Robert D. Eschmann is completing his PhD at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Eschmann’s research focuses on social media and youth development, urban education reform, the geography of poverty, and adolescent experiences with violence, prejudice, and discrimination. His current work utilizes a sample of high achieving African American males in a […]
Sharpe developed a culturally-relevant intervention and tool of measurement designed to support African Americans in coping with their grief
On December 12, 2016, friends, family, faculty, alumni, and members of the BUSSW community gathered to celebrate eight special students as they graduated from the BRIDGE Program. Recognizing that while immigrants and refugees make numerous contributions to the larger society, they often face significant challenges ranging from language and educational barriers to trauma and multiple […]
“The evidence is really compelling that immigrants are involved in these behaviors at a far lower rate than native-born Americans.” Boston University School of Social Work Assistant Professor Christopher Salas-Wright discusses findings from his research of antisocial behavior like drug use, gambling and fighting in immigrant and non-immigrant populations with CBS news in this article after President […]