IRP Awards Professor Mendez & Treitler $50k for Research on Families in Child Welfare System with Substance Use Disorder
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) faculty researchers Alicia Mendez and Peter Treitler received a $50,000 grant from the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) to support families grappling with substance use disorder and the child welfare system. Their research responds to a need for effective integrative services that address the substance use and […]
Professor Renée Spencer Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Professor Renée Spencer has been appointed associate dean for faculty affairs at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) beginning September 1, 2024. Spencer has been a faculty member at BUSSW since 2002 and is well-positioned for this new role having served as department chair twice, first as chair of the Human Behavior department from […]
The New York Times: Professor Byrne & Colleague’s Research on Aging Homeless Population Is Featured in Respite Care Story
As the average age of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase, programs across the country are addressing a critical gap between hospital discharge and unsheltered living by providing respite care to older homeless individuals. These programs provide crucial support, but challenges remain, including limited permanent housing options and concerns about the quality of care these […]
Boston Korea: Professor Hahm Leads MFA Boston Forum on Korean Standards & Stigmas
Boston Korea reports on the success of a recent forum led by BU School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Professor Hyeouk Hahm in a new article recounting key takeaways from the event. The forum, which focused on Korean standards and stigmas, was hosted by the Museum of Fine Art, Boston as part of its popular special […]
Professor Gómez Co-Edits Journal of Trauma & Dissociation’s Special Issue on Intersectional Inequalities
Assistant Professor Jennifer M. Gómez, PhD, of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is co-editor of the upcoming special issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, “Understanding, Preventing, & Healing Dissociation in the Context of Intersectional Inequalities.” The issue will explore the connection between intersectional inequalities and dissociation in multiply marginalized people and […]
6/11 – 6/14: Professor López & McLaughlin Share Their Expertise at IASWG Symposium
Improving practitioners’ understanding of effective group social work is essential for creating supportive networks, empowering communities and individuals, and promoting social change. To help improve social work with groups internationally, Professor Donna McLaughlin and Luz López from BU School of Social Work will present at the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Symposium […]
Professor Hahm & Alum Suk-hee Kim (SSW’01) Lead Panel on Social Work Education Leadership at KASWEA Spring Forum
The Korean American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA) 2024 Spring Forum brought together two members of the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) community for a panel discussion about assuming administrative and leadership roles in social work education. Hyeouk Chris Hahm, a professor and associate dean for research at BUSSW, and alum Suk-hee Kim […]
Professor Augsberger & Collins Contribute Chapter on Youth Policy Advocacy for the Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment
The Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment is focused on helping communities influence and change the policy structures that affect their lives. Profs. Astraea Augsberger and Mary Elizabeth Collins, both experts on youth engagement, authored a chapter of the handbook, entitled “Youth Policy Advocacy in Municipal Governance.” In the chapter, the authors analyze scholarly literature about […]
Professor Paris Shares Expertise on Evidence-Based Practices at the National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s Annual Conference
Evidence-based practices (EBP) are only effective if they can adapt to the needs of diverse communities. To improve equitable access to these interventions, Professor Ruth Paris from BU School of Social Work and her colleagues recently led a workshop on how practitioners can adapt EBPs for children with traumatic stress and their families at the […]
Professor Williams Selected as Crossroads Fellow to Research the Islamic Architectural Impact on U.S. Cities
The 1960s and 70s saw a renaissance in urban environments shaped by African American Muslims. To better understand this social and political impact, Professor Darien Alexander Williams from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) will study Islamic architecture in the United States with a new fellowship from The Crossroads Project at Princeton University’s Center for […]