In an article for Cambridge Health Alliance’s online journal “The Basis,” Prof. Peter Treitler from BU School of Social Work emphasizes the crucial role of social support in treating substance use disorders. Drawing from personal experience and research, Treitler highlights the effectiveness of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) in non-traditional settings like hospitals and correctional […]
The National Association of Social Work – Massachusetts (NASW-MA) magazine “Social Work Voice” recently featured Malaka Mims (MSW’15), a lecturer and alum of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) in their member spotlight where she shares the reasons why she became a social worker. Mims is also the president of the Greater Boston Association of […]
Alia Dastagir’s book, “To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person,” delves into the pervasive issue of online abuse targeting women and the profound psychological and societal impacts it entails. In an excerpt about the online experiences of Black women, trauma expert Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work discusses […]
Pres. Donald Trump’s new policies have led to heightened discrimination for trans immigrants. Many fear deportation to violent home countries where their safety is at risk, while detention centers in the U.S. often lack adequate care and expose them to dangerous conditions, contributing to preventable deaths. In an article for CNN, Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from […]
