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School of Social Work Research Publications for Trina R. Shanks

  1. McKernan, S., Ratcliffe, C., & Williams Shanks, T. R. (2012). Is poverty incompatible with asset accumulation? In P. N. Jefferson (Ed.), Oxford Handbook on the Economics of Poverty. Oxford University Press.
  2. Williams Shanks, T. R. (2012). Helping low-income families obtain economic security: The value of local partnerships. In E. F. Hoffler & E. Clark (Eds.), Social Work Matters 209-215. Washington, DC: NASW Press.
  3. Okech, D., Little, R. D., & Williams Shanks, T. R. (2011). Early savings for children's higher education: A comparison between savers and non-savers in a Child Development Account program. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(9), 1592-1598.
  4. Allen-Meares, P., Gant, L., Shanks, T., & Hollingsworth, L. (2011). Embedded foundations: Advancing community change and empowerment. Foundation Review, 2(3), 61-78.
  5. Okech, D., Little, T. D. & Williams Shanks, T. R. , & Adams, D. (2010). Parental self-efficacy and joining a savings program for children’s education. Research on Social Work Practice, 21(4), 442-451.
  6. Williams Shanks, T., & Danziger, S. K. (2010). Antipoverty policies and programs for families and children. In J. Jenson & M. Fraser (Eds.) , Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective (2nd ed.). 25-56. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  7. Grinstein-Weiss, M., Williams Shanks, T., Manturuk, K. M., Key, C. C., Paik, J. & Greeson, J. K. P. (2010). Homeownership and parenting practices: Evidence from the Community Advantage Panel. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(5), 774-782.
  8. Cooney, K., & Shanks, T. (2010). New approaches to old problems: Market-based strategies for poverty alleviation. Social Service Review, 29(5), 29-55.
  9. Adams, D., Nam, Y., Williams Shanks, T., Hicks, S., & Robinson, C. (2010). Research on assets for children and youth: Reflections on the past and prospects for the future. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(11), 1617-1621.
  10. Williams Shanks, T., Kim, Y., Loke, V., & Destin, M. (2010). Assets and child well-being in developed countries. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(11), 1488-1496.
  11. Williams Shanks, T. R., Boddie, S. C., & Rice, S. (2010). Family-centered, community-based asset building: A strategic use of individual development accounts. Journal of Community Practice, 18(1), 94-117.
  12. Sherraden, M., & Williams Shanks, T. (2009). The influence of research on policy and practice: Lessons from studies of asset building and low-income families. In A. Stiffman (Ed.), The Field Research Survival Guide. Oxford University Press.
  13. Gant, L. M., Shimshock, K., Allen-Meares, P., Miller, P., Hollingsworth, L., & Shanks, T. (2009). Effects of Photovoice: Civic engagement among older youth in urban communities. Journal of Community Practice, 17(4), 358-376.
  14. Hollingsworth, L. D., Allen-Meares, P., Shanks, T., & Gant, L. M. (2009). Using the miracle question in community engagement and planning. Families in Society, 90(3), 332-335.
  15. Williams Shanks, T. R., & Destin, M. (2009). Parental expectations and educational outcomes for young African American adults: Do household assets matter? Race and Social Problems, 1(1), 27-35.
  16. Beverly, S., Sherraden, M., Zhan, M., Williams Shanks, T., Nam, Y., & Cramer, R. (2008). Determinants of asset building. A Report in the Series Poor Finances: Assests and Low-Income Households. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
  17. Davis, L. E., Wallace, J. M., & Williams Shanks, T. R. (2008). African Americans - Overview. In T. Mizrahi & L. E. Davis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Social Work (20th ed.). Oxford University Press.
  18. Williams, J. H., Davis, L. E., Johnson, S. D., Williams Shanks, T. R., Saunders, J. A., & Nebbitt, V. E. (2007). Substance use and academic performance among African American high school students. Social Work Research, 31(3), 151-161.
  19. Mowbray, C. T., Woolley, M. E., Grogan-Kaylor, A., Gant, L. M., Gilster, M. E., & Williams Shanks, T. R. (2007). Neighborhood research from a spatially oriented strengths perspective. Journal of Community Psychology, 35(5), 667-680.
  20. Williams Shanks, T. R. (2007). The impacts of household wealth on child development. Journal of Poverty, 11(2), 93-116.
  21. Curley, J., Edwards, K., Henson, E., Lee, A., Miller, K., & Shanks, T. R. (2006). Wealth Building in Rural America: Potential in Human Diversity. St. Louis, MO: Center for Social Development, Washington University.
  22. Ratcliffe, C., Chen, H., Williams Shanks, T., Nam, Y., Schreiner, M., & Zhan, M. (2006). Assessing Asset Data On Low-income Households: Current Availability and Options for Improvement. St. Louis, MO: Center for Social Development, Washington University.
  23. Sherraden, M., McBride, A. M., Johnson, E., Hanson, S., Ssewamala, F. M., & Shanks, T. R. (2005). Saving in Low-income Households: Evidence from Interviews with Participants in The American Dream Demonstration (Report). St. Louis, MO: Center for Social Development, Washington University.
  24. Shanks, T. R. W. (2005). The Homestead Act: A major asset-building policy in American history. In M. Sherraden (Ed.), Inclusion in the American Dream: Assets, Poverty, and Public Policy 20-41. New York: Oxford University Press.
  25. Jonson-Reid, M., Davis, L., Saunders, J., Williams, T., & Williams, J. H. (2005). Academic self-efficacy among African American youths: Implications for school social work practices. Children and Schools, 27(1), 5-14.

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