M., Whitt-Woosley, A., & Mau, A. (2015). Translational Research in Child Maltreatment: Innovations in Assessing and Managing Risk. In Jared Jaworski (Ed.) Advances in Sociological Research, 17, 39-61. ISBN: 978-1-63483-198-7 .
Sprang, G. & Craig, C. (2015). Crowell Problem Solving Procedure Rating Scale: A Test of Psychometric Properties, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 20(4), 202-209. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12082
Whitt-Woosley, A. & Sprang, G. (2015). When Rights Collide: A Critique of the Adoption and Safe Families Act from a Justice Perspective. Child Welfare, 93(3), 111-134.
Cole, J. & Sprang, G. (2014). Sex trafficking of minors in metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural communities. Child Abuse and Neglect, 40, 113 -123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2014.07.015
Eslinger, J. G., Sprang, G., & Otis, M. D. (2014). Children with Multi-Trauma Histories: Special Considerations for Care and Implications for Treatment Selection. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(9), 2757-2768. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0079-1
Sprang, G., Choi, M., Eslinger, J. G., & Whitt-Woosley, A. L. (2015). The pathway to grandparenting stress: trauma, relational conflict, and emotional well-being. Aging & mental health, 19(4), 315–324. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.938606
Eslinger, J. Sprang, G., & Otis, M.D. (2014). Child and Caregiver Dropout in Child Psychotherapy for Trauma. Journal of Loss and Trauma: International Perspectives on Stress & Coping, 19, 121-136. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2012.742720
Sprang, G., Clark, J., Leigh, P., Silman, M., Jackson, C., LaJoie, A.S. (2014). Evidence Informed Guidelines for Pediatric Pandemic Planning and Response, CTAC Publication 14-BHDRP001. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ctac_reports/3/
Sprang, G., Clark, J.J., Silman, M., Leigh, P.W., Jackson, C.M. (2014). Adolescent Health and Recovery Treatment and Training Project: Needs Assessment Summary Report, CTAC Report #14-AHARTT-001, Center on Trauma and Children https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=ctac_reports
Sprang, G., Ross, L., Blackshear, K., Miller, B., Vrable, C., Ham, J., Henry, J., & Caringi, J. (2014). The Secondary Traumatic Stress-Informed Organization Assessment (STSI-OA) tool. https://www.uky.edu/ctac/STSI-OA
Craig, C.D., & Sprang, G. (2014). Gender Differences in Trauma Treatment: Do Boys and Girls Respond to Evidence-Based Interventions in the Same Way? Victims and Violence, 29(6), 927–939. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-13-00016
Sprang, G., Choi, M., Eslinger, J., & Whitt-Woosley, A. (2014). The pathway to grandparenting stress: Trauma, relational conflict and emotional well-being. Aging and Mental Health, 19(4), 315-324. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.938606
Sprang, G., Looff, R., Whitt-Woosley, A., Choi, M., & Eslinger, J. (2014). Grandparents as Parents: Investigating the Health and Well-Being of Trauma-Exposed Families. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ctac_reports/1/
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G. & Gustman, B. (2014). Lives at risk: Uncovering factors associated with fatal child maltreatment. Child and Youth Services Review, 47(3), 307-313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.10.007
Sprang, G., Staton-Tindall, M., Gustman, B., Freer, B., Clark, J., Dye, H. & Sprang, K. (2014). The Impact of Trauma Exposure on Parenting Stress in Rural America. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 6(4), 287-300. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361521.2013.836585
Sprang, G., LaJoie, A. S., Clark, J. J., Silman, M., Leigh, P. W., & Jackson, C. M. (2014). Evidence-Informed Guidelines for Pediatric Pandemic Planning and Response. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ctac_reports/3/
Staton-Tindall, M. Sprang, G., Straussner, S. L. (2014). Caregiver Substance Misuse and Child Trauma: Implications for Social Work Research and Practice. Routledge, Taylor & Francis: New York. More info here
Sprang, G., Katz, D. & Cooke, C. (2014). Allostatic Load: Considering the Burden of Cumulative Trauma on Children in Foster Care. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 2, 242-252. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361520903317329
Sprang, G., Craig, C., Clark, J., Vergon, K., Cohen, J., Tindall, M., & Gurwitch, R. (2013). Factors Affecting the Completion of Trauma-focused Treatments: What Can Make a Difference? Traumatology, 19(1), 28-40. http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.uky.edu/10.1177/1534765612445931
Staton- Tindall, M. Sprang, G., Straussner, S. L. (2013). Caregiver Substance Misuse and Child Trauma: Introduction to the Special Issue. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 13, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2012.756790
Staton-Tindall, M., Sprang, G., Clark, J.J., Walker, R., & Craig, C. (2013). Caregiver Substance Use and Child Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions: Special Issue on Caregiver Substance Use and Child Trauma, 13, 6-31. https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2013.752272
Sprang, G., Craig, C. & Clark, J. (2013). Protecting the Protectors: Secondary Traumatic Stress in Child Welfare Professionals. In Alex Powell and Jenna Gray-Peterson (Eds.) Child Welfare: Current Issues, Practices. Hauppauge: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p.65-84.
Freer, B., Sprang, G., & Chen, S. (2013). Violence against Girls: Understanding and Addressing Physical Abuse in the Family, in Janet Sigal (Ed.) Violence against Girls and Women: International Perspectives., Praeger Publishing.
Sprang, G. & Silman, M. (2013). Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Parents and Youth After Health Related Disasters. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 7(1),105-110. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2013.22
Perkins, E., & Sprang, G. (2012). Results from the Pro-QOL-IV for Substance Abuse Counselors Working with Offenders. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 11(2), 199-213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-012-9412-3
Staton-Tindall, M., Sprang, G., & Clark, J. (2012). Caregiver Drug Use and Arrest as Correlates of Child Trauma Exposure. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 9(3), 265-282. https://doi.org/10.1080/15433714.2010.494982
Katz, D., Sprang, G., & Cooke, C. (2012). The Cost of Chronic Stress in Childhood: Understanding and Applying the Concept of Allostatic Load. Journal of Psychodynamic Psychiatry, 40(3), 469-490. https://doi.org/10.1521/pdps.2012.40.3.469
Sprang, G. (2012). Whose Job Is It Anyway? Addressing Child Abuse in America. Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders and Treatment, 1,10-12.
Clark, J., Sprang, G., Freer, B., & Whitt-Woosley, A. (2012). “Better than nothing” is not good enough: Challenges to introducing evidence-based approaches for traumatized populations. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 18(2), 352-359. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01567.x
Sprang, G., Craig. C. & Clark, J. (2011). Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout in Child Welfare Workers: A Comparative Analysis of Occupational Distress Across Professional Groups. Child Welfare, 90(6),149-168. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48625374
Katz, D., Sprang, G., Cooke, C.C. (2011). Allostatic Load and Child Maltreatment in Infancy. Clinical Case Studies, 10(2), 159-172. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650111399121
Sprang, G. (2011). Sibling Physical Abuse. In Martha Craft-Rosenberg & Shelley Rae Pehler (Eds). Encyclopedia of Family Health, Sage Publications, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA. https://sk.sagepub.com/Reference/familyhealth/n312.xml
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., M. Silman, M., Jackson, C. (2011). Best Practice Guidelines for Pandemic Disaster Response: Response from the Field (Part 2). National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5h, CSVAC Pub. 11-BHDRP001.
Sprang, G., Clark, J., Silman, M., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., M. Jackson, C. (2011). Evidence-Informed Guidelines for Child-Focused Pandemic Planning and Response. National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5i, CSVAC Pub. 12-BHDRP002. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ctac_reports/3/
Craig C.D., Sprang G. (2010). Factors associated with the use of evidence-based practices to treat psychological trauma by psychotherapists with trauma treatment expertise. Journal of Evidence Based Social Work, 7(5), 488-509. https://doi.org/10.1080/15433714.2010.528327
Craig, C. D., & Sprang, G. (2010). Compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and burnout in a national sample of trauma treatment therapists. Anxiety, Stress& Coping, 23(3), 319–339. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615800903085818
Freer, B.D., Whitt-Woosley, A., & Sprang, G. (2010). Narrative Coherence and the Trauma Experience: An Exploratory Mixed-Method Analysis. Victims and Violence, 25(6), 742-754. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.25.6.742
LaJoie, A.S., Sprang, G., McKinney, W. P. (2010). Long-term effects of Hurricane Katrina on the psychological well-being of evacuees. Disasters, 34(4), 1031-44. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7717.2010.01181.x
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., Mohipp, C., Otis, M. Silman, M., Jackson, C. (2010). New Directions in Pandemic Response: A Roadmap to Resilience, National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5e, CSVAC Pub. 10-BHDRP008.
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., Mohipp, C., Otis, M. Silman, M., Jackson, C. (2010). A Comprehensive Analysis of Pandemic and Quarantine Responses for Families and Children: Integrative Report of New Evidence (Preliminary Findings), National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5d, CSVAC Pub. 10-BHDRP007.
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., M. Silman, M., Jackson, C. (2010). Best Practice Guidelines for Pandemic Disaster Planning: Response from the Field (Part 1). National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5g, CSVAC Pub. 10-BHDRP009.
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., Mohipp, C., Silman, M., Jackson, C. (2010). Expert Database, National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5c, CSVAC Pub. 10-BHDRP006.
Sprang, G., Staton-Tindall, & Craig, C.D. (2010). National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative FY2010 Annual Evaluation Report for the University of Kentucky Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatment Institute, November 26, 2010. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=ctac_reports
Sprang, G., Staton-Tindall, M. & Clark, J. (2010). Caregiver Substance Misuse and Trauma Exposure in Vulnerable Children. Families in Society, 91(4), 401-407. https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.4029
Craig, C.D. & Sprang, G. (2009). Exploratory and Conformatory Factor Analysis of the Trauma Practices Questionnaire (TPQ): A test of psychometric properties. Research on Social Work Practice, 19(2), 221-233. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731508317294
Sprang, G. (2009). The Efficacy of a Relational Treatment for Maltreated Children and their Families. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 14(2), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2008.00499.x
Sprang, G. (2009). Translating Frontier Knowledge into Contemporary Practice by Harnessing the Synergy of the Cluster. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 14(4), 235- 239. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325020903001687
Sprang, G., Craig, C.D. (2009). Staton-Tindall, M. National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative FY2009 Annual Evaluation Report for the University of Kentucky Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatment Institute, November 30, 2009.
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., Mohipp, C., Silman, M. (2009). University of Kentucky Behavioral Health Pandemic Research Toolkit: An Analysis of the Child and Family Experience, National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5b, CSVAC Pub. 09-BHDRP005.
Sprang, G., Clark, J., LaJoie, A.S., Leigh, P., Mohipp, C., Silman, M., Smith, J. (2009). A Comprehensive Analysis of Pandemic and Quarantine Responses for Families and Children, National Institute for Hometown Security, NIHS KCI#15-07-Milestone 5a, CSVAC Pub. 09-BHDRP004.
Sprang, G. & LaJoie, A.S. (2009). Exposure, avoidance, and PTSD among Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Traumatology, 15(2), 10-19. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534765609331607
Sprang, G., Kaak, H.O., Staton-Tindall, M., Clark, J., Hubbard, K., Whitt-Woosley, A., Mau, A., Combs, A., Risk, H. (2009). A Response from the Field: Perspectives on Translating Neuroscience to Clinical Practice. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 14(4), 315-346. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325020903004871
Clark, J. & Sprang, G. (2008). Infant mental health, child maltreatment, & the law: A jurisprudent therapy analysis. Infant Mental Health Journal, 29(1), 21 - 35. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.20163
Gillen, M., Segress, M., Clark, J., Sprang, G., Otis, M., Katz, D., & Hoffman, K. (2008). A three-dimensional perspective on child abuse prevention. National Child and Family Report, 53 (4), F12, F13, F20.
Sprang, G., Staton-Tindall, M., Clark, J. (2008). A Kentucky profile of trauma exposure and drug endangered children. In S. Turner and R. Walker (Eds.) Report on Methamphetamine and other Drug Use in Kentucky. Lexington, Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Special Commission on the Study of Methamphetamine and other Drug Use in Kentucky.
Sprang, G., Staton-Tindall, M. & Clark, J. (2008). Trauma exposure and the drug endangered child. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 21(3), 333-339. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20330
Sprang, G., Craig, C., & Clark, J. (2007). Factors impacting trauma treatment practice patterns: The convergence/divergence of science and practice. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 22(2), 162-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2007.02.003
Craig, C.D. & Sprang, G. (2007). Trauma exposure and child abuse potential: Investigating the cycle of violence. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 77(2), 296-305. https://doi.org/10.1037/0002-9432.77.2.296
Sprang, G., & Craig, C.D. (2007). Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Trauma Practices Questionnaire (TPQ). Best Practices in Mental Health, 3(2), 9 – 20. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/follmer/bpmh/2007/00000003/00000002/art00003
Sprang, G., Whitt-Woosley, A., & Clark, J. (2007). Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Burnout: Factors impacting a professional’s quality of life. Journal of Loss and Trauma,12(3), 259 – 280. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325020701238093
McKinney, W. P., Wesley, G. C., Sprang, G., & Troutman, A. (2005). Educating health professionals to respond to bioterrorism. Public health reports (Washington, D.C.: 1974), 120 Suppl 1(Suppl 1), 42–47. https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549051200S109
Sprang, G., Clark, J. & Bass, S. (2005). Factors that contribute to child maltreatment severity: A multimethod and multidimensional investigation. Child Abuse and Neglect, 29(4), 335-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2004.08.008
Sprang, G. (2004). Construct Validity and Method Variance in the Measurement of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Traumatic Experiences Inventory. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 9(3), 189-199. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325020490423424
Sprang, G., Clark, J., Kaak, O., & Brenzel, A. (2004). Developing and Tailoring Mental Health Technologies for Child Welfare: The Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) project. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 74(3), 325-336. https://doi.org/10.1037/0002-9432.74.3.325
Sprang, G. (2003). Psychological Impact of Isolated Acts of Terrorism. In A. Silke (Ed.). Terrorist, Victims and Society: Psychological Perspectives on Terrorism. Wiley and Sons. London.
Sprang, G. (2001). The Use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in the Treatment of Traumatic Stress and Complicated Mourning: Psychological and Behavioral Outcomes. Research on Social Work Practice, 11(3), 300–320. https://doi.org/10.1177/104973150101100302
Sprang, G. (2001). Vicarious Stress: Patterns of Disturbance and Use of Mental Health Services by Those Indirectly Affected by the Oklahoma City Bombing. Psychological Reports, 89(2), 331-338. https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.2001.89.2.331
Sprang, G. (2001). Coping Strategies and Psychiatric Co-Morbidity Following the Oklahoma City Bombing. Social Work and Social Sciences Review, 8(2), 207-218.
Secret, M. & Sprang, G. (2001). The Effects of Family-Friendly Workplace Environments on Work-Family Stress of Employed Parents. Journal of Social Service Research, 28(2), 21–45. https://doi.org/10.1300/J079v28n02_02
Sprang, G. (1999). Post-Disaster Stress Following the Oklahoma City Bombing: An Examination of Three Community Groups. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 14(2), 169–183. https://doi.org/10.1177/088626099014002005
Sprang, G., Secret, M., & Bradford, J. (1999). Blending Work and Family: A Case Study. Affilia, 14(1), 98–116. https://doi.org/10.1177/08861099922093536
Sprang, G. & Secret, M. (1999). Employee Crisis and Occupational Functioning. Employee Assistance Quarterly, 15(2), 29–43. https://doi.org/10.1300/J022v15n02_03
Sprang, G. & McNeil, J. (1998). Post-Homicide Reactions: Grief, Mourning and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following a Drunk Driving Fatality. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 37(1), 41–58. https://doi.org/10.2190/GCGW-86DC-A30R-286A
Secret, M., Sprang, G., & Bradford, J. (1998). Parenting in the Workplace: Examining a Unique Infant Care Option. Journal of Family Issues, 19(6), 795–815. https://doi.org/10.1177/019251398019006007
Sprang, G. (1997). The traumatic experiences inventory (TEI): A test of psychometric properties. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 19(3), 257–271. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02229182
Sprang, G. (1997). PTSD in surviving family members of drunk driving episodes: Victim and crime-related factors. Families in Society, 78(6), 632–641. https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.3394
Sprang, G. (1997). Victim Impact Panels: An Examination of the Effectiveness of This Program on Lowering Recidivism and Changing Offenders’ Attitudes About Drinking and Driving. Journal of Social Service Research, 22(3), 73–84. https://doi.org/10.1300/J079v22n03_04