Research shows that loneliness follows a U-shaped pattern that peaks in young adulthood and old age, and the rate of loneliness has increased in the last five years. While young adults experience high levels of loneliness due to life transitions exacerbated by the digital age’s constant connectivity and comparison culture, older adults may face loneliness […]
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 […]
Evidence-based practices (EBP) are only effective if they can adapt to the needs of diverse communities. To improve equitable access to these interventions, Prof. 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 […]
Profs. Lenette Azzi-Lessing, Julie Springwater, and Astraea Augsberger from BU School of Social Work were featured speakers at the Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) national conference recently held in Washington, DC. The theme, “Creating Meaningful Change,” focused on emerging approaches to promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being with an emphasis on equity and cultural […]