In the Media
The Boston Globe: Prof. Collins on Barriers in Child Welfare Policy
Professor Mary E. Collins of BU School of Social Work spoke to The Boston Globe about the missing link between child welfare-related tragedies and policy change. Her expertise brings a high-level perspective to the 2014 murder of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver which led to major scrutiny of the Massachusetts Department of... More
How We Can Heal: Prof. Gómez Discusses Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory on Mental Health Podcast
A new book by Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work explores the unique harm that Black women and girls experience after sexual violence from Black men. Gómez recently spoke to Dr. Lisa Danylchuk on two episodes of her podcast, “How We Can Heal.” The first episode... More
InDepth: Prof. Paris and Greer Hamilton (PhD’23) Advocate for Perinatal Reproductive Justice
Prof. Ruth Paris and Greer Hamilton (PhD’23) from BU School of Social Work recently discussed why social workers are uniquely equipped to help people with their prenatal and postnatal experiences. They also explained how the overturn of Roe v. Wade has affected pregnant people, children, and the social work field. InDepth, More
BU Today: Prof. Davis & Other Faculty Say Antiracist Hub Unit at BU Is Imperative
The Boston University (BU) Hub provides all students with an interdisciplinary general education. However, students and faculty across the university are calling for an antiracist requirement to the curriculum. While the Hub has taken some steps to incorporate racial studies into BU’s undergraduate education, Prof. Ashley Davis from the School... More
Prof. Gómez Featured in Black Girl Burnout Podcast About Black Women, Sexual Abuse & Opting Out of Silence
Jennifer M. Gómez, a faculty member at BU School of Social Work, is featured on the popular podcast Black Girl Burnout in a three-episode series about healing from sexual abuse and violence. Joining her in the discussion is podcast host Kelley Bonner, a licensed clinical social worker. In the series, titled... More
The Enterprise: Prof. Azzi-Lessing Advocates for More Mental Health Services for Students
The pandemic’s impact on youth mental health continues to affect young populations around the country. Experts state that schools can be a vital resource in combating the crisis, however there is a lack of investment in this area. In a recent article in a Brockton, Mass.-based news outlet, Prof. Lenette... More
Cityline/WCVB Boston: Prof. Copeland Explains How to Test Entertainment Media for Anti-Racism
Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work recently discussed his new anti-racist test for pop culture on WCVB’s award-winning urban public affairs show, Cityline. “The Copeland Test” looks at portrayals of racism in films and television and provides simple questions to determine whether they accurately represent racial realities. More
Prof. Spencer Joins Rep. Ayanna Pressley at Big Sister Roundtable Event
Professor Renée Spencer of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) participated in a recent roundtable discussion to celebrate new funding secured by Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for the Big Sister Association (BSA) of Greater Boston. The discussion focused on how the funding will provide much needed support for Big Sister’s... More
US News & World Report: Prof. Lombe Shares Expertise on Food Insecurity
Food prices increased significantly just as pandemic-era benefits, like extra money from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), came to an end. As a result, many families are struggling to afford food. Prof. Margaret Lombe at BU School of Social Work told US News & World Report that “it is... More
Boston Globe’s The Emancipator: Prof. Copeland Introduces Test for Antiracist Pop Culture
False or inaccurate depictions of racism in the media can mislead people about the real-life impact of racism. In an op-ed for The Boston Globe’s The Emancipator, Prof. Phillipe Copeland of BU School of Social Work introduces a new test to evaluate antiracist portrayals in movies, TV shows, and other... More