Category: Trauma and Violence

Int’l Trauma & Dissociation Conference, Co-Sponsored by BUSSW, Features Profs. Gómez & Mendez, Dean Jones, and BUSSW Trauma Specialization

The 42nd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD), co-sponsored by Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), showcased the leading role of BUSSW faculty and programming in trauma-related research and practice. Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez – who led a pre-conference workshop, paper session, and luncheon – received Honorable Mention for […]

Assistant Professor Jennifer M. Gómez

Prof. Gómez Plays Leading Role in 2025 ISSTD Conference, March 15-17

Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez, assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), plays a leading role at the 42nd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD), March 15-17, 2025, in Boston, Mass., co-sponsored by BUSSW. Prof. Gómez, a member of the ISSTD board of directors, will […]

Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez

CNN: Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez Shares Expertise on Trans Immigrant Risk Factors from Trump Policies

Pres. Donald Trump’s new policies have led to heightened discrimination for trans immigrants. Many fear deportation to violent home countries where their safety is at risk, while detention centers in the U.S. often lack adequate care and expose them to dangerous conditions, contributing to preventable deaths. In an article for CNN, Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from […]