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 reports on the success of a recent forum led by BU School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Prof. 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 […]
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 […]
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, Profs. Donna McLaughlin and Luz López from BU School of Social Work will present at the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Symposium […]
