Exploring Trauma and Healing, BUSSW Community Engages at 2026 ISSTD Conference
From Professor Jennifer M. Gómez being named an ISSTD Fellow to PhD student Yawen Ning presenting her project, our community continues to engage in critical work across the field.
BUSSW Professor Gómez Publishes Groundbreaking Tool for Studying Violence in the Black Community
Published in PLOS Mental Health, the study introduces and validates the Cultural Betrayal Multidimensional Inventory for Black American Young Adults.
BUSSW Researchers Spotlight Health and Well-Being at Spring 2026 “Research in Action” Discussion
Moderated by Professor Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm, associate dean for research at BUSSW, the event featured six BUSSW researchers whose work spans communities, systems, and policy.
The Brink: BUSSW Professor Hahm Leads Study on Young Adults’ COVID-19 Vaccine Attitudes
Young adults overwhelmingly support COVID-19 vaccination, according to new research led by BUSSW professor Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm.
BUSSW Faculty Present Research on Student Perceptions of Anti-Racist Pedagogy at National Conference
The research and curriculum revisions contribute to broader conversations about evidence-informed teaching and helping social work programs meet justice and anti-racism standards.
BUSSW’s Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development Finds Child Care Unaffordable for Most Working Families
Recent analysis finds that 68% of parents pay more than 7% of their income for center-based care, and 63% for home-based care.
Professor Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access
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
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
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
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.