{"id":65376,"date":"2024-01-03T13:35:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/?p=65376"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:43:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:43:34","slug":"bussw-presenters-sswr-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/bussw-presenters-sswr-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2024 Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) has a significant presence at the 2024 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference, held in Washington, DC, January 10\u201314.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BUSSW faculty, doctoral students and alumni will present their research to colleagues from across the country in dozens of program sessions, disseminating new findings that impact policy, public health, and social work practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The School will host a special <\/span>reception<\/span><\/a> Friday night celebrating its new dean, leadership and faculty as well as new SSWR Vice President-Elect Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm. All conference participants and community members are invited to attend – no RSVP required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colleagues will also have the opportunity to connect with BUSSW at the exhibition hall where staff will be available to share information about the School\u2019s programs and research at Booth #304.<\/span><\/p>\n

BUSSW is also sponsoring<\/span>\u00a0the Social Policy Forum<\/a> \u2013 Saturday, Jan. 13, from 11:30am\u201312:30pm in the Independence BR, Salons D\/E (ML 4).<\/p>\n

Check out the list below to find sessions showcasing the BUSSW community\u2019s research and expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n

BUSSW Presentations at the 2024 SSWR Annual Conference<\/h4>\n
Thursday, January 11<\/b><\/h5>\n

Cultural Betrayal Trauma & Black American Young Adults: Future of Reflexivity in Social Work Research<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (1:30\u20133:00 PM, check SSWR app for location))
<\/span>*Jennifer M G\u00f3mez, PhD, Assistant Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Promoting Parent\/Child Mental Health & Recovery from Substance Use Disorder: Insights from Research and Practice<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (1:30\u20133:00 PM;<\/span> Marquis BR Salon 13, ML 2)
<\/span>Ruth Paris, PhD, Professor (Discussant)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Engaging Social Work Students in Applied Policy Practice at the Federal Level<\/span><\/a>
<\/span>E-Poster Presentation (1:30\u20133:00 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>Kate Warren Barnes, MSW, MBA, Lecturer<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Value of Social Work in Health: Findings from a Scoping Review
<\/span><\/a>E-Poster Presentation (3:15\u20134:45 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>Geoff Wilkinson, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Friday, January 12<\/b><\/h5>\n

Developing Anti-Racist Practice in Social Work Field Education<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 7, ML 2)
<\/span>*Ashley Davis, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Collective Care and Abolition: Implications for Climate Justice (Social Work)<\/span><\/a>
Roundtable Discussion (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Archives, ML 4)
<\/span>Darien Alexander Williams, PhD, Assistant Professor
<\/span><\/i>Greer Hamilton, PhD, (SSW\u201923) (Organizer)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Creating Institutional Infrastructure to Advance Health Equity through Community Engagement<\/span><\/a>
Roundtable Discussion (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Independence BR H, ML 4)
<\/span>Deborah Chassler, MSW, Senior Academic Researcher
<\/span><\/i>Melanie Rocco, MSW, MPH (SSW\u201921, SPH\u201922)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Black Gay Men’s Experiences with Racism in Therapy: Implications for Social Work Practice and Research<\/span><\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
Daniel Do, MSW, MPH (SSW’13, SPH’14)<\/span>, Doctoral Candidate<\/em>
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Centering Black Advantage Vision: Informal Mentoring with Extended and Fictive Kin<\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
Grace Gowdy, PhD (SSW’19)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

LGBTQ+ Latinxs Share Their Experiences with Mental Health Services in South Texas<\/span><\/a>
<\/span>Oral Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Liberty Ballroom O, ML 4)
<\/span>Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Breaking Cycles of Trauma: Learning from Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Their Kin<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Liberty Ballroom J, ML 4)
<\/span>Alicia Mendez, PhD, Research Assistant Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

RCDC Research Roots & Wings Roundtable 1: The Application of Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, and Social Work: Balancing Innovation and Justice<\/span><\/a>
Roundtable Discussion (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Capitol, ML 4)
<\/span>Jordana Muroff, PhD, Associate Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Promise of Municipal Youth Councils: Exploration of Mission, Structure and the Need for Outcome Data<\/span><\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (2:00\u20133:30 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>*Astraea Augsberger, PhD, Associate Professor
<\/span><\/i>Mary Collins, AM, PhD, Professor
<\/span><\/i>Benjamin Levine, MSW, MA (SSW\u201923, SPH\u201924)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Youth Mental Health Crisis Response: A Mixed Methods Study to Map Resources and Identify Facilitators and Barriers to Service Access<\/a>
Oral Presentation (3:45\u20135:15 PM, Liberty Ballroom I, ML 4)
*Astraea Augsberger, PhD, Associate Professor<\/span><\/i>
Riana Howard, MSW, Doctoral Student<\/em><\/p>\n

Experiences of Young Asian American Women with Racial Discrimination during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown
<\/span><\/a>E-Poster Presentation (2:00\u20133:30 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Missed Opportunities? Examining the Use of Wioa Waivers for out-of-School Youth Requirements
<\/span><\/a>E-Poster Presentation (3:45\u20135:15 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>Mary Collins, AM, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Basti Clearances: Examining the Characteristics of Informal Settlements Experiencing Evictions in India<\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (3:45\u20135:15 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
*Mohit Tamta, MSW, Doctoral Student<\/em>
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Examining the Role of Surveillance and Discrimination within Child Welfare Contexts<\/span><\/a>
Symposium (3:45 PM-5:15 PM; Independence BR F, ML 4)
<\/span>Alicia Mendez, PhD, Research Assistant Professor (Symposium Organizer)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 13<\/b><\/h5>\n

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors & Patient Advisory Boards: An Exploratory Study for Multilevel Interpersonal Communication<\/span><\/a>
Symposium (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Independence BR B, ML 4)
<\/span>Barbara Jones, PhD, Dean<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Prevalence and Disparities in Injection Drug Use-Related Infections in New Jersey<\/span><\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>Peter Treitler, PhD, Assistant Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Experiences of Discrimination, Impact of Bicultural Identity Integration and Mental Distress Among Indian American Youth: A Mixed Methods Study<\/span><\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)<\/span>
*Rachel John, PhD (SSW’22)
Melanie Morris, MSSW, Doctoral Student<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Co-Creating a Life Story Work Intervention with Transition Age Youth in Foster Care<\/span><\/a>
Innovation Incubator Session (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Liberty Ballroom P, ML4)
<\/span>*Mary Collins, AM, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Fully Online Group Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (GCBT-W) for Hoarding Disorder in Naturalistic Community Settings
<\/span><\/a>Oral Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Liberty Ballroom K, ML 4)
<\/span>*Jordana Muroff, PhD, Associate Professor
<\/span><\/i>Suzanne Otte, MSW, Lecturer
<\/span><\/i>Benjamin Levine, MSW, MA (SSW\u201923, SPH\u201924)
<\/span><\/i>Sydney Smith, MSW (SSW\u201923)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Deaths of Despair Among US Young Adults: Risk Factors Associated with Suicidal Behaviors between 2015-2019
<\/span><\/a>E-Poster Presentation (8:00\u20139:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>*Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Perception of Fatherhood and Parenting Experience Among Korean Immigrant Fathers<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Mint, ML 4)
<\/span>Yoonsook Ha, PhD, MSSW, Associate Professor
<\/span><\/i>Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Child Care Coercion As Intimate Partner Violence<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM, Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>*Juliann Nicholson, PhD (SSW\u201923), Postdoctoral Associate
<\/span><\/i>Yoonsook Ha, PhD, MSSW, Associate Professor
<\/span><\/i>Ellen DeVoe, PhD, LICSW, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Association between Perceived Discrimination and Body Mass Index Among Asian Women<\/span><\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM, Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
<\/span>*Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Intent to Apply for Post-Secondary Education Among Young Adults with Foster Care Experience: A Focus on Vocational Education<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM, Liberty Ballroom K, ML 4)
<\/span>*Mary Collins, AM, PhD, Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Exploring the Causal Effects of Food Insecurity on Oral Health Outcomes of Adults in the United States<\/span><\/a>
<\/span>Symposium (4:00\u20135:30 PM; Marquis BR Salon 13, ML 2)
<\/span>*Melanie Morris, MSSW, Doctoral Student (Symposium Organizer)
<\/span><\/i>Daniel P. Miller, PhD, Associate Professor
<\/span><\/i>Thomas Byrne, PhD, Assistant Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Fatherhood Beyond Residence: Policies and Practices for Promoting Non-Resident Father Involvement and Child and Family Well-Being<\/a>
Symposium (4:00\u20135:30 PM; Independence BR F, ML 4)
Daniel P. Miller, PhD, Associate Professor (Discussant)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Psychometric Properties of the Modified Parenting Attitudes Measure Among African American Adolescents in Public<\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (4:00 AM-5:30 PM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
Yibin Yang, MSW, Doctoral Student<\/em><\/p>\n

Value of Social Work Interventions in Healthcare: Current Research and Future Directions<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (5:30\u20137:00 PM; Monument, ML 4)
<\/span>Barbara Jones, PhD, Dean<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 14<\/b><\/h5>\n

Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Community-Based and Participatory Approaches with Refugees with Disabilities: A Scoping Review<\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (8:00 AM-9:30 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
Yibin Yang, MSW, Doctoral Student<\/em>
<\/a><\/p>\n

Decentralizing Knowledge and Democratizing Cancer Supportive Care: Young Adult Cancer Survivors\u2019 Experiences in Cancer-Related Social Media Activities<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Independence BR H, ML 4)
<\/span>Barbara Jones, PhD, Dean<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

State Policies, SNAP Participation, and Household Food Insecurity<\/a>
Symposium (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Independence BR B, ML 4)
*Daniel P. Miller, PhD, Associate Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of a School-Based SEL Intervention in Rural China<\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (9:45\u201311:15 AM; Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
Yibin Yang, MSW, Doctoral Student<\/em><\/p>\n

Weathering the Storm: Exploring the Use of the Strong Black Woman Role in the Coping Strategies of Black Women Survivors of Hurricane Katrina<\/span><\/a>
Oral Presentation (11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Monument, ML 4)
<\/span>Alicia Mendez, PhD, Research Assistant Professor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Family Engagement in Early Intervention Services: Exploration of Family Experiences and Outcomes<\/a>
E-Poster Presentation (11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)
*Astraea Augsberger, PhD, Associate Professor
<\/i>Benjamin Levine, MSW, MA (SSW\u201923, SPH\u201924)
Sylvie Tuchman, MSW (SSW’23)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding Perceptions of Neighborhood Change in Detroit, Michigan: A Qualitative and Archival Examination<\/a>
\nE-Poster Presentation (11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2)<\/span><\/span>
Adrianna Spindle-Jackson, LMSW<\/em><\/span>, Doctoral Candidate<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/b> Noted as presenting author<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Questions, corrections or requests? Please email bussw@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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