Trauma and Violence

Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez Assistant Professor
Astraea Augsberger Associate Professor & Associate Dean for Doctoral Education
Dawn Belkin Martinez Clinical Professor and Associate Dean, Equity & Inclusion
Ellen DeVoe Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Trauma Specialization Coordinator
M. Emilia Bianco Clinical Assistant Professor
Jennifer M. Gómez Associate Professor
Daniel Jacobson López Assistant Professor and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Luz Marilis López Clinical Professor, MSW/MPH Dual Degree Director, and CISWH Global Health Core Director
Donna McLaughlin Clinical Associate Professor and Group Work Coordinator
Alicia Mendez Research Assistant Professor
Ruth Paris Professor
Judith C. Scott Assistant Professor
S. Wade Taylor Clinical Associate Professor

#RaceClass: Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez Unpacks Cultural Betrayal Trauma and Healing on Podcast
November 20, 2025
In a recent podcast, Associate Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from Boston University... Read more
Prof. Gómez Explores Cultural Betrayal, Intersectionality
October 30, 2025
In a recent thought-provoking presentation, Associate Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), delivered a talk titled “Beyond Cultural Betrayal: The Role of Secondary Marginalization Against Black Women.” Read more
Assoc. Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez Receives Trauma Researcher Award
October 13, 2025
Assoc. Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez, top Google scholar of 2024, recently received... Read more
Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
June 23, 2025
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce the promotion... Read more
TAP Magazine: Prof. Copeland Explains How “Sinners” Film Celebrates Black Joy
May 28, 2025
In an article for TAP Magazine, Prof. Copeland from BU School of... Read more