Students, faculty, and alumni of the 色色研究所 (USF) School of Social Work presented at the conference, held from May 28-30 in New Orleans, LA.
Kevin Edward Antwi, MPA, MSW, presented his research, "In Search of Protective Factors Against Gun-Carrying for Black Male Youth in Large Urban Settings: A Longitudinal Data Analysis." As a doctoral student, Antwi plans to focus his research on minority populations who face challenges in accessing health care and treatment for substance misuse.
Britani Holland, PhD, MSW, LCSW, a recent graduate of the USF School of Social Work doctoral program, presented "Assessing and Addressing Risk Factors for Mass Shootings: A Forensic Social Worker鈥檚 Guide to Prevention and Intervention" with Sondra Fogel, PhD, LCSW, program chair and associate professor in the USF School of Social Work. Fogel also presented "Linkage to HIV Care After Incarceration: Barriers and Solutions."
Dasha Rhodes presents at the National Organization of Forensic Social Work conference.
Dasha Rhodes, PhD, LMSW, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, whose research explores the role of social workers and mental health professionals in policing, conducted a session titled Enhancing Crisis Response: Training Social Work First Responders with Taylor Reichelderfer, a recent graduate of the USF Bachelor of Social Work program and undergraduate research assistant.
Emily "Rose" Stevenson presents at the National Organization of Forensic Social Work conference.
Emily "Rose" Stevenson, MSW, RCSWI, presented her research, "Is Our Fear Fueling Risk? How Policies and Practices Contribute to Unsuccessful Sex Offender Reintegration." A social work doctoral student at USF, Stevenson's research interests include interventions for inappropriate or abusive sexual behaviors, sex offender reintegration, and artificial intelligence in psychotherapy practice.
The conference supports the professional development of its members by establishing forensic standards and best practices, producing interdisciplinary educational materials, and advocating for court-involved children, youth, adults, and families.