The growing number of women experiencing housing instability in later life calls for a re-evaluation of their unique needs and struggles. Prof. Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work and Prof. Kelly Melekis (PhD’11) from the University of Vermont delivered a talk at the 14th International Conference on Aging and Social Change in Galway, Ireland […]
On Oct. 4, 2024, BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and the Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers (GBABSW) presented an informative panel discussion about the importance of making connections, featuring guest speaker Melissa Smith Haley, MSW, LMSW, 14th president and immediate past president of the National Association of Black Social Workers. Host Dana […]
People from marginalized communities with mental health difficulties often struggle to access culturally relevant treatment. At a recent conference, Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from Boston University School of Social Work highlighted how systemic oppression and cultural betrayal play critical roles in shaping the experiences of women and girls of color diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder […]
Faculty, staff, and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present cutting-edge research, curriculum innovations and organizational advancements to a national audience of social work educators at the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 70th Annual Program Meeting (APM). Held October 24-27, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., the annual conference is the […]