Wooten Publishes Book Chapter and Named Co-I on NIDA-Funded Study
Assistant Professor Nikki Wooten was recently awarded a NIDA Diversity Supplement to study the Early Identification of Substance Use and Psychological Problems in Army Women Veterans. She also has been named co-investigator on the NIDA-funded First Longitudinal Study of Missed Treatment Opportunities using DoD and VA Data (PI: Mary Jo Larson, Heller School, Brandeis University). Dr. Wooten’s […]
Dean Steketee Referenced in US News and The Buffalo News
The buzz around hoarding is not dying down any time soon. Hoarding is not only a disorder on its own, but is also appearing as a symptom in other compulsive disorders. In an article by US News, Dean Gail Steketee was referenced for her expertise. The article, aptly titled, “How to Battle A Shopping Addiction,” explains […]
Professor Robert B. Hudson Serves as Lead Witness Before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
Professor and Chair of the Social Welfare Policy Department Robert B. Hudson was the lead witness at a forum before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging in Washington, D.C., on December 14, 2011. The forum, “The Potential for an Aging Society,” was held to honor the 50th anniversary of the Committee’s creation in 1961. […]
Faculty and Students to Present at SSWR Conference
The following faculty members and students have been invited to present at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., on January 11-15, 2012: Faculty Marah Curtis Ellen DeVoe Judith Gonyea Yoonsook Ha Hyeouk Hahm Lena Lundgren Joe Merighi Ruth Paris Gail Steketee Students Kelly Mills-Dick Abby Ross Samanda Bryant […]
Social Work Through the Holocaust: Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Professor Louis Lowy
On November 14th, the Boston University School of Social Work held an event to honor Professor Louis Lowy (1920-1991) and discuss his experiences during the Holocaust. Lowy, an international social worker and gerontologist, rarely spoke about the Holocaust. During the last month of his life, he recorded an oral narrative that explored his activities during […]
BUSSW Professor Emerita Cassandra Clay Appointed to BU Board of Overseers
Boston University School of Social Work Professor Emerita Cassandra M. Clay (SSW’79) was recently appointed to the Boston University Board of Overseers, an advisory body that acts as informed advisors to the University Trustees and administration on important issues. Overseers also serve as a University resource by volunteering leadership, expertise and financial support to the […]
Judith Perlstein Advocates For Safety in the Workplace
Boston University School of Social Work Associate Director of Field Education and Clinical Associate Professor Judith Perlstein had never testified before policymakers until she heard about the proposed legislation H592/S1206, “An Act to Promote Public Health Through Workplace Safety for Social Workers.” After several assaults and, in some cases, murder, involving social workers and clinicians […]
CSWE to Select a New President by June 2012
CSWE has begun the process to hire a new president to replace Executive Director Julia Watkins following her planned retirement in June 2012. Please note that this is a title change (executive director to president; the current title of president will be changed to Board of Directors’ chair) resulting from adoption of the 2010 bylaws. […]
Christiana Bratiotis and Dean Gail Steketee Featured in BU Today Article on Hoarding
Christiana Bratiotis, postdoctoral fellow and adjunct professor of clinical practice, and Dean Gail Steketee were featured in BU Today for their co-written book, The Hoarding Handbook. The book was written specifically for people who find hoarders and includes practical tips on how to interact with them. Bratiotis, in particular, has become a “de facto hotline” […]
Dean Gail Steketee Quoted in Harvard Health Publication
Harvard Medical School’s newsletter, Women’s Health Watch, used Dean Gail Steketee, PhD, as a reference on hoarding in their article, “When Keeping Stuff Gets Out of Hand,” published this month. The article summarizes the dangers, causes and treatment methods of obsessive hoarding, and emphasizes the need for a clear diagnosis. Read the full story in the Harvard […]