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Research

Professor Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access

in Health & Community Health, Mental Health and Substance Use, Research, SSW News 0 comments

New research underscores critical gaps in access to life-saving medications for opioid use disorder, raising concerns about treatment equity as Medicaid faces funding cuts.

Professor Lombe Launches Beyond Borders Journal

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This peer-reviewed journal showcases real-world impact and strengthens approaches to social welfare worldwide.  

YouthBuild Global: BUSSW Research Shows How Caring Relationships Transform Opportunity for Young People

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BUSSW’s Renée Spencer, PhD, co-led a landmark study with YouthBuild Global showing how caring, supportive relationships can transform the lives of young people.

New Research by Professor Paris Shows How Trauma-Focused Therapy Supports Latin American Immigrant Families

in Children, Youth, and Families, Research, SSW News 0 comments

What happens when therapy is built around culture, language, and family? Healing. This research shows how Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) supports Latin American families navigating trauma.

Professor Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access

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National evaluation exposes the need for improved OUD treatment, life-saving policy changes, and challenges that Medicaid cuts present to substance use care.

BU Today: BUSSW Faculty and Dean Honored with Research Awards

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The Recognizing Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Scholarship Reception at BU honors faculty members who receive distinguished national and international awards.

Think Global Health: BUSSW & CISWH Researchers Co-Author Policy Analysis

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The authors highlight key considerations that should be part of the America First Global Health Strategy to protect vulnerable populations. 

BUSSW Researchers Lead Global HIV-Stigma Study

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Professor Margaret Lombe and Assistant Dean of Teaching & Innovation, Lyndsey McMahan, identify factors contributing to HIV-stigma.

Professor Gómez Explores Cultural Betrayal, Intersectionality 

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Associate Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), delivered a talk titled “Beyond Cultural Betrayal: The Role of Secondary Marginalization Against Black Women”.

Assoc. Professor Jennifer M. Gómez Receives Trauma Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez, top Google scholar of 2024, received the 2025 Linda Saltzman Memorial Intimate Partner Violence Researcher Award.

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