Members of the LGBTQIA+ community—particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities—are more likely to experience mental health issues, substance use disorders, and barriers to accessing care, a fact that is often misunderstood by healthcare providers. To educate the healthcare industry and increase more inclusive, sensitive, and effective care for queer communities, Profs. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez and Daniel […]
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice recently inducted Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work into their Alumni Hall of Fame. The honor is given to graduates who have shown significant efforts in teaching, writing, research, service, or program development. “I am beyond thrilled, honored, and humbled to […]
Prof. Danny Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work will give a lecture on sexual assault for the BU Student Government and Sexual Assault Prevention (SAP) to help change the narrative around LGBTQ+ students of color. The talk, “Too Often Silenced: Experiences of Reporting and Considerations for LGBT Sexual Assault Survivors of Color” will […]
Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work, an expert in addressing sexual violence against marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ people of color, was recently appointed to the Blue Ribbon Task Force at San Diego State University (SDSU) by University President Dr. Adela de la Torre. The taskforce was created to provide recommendations […]
