Catherine is committed to the overall well-being of immigrant Latino families locally, nationally and internationally. She is invested in developing and implementing prevention programs for immigrant Latina women who experience complex trauma such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, and forced family separation due to immigration status. Her profession values the dignity and worth of all persons, especially those who are marginalized and oppressed in our respective communities.
Book
Marrs Fuchsel, C. (2017). Yes, I can (Sí, Yo puedo): An empowerment program for
immigrant Latina women in group settings. Oxford University Press.
Academic Bibliography in Social Work
Marrs Fuchsel, C. (2021). Immigration and Intimate Partner Violence. In Oxford Bibliographies in Social Work. Ed. Edward J. Mullen. Oxford University. https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195389678/obo-9780195389678-0295.xml?rskey=5kzL9b&result=124
Articles
Marrs Fuchsel, C. (2023). Immigrant Latinas experiences with intimate partner violence, access to services, and support systems during a global health crisis (COVID-19). Journal of Family Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-023-00515-9
Marrs Fuchsel, C. (2021). Long-term impact of the Sí, Yo Puedo (Yes, I Can) curriculum and empowerment program on immigrant Latinas: Follow-up groups at a police department. Social Work with Groups, 45(2),172-186. https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2021.2004969
Marrs Fuchsel, C., Fletcher, K., & Hill, K. (2021). Against all odds: Transitioning from academic faculty into administrative roles while maintaining successful scholarship. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 27, 1, 98-109. https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/1846/1667
Marrs Fuchsel, C., & Brummett, A. (2020). Interpersonal violence prevention and intervention programs for immigrant Latinas: A systematic review. Journal of Family Violence, 36, 209-221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-020-00160-6