Faculty: Lenette Azzi-Lessing

BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2025 Annual Conference

Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have an impressive presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference held in Seattle, Washington, January 15-19, 2025.   BUSSW faculty, doctoral students and alumni will present their research to colleagues from across the country in dozens of program sessions, disseminating new findings that […]

Lenette Azzi-Lessing, clinical professor at Boston University School of Social Work

Business Insider: Prof. Azzi-Lessing Shares Expertise on Big Sisters Shouldering More Family Responsibilities than Other Siblings

“Eldest-daughter syndrome,” or additional familial responsibilities placed on firstborn daughters, can lead to stress, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries in the moment and later in life. Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing from BU School of Social Work spoke to Business Insider on the importance of balancing big sister responsibilities with their own needs to prevent negative side […]

Profs. Springwater, Augsberger, and Azzi-Lessing

BUSSW Professors Share Expertise at 2024 Child Welfare League of America Conference

Profs. Lenette Azzi-Lessing, Julie Springwater, and Astraea Augsberger from BU School of Social Work were featured speakers at the Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) national conference recently held in Washington, DC. The theme, “Creating Meaningful Change,” focused on emerging approaches to promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being with an emphasis on equity and cultural […]

2/28: BUSSW Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs Host Virtual Child Welfare Workshop Led by Prof. Azzi-Lessing

The Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) are hosting a free virtual workshop led by Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing about transforming our response to the needs of vulnerable children and their families. Her presentation, titled “Building Justice-Based Systems for Child and Family Well-Being,” will explore strategies for preventing unnecessary trauma […]