In the United States, asylum seekers are often legally unable to work for up to two years after their arrival. This restriction can make an already vulnerable population dependent on limited resources, with many negative effects on their health and wellbeing. Marginalized groups, like LGBTQ+ people, are especially at risk. BU School of Social Work […]
Faculty, staff, and alumni from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will present cutting-edge research, curriculum innovations and organizational advancements to a national audience of social work educators at the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 70th Annual Program Meeting (APM). Held October 24-27, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo., the annual conference is the […]
Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), will explore the complexities of “coming out” for Latine communities at a virtual presentation hosted by BU’s LGTBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff. His talk, “Coming Out and Pushing Forward: Learning From LGBTQIA+ Latines,” is part of the center’s LGBTQIA+ Scholar […]
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 […]