Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening in Addiction Research
About the Fellowship Boston University’s School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow as part of its new Addictions Initiative, focusing on substance use research, dissemination, and training with a particular emphasis on addressing health disparities. The postdoctoral fellowship is directed by Christopher […]
Participation Drops in Youth Violence Prevention Programming; What Does It Tell Us?
March 27, 2019 | BU School of Social Work Violence prevention programming is critical in the United States, where almost one in four adolescents are involved in fighting and violent crime each year. But according to a new study by researchers at BU School of Social Work, participation in preventative programs has recently dropped by nearly […]
Spotlight: Kristina Whiton-O’Brien, LICSW (SSW’95)
Kristina Whiton-O’Brien shares her journey from child welfare to leadership at BUSSW and her commitment to advocacy.
Assistant Professor Scott Awarded Fellowship to Improve Parenting Resources in Boston’s Chinatown
Friday, February 8, 2019 | Boston University School of Social Work Beginning April 2019, BU School of Social Work assistant professor Judith C. Scott will lead a study on parenting behaviors within a culturally unique group: low-income Chinese immigrant families living in Greater Boston. Scott’s pilot study is sponsored by an $80,000 Research to Action […]
Associate Professor Daniel Miller Succeeds Ellen DeVoe as Director of SSW’s Doctoral Program
The doctoral program at Boston University School of Social Work will undergo a leadership change as Dr. Ellen DeVoe departs from her role as Director after five and a half years fostering the program’s success. Beginning July 1, 2019, BUSSW Associate Professor and Chair of Human Behavior Dr. Daniel Miller will assume the Director position. […]
Is Residential Instability Leading Young Adults to Use Drugs? BUSSW Researchers Uncover the Troubling Link
January 9, 2019 Young adulthood is a common time for drug experimentation. For many, it’s also a time to leave home and venture into new communities. But is there a link between young adult drug involvement and residential instability? According to a new study led by researchers at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), […]
BUSSW Faculty and PhD Students Share Cutting-Edge Research at Prestigious Social Work Conference
Doctoral students and faculty from Boston University School of Social Work join social work scholars from across the country at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, January 16–21. Browse through the listings below to find out the who, what and when of featured BUSSW presenters. All sessions take place at the […]
NASW-MA and BUSSW Bring Racial Justice Forum to BU, Copeland Moderates Panel
The National Association of Social Workers’ Massachusetts Chapter (NASW-MA) returns to Boston University for the annual MLK, Jr. Forum on Racial Justice, Dismantling Racism: Where Do We Go From Here? BUSSW Clinical Assistant Professor Phillipe Copeland, PhD will moderate the panel event, which is co-sponsored by Boston University School of Social Work. This event is […]
CADER Joins Leading Eldercare Alliance to Prevent Workforce Crisis in Aging America
BUSSW’s Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER), known for bringing online training and certificate programs to over 20,000 eldercare professionals since 2002, will join the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, created in response to a report by The Institute of Medicine predicting an impending workforce crisis spurred by America’s aging population, which will nearly […]
American Journal of Public Health Publishes Special Issue Featuring BU Research Project: Best Practices for Improving HIV Care for Homeless
Excerpt from BUSSW’s Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health: HIV treatment advances have dramatically improved longevity and quality of life for people living with HIV — yet disparities in treatment persist in the U.S. Homeless people are at increased risk of contracting HIV and are less likely to receive consistent care. How can public […]