The Brink: Professor Lombe’s Work to Reduce the Impact of War & Displacement on Women Refugees Is Featured
Women refugees are at higher risk of gender-based violence, but the United Nations and other global organizations fail to support these vulnerable groups as much as they should. Professor Margaret Lombe from BU School of Social Work, an expert in the refugee human rights crisis, talked to The Brink about advising the UN on the […]
BUSPH C2 Podcast: Trauma Expert Professor Mendez Discusses Intergenerational Trauma & Public Health Policies
Breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma, which occurs when the effects of one person’s trauma is passed down to future generations, is a problem for many parents and their families. While some consider intergenerational trauma a public health issue, its subtle and deeply personal nature makes it difficult to address on a large scale. Alicia […]
NPR: Trauma Expert Professor Paris Discusses Sesame Workshop’s Efforts to Talk to Kids About Opioids & Substance Use
An estimated two million children live with a parent with a substance use disorder. Rather than maintain a taboo around discussing opioids and other addictive substances with children, the Muppets at Sesame Street’s “Sesame Workshop” explain these complex issues in age-appropriate ways and help kids talk about their feelings. Professor Ruth Paris from BU School […]
Medium: Professor Jennifer M. Gómez Advocates for Holistic Interventions to Combat Campus Sexual Violence
In an article for Spark on Medium.com, Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work and M. Colleen McDaniel, PhD, discuss how current Title IX policies for reducing sexual violence on college campuses are similar to prison systems by treating systemic issues with individual solutions. To improve how college campuses respond to rape […]
11/16: Professor Jacobson López Shares Expertise on Preventing & Addressing Sexual Assault of LGBTQ+ Students of Color
Professor Danny Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work will give a lecture on sexual assault for the BU Student Government and Sexual Assault Prevention (SAP) to help change the narrative around LGBTQ+ students of color. The talk, “Too Often Silenced: Experiences of Reporting and Considerations for LGBT Sexual Assault Survivors of Color” will […]
BU Today: Trauma Expert Professor DeVoe Helps Parents & Teachers Talk to Kids About the Israel-Hamas War
As children and teens encounter misinformation and rumors about the Israel-Hamas War, it’s important for parents and teachers to know how to discuss complex current events in honest but age-appropriate ways. Professor Ellen DeVoe, associate dean for Academic Affairs at BU School of Social Work, recently shared her trauma expertise to help adults navigate these […]
Professor Jennifer M. Gómez Featured in Special Issue of The ADVANCE Journal focused on Institutional Transformation in Academia
“When Enough Became Too Much: Institutional Betrayal, Resignation, & Institutional Courage for Change,” an essay authored by Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is featured in a special issue of The ADVANCE Journal. The essay details the interpersonal and systemic discrimination she experienced at her former institution, while offering institutionally […]
Professor Hahm & Colleagues Share First-Hand Experiences of Asian American Women Survivors of Discrimination During COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial discrimination against Asian American (AA) women has shifted from microaggressions to direct verbal and physical violence. While recent quantitative studies have researched how this trend is affecting the AA community, there’s been a lack of open-ended qualitative studies to understand unique AA mental health needs post-pandemic. Professor […]
Professor Jacobson López Joins Taskforce Combating Gender-Based Violence
Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work, an expert in addressing sexual violence against marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people of color, was recently appointed to the Blue Ribbon Task Force at San Diego State University (SDSU) by University President Dr. Adela de la Torre. The taskforce was created to provide recommendations […]
USA Today: Professor Jennifer M. Gómez Shares Sexual Harassment Expertise in Light of Allegations Against Michigan State Coach
In a recent USA Today article, Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) shared her insight on Michigan State University (MSU) Coach Mel Tucker’s alleged sexual harassment of his colleague, activist Brenda Tracy. The university has currently suspended Tucker without pay. Excerpt from “Michigan State Football Coach Mel Tucker Accused of […]