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Prof. Jacobson López Joins Taskforce Combating Gender-Based Violence

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 […]

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Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez & Colleague Center Chicana & Latina Feminisms to Reimagine Trans Latinas’ Mental Health

While understanding that cultural theories can help social workers understand clients whose lives differ from their own, stereotyping is a common pitfall that keeps people in marginalized groups from getting the help they need. To combat this pattern among trans Latinas, Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from BU School of Social Work co-authored a paper on their […]

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Prof. Hahm’s Research Suggests Caring Teachers May Decrease Early Sexual Initiation in Black LGBTQ Youth Exposed to Violence

Exposure to peer and neighborhood violence can cause early sexual initiation among young people, which puts them at higher risk of harassment, assault, trafficking, exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancy. A recent study co-authored by Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work suggests that teachers may mitigate the risk […]

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