School of Social Work News

Professor Daphne C. Watkins’ current research involves developing and testing an intervention she developed called the Young black men, masculinities, and mental health (or, "YBMen") project. The YBMen project is a five-week, Facebook-based intervention for college-aged black men that addresses the association between hegemonic masculinity and poor mental health."

Almost everyone in the USA has a smartphone and Assistant Professor Shawna Lee wants to turn your smartphone into a way to deliver psychosocial interventions to people who are underserved by social service agencies.  Her first step – a conference bringing scholars and tech experts together to innovate and create.

• Read more about Shawna's conference in the University Record »
• Visit the conference website »

Young adults and teens with cancer face unique challenges, questions and concerns.  Associate Professor Brad Zebrack’s research found that young adult cancer patients benefit when oncology social workers are involved in their care.  His research has received national recognitions for the positive outcomes of his work.

• Learn more about Brad's American Psychosocial Oncology Society award »
• Learn more about Brad's research in the Winter 2014 issue of Ongoing Magazine »

Congratulations to the 2014 Organization of Latino Social Workers award recipients:

Adjunct Professor Laura Sanders - Activist of the Year

Laura shared her award with Melanie Harner, Margaret Harner and Ramiro Martinez the other co-founders of the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition of Immigrant Rights.

Esther Ayers – MSW Student of the Year

Elise Hernandez – PhD Student of the Year

The Organization of Latino Social Workers is committed to improving the overall health and psychological well-being of the Latino population. The organization seeks to promote access to educational and economic opportunities for all Latino social workers.
 

Professor and Associate Dean Jorge Delva was selected as President Elect (2014-2016), in addition to his position as Spanish Language Chair, of the Association of Latina and Latino Social Work Educators.

Associate Professor Leslie Hollingsworth and her student, MSW 2014 graduate Holly Revel-Hough’s manuscript, "The Developmental Progression of Transracial Experiences among South Korean Adoptees: A Review of the Literature" is now available online and will be published in the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment.

Julie (Crouch) Baptiste (MSW'03) is working in California as an LCSW in the emergency department of a local hospital.

Linda Favitta (MSW'05) recently established a private practice. She serves youths, parents, co-parents and couples with special-needs children who are experiencing issues of grief and loss, family dynamics, and self-esteem issues. She also provides clinical supervision to licensed social workers.