Publications from 2020
Muslim Refugee Women’s Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW and Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW
Publications from 2019
Utilizing the Senior Companion Program as a platform for a culturally informed caregiver intervention: Results from a mixed methods pilot study, Noelle L. Fields PhD, Ling Xu PhD, Virginia E. Richardson, Rupal Parekh, Dorothea Ivey PhD, and Melanie Calhoun
A Grounded Theory Study of Organizational Readiness for Change in Public Child Welfare: Developing a theoretical model., Natallie Gentles-Gibbs PhD, LCSW and Hyejin Kim
“If they misbehaved, we took a stick to discipline them”: Refugee mothers' struggles raising children in the United States, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW and Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
“The Rain Grows Plants, the Thunder Does Not”: Refugee Mothers’ Narratives on Child Abuse and Neglect, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW and Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Perceptions of Police in Neighborhoods Receiving Community-Oriented Policing Services: Community Survey Results from the Restore Rundberg Initiative, Paula Yuma-Guerrero MPH, PhD; Kyle Pitzer MSSW; Yessenia Castro BS, MS, PhD; Reuben Addo MSSA, PhD; Ahmed Whitt PhD; and Davis Springer MSW, PhD
Publications from 2018
Homeless Individuals’ Social Construction of a Park: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective, Reuben Addo PhD
Youth Perceptions of Stress and Coping When Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism: A Photovoice Study, Jennifer M. First PhD, Nancy C. Cheak-Zamora, Michelle Teti DrPH, Anna Maurer-Batjer, and Nathan L. First
Post-traumatic growth 2.5 years after the 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado, Jennifer M. First PhD, Nathan First, Jordan Stevens, Vicky Mieseler, and J. Brian Houston PhD
Student Coping with the Effects of Disaster Media Coverage: A Qualitative Study of School Staff Perceptions, J. Brian Houston, Jennifer M. First PhD, and Laura M. Danforth
Disaster Media Effects: A Systematic Review and Synthesis Based on the Differential Susceptibility to Media Effects Model, J. Brian Houston PhD, Matthew L. Spialek, and Jennifer M. First PhD
Individual perceptions of community resilience following the 2011 Joplin tornado, J. Brian Houston PhD, Matthew L. Spialek, Jennifer M. First PhD, Jordan Stevens, and Nathan L. First
Publications from 2017
Caring for orphans and vulnerable children in institutional care facilities in sub-Saharan Africa: A social development intervention., Reuben Addo PhD
Intimate partner violence and disasters: A framework for empowering women experiencing violence in disaster settings., Jennifer M. First PhD, Nathan L. First, and J. Brian Houston PhD
Resilience and Coping Intervention (RCI): A group intervention to foster college student resilience, Jennifer M. First PhD, Nathan L. First, and J. Brian Houston PhD
Social Work Practice with West Indian Migrant Fathers, Natallie Gentles-Gibbs PhD, LCSW and Lance L. O. Gibbs PhD
The Senior companion program plus: A culturally-tailored psychoeducational training program for senior companions, Dorothea Ivey PhD
Books from 2016
Teaching an online course on Sexual Harassment [Book Chapter], Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
A qualitative study of stress and coping when transitioning to adulthood with autism spectrum disorder, Jennifer M. First PhD, Nancy C. Cheak-Zamora PhD, and Michelle Teti DrPH
Child Protection and Family Empowerment: Competing Rights or Accordant Goals?, Natallie Gentles-Gibbs PhD, LCSW
Leadership Development: A pathway to transformation of the public child welfare system., Natallie Gentles-Gibbs PhD, LCSW
Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and School Outcomes for High School Girls and Boys, James E. Gruber PhD and Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Public Disaster Communication and Child and Family Disaster Mental Health: A review of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, J. Brian Houston PhD, Jennifer M. First PhD, Matthew L. Spialek, Mary E. Sorenson, and Megan Koch
Randomized controlled trial of the resilience and coping intervention (RCI) with undergraduate university students, J. Brian Houston PhD; Jennifer First PhD; Matthew L. Spialek PhD; Mary E. Sorenson MA; Toby Mills-Sandoval LCSW; McKenzie Lockett; Nathan L. First MSW; Pascal Nitiéma MD, MPH; Sandra F. Allen PhD; and Betty Pfefferbaum MD, JD
Universal-Diverse Orientation of Business, Education, and Social Work Students, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW; Flynn Ross EdD; Amarpreet Kohli PhD; and Cheng Peng PhD
Publications from 2015
“Transitions are scary for our kids, and they're scary for us”: Family member and youth perspectives on the challenges of transitioning to adulthood with autism, Nancy C. Cheak-Zamora, Michelle Teti, and Jennifer First PhD
Bullying and Peer Sexual Harassment in Schools [Book Chapter], Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado experience, mental health reactions, and service utilization: Cross-sectional assessments at approximately 6 months and 2.5 years post-event., J. Brian Houston PhD, Matthew L. Spialek PhD, Jordan Stevens, Jennifer M. First PhD, Vicky L. Mieseler, and Betty Pfefferbaum
Sexual Harassment in Education and Work: Current Theories, Research and Best Practices for Prevention, Michele A. Paludi PhD; Jennifer L. Martin PhD; James E. Gruber PhD; and Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Publications from 2014
Not Babysitting: Work Stress and Well-Being for Family Child Care Providers, Paula Gerstenblatt PhD, Monica Faulkner, Ahyoung Lee, Linh Thy Doan, and Dnika Travis
Framing Service Learning in Social Work: An Interdisciplinary Elective Course Embedded within a University–Community Partnership, Paula Gerstenblatt PhD and Dorie J. Gilbert
The centrality of media and communication in fostering community resilience: A framework for assessment and intervention, J. Brian Houston PhD, Matthew L. Spialek PhD, Joy Cox, Molly M. Greenwood, and Jennifer M. First PhD
Unlikely Fame: Poor People Who Made history, David Wagner
Publications from 2013
Collage Portraits as a Method of Analysis in Qualitative Research, Paula Gerstenblatt PhD
Cultivating a thriving childcare workforce: a theory-driven qualitative analysis, Dnika J. Travis, Ahyoung Lee, Paula Gerstenblatt PhD, and Jessica Boston
Publications from 2012
Long-Term HIV/AIDS Survivors: Coping Strategies and Challenges, Pamela Stowers Johansen EdD, LSW and Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW
Books from 2010
Contemporary Field Social Work: Integrating Field and Classroom Experience, Mark Doel, Steven M. Shardlow, and Paul G. Johnson
Bullying and Sexual Harassment of Adolescents [Book Chapter], James E. Gruber PhD and Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Historical and Theoretical Development of Culturally Competent Social Work Practice, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW; Ruth Huber; and Anna C. Faul
Assessing Cultural Competence in Graduating Students, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW; Amarpreet Kohli PhD; Ruth Huber; and Anna C. Faul PhD
Publications from 2009
Youth at work: Adolescent Employment and Sexual Harassment, Susan Fineran and James E. Gruber
Books from 2008
Mental health impact of sexual harassment [Book Chapter], Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW and James E. Gruber PhD
Comparing the Impact of Bullying and Sexual Harassment Victimization on the Mental and Physical Health of Adolescents, James Gruber PhD and Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Publications from 2007
The Impact of Bullying and Sexual Harassment on Health Outcomes of Middle School and High School Girls, James Gruber and Susan Fineran
Empowering Children through Art and Expression : culturally sensitive ways of healing trauma and grief, Bruce St. Thomas and Paul Johnson
Publications from 2006
Review of License to Harass: Law, Hierarchy, and Offensive Public Speech, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Risk Factors for Peer Sexual Harassment in Schools, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW and Rebecca M. Bolen PhD
Publications from 2005
Cross-cultural Differences in Attitudes of Graduating Social Work Students Towards Diversity Issues in India and the United States, Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW and Anna C. Faul
Publications from 2003
Peer Sexual Harassment and Peer Violence Among Adolescents in Johanesburg and Chicago, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW; Larry Bennett PhD; and Terry Sacco MSW
Sharing common ground: Learning about oppression through an experiential game, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW; Rebecca M. Bolen PhD; Mary Urban-Keary; and Libby Zimmerman
Gender socialization and low self-esteem in pre-adolescent girls: Implications for social work practice in the Caribbean, Natallie Gentles-Gibbs PhD, LCSW
Publications from 2002
Adolescents at Work: Gender Issues and Sexual Harassment, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Sexual harassment between same-sex peers: The intersection of mental health, homophobia, and sexual violence in schools, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Review of: The Road Not Taken: A History of Radical Social Work in the United States, David Wagner
Publications from 2001
Sexual minority students and peer sexual harassment in high school, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW
Peer sexual harassment and peer violence: South African children at risk, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW; Larry Bennett PhD; and Terry Sacco MSW
Publications from 1999
Gender and power issues of peer sexual harassment among teenagers, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW and Larry Bennett PhD
Research on violence against women: Creating survivor informed collaborations, Mary E. Gilfus; Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW; Deborah J. Cohan; Susan A. Jensen; Lisa Hartwick; and Robin Spath
Publications from 1998
Sexual and severe physical violence among high school students: Power beliefs, gender and relationship, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW and Larry Bennett PhD
Teen peer sexual harassment: Implications for social work practice in education, Susan Fineran PhD, LICSW and Larry Bennett PhD
