Dr. Susan Yoon is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Social Work and Director of the THRIVE Research Lab. Her research focuses on promoting resilience and well-being among children who have experienced trauma and maltreatment. She examines pathways to resilient development, the effects of childhood adversity on youth behavioral outcomes, and the role of fathers in supporting resilience among trauma-exposed youth. […]
Dr. Xiafei Wang is an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University’s School of Social Work and a Research Scientist at the Life Path Research Center. Her research examines intergenerational trauma transmission and resilience among trauma-affected individuals and families, with attention to factors such as race, gender, disability, and military experiences. Her work aims to inform culturally responsive program development and evaluation. […]
Dr. Kathryn Showalter is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work whose research examines the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and employment stability. Her work explores how abuse affects survivors in the workplace and informs survivor-centered policies to protect against workplace discrimination related to personal violence. […]
Dr. Katherine Marçal is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University whose research focuses on housing insecurity and homelessness among families with children, maternal and child mental health, and community-based systems. She collaborates with community organizations and policymakers to advance affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families. […]
Rujeko “Rue” Machinga-Asaolu is a certified social worker and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and post-traumatic growth among survivors. With extensive experience in community-based programs, family therapy, and behavioral health, she is committed to advancing social work education, violence prevention, and equitable support for individuals and families. […]
Dr. J. Bart Klika is Chief Research Officer at Prevent Child Abuse America and research faculty at Florida State University’s College of Social Work. His research focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect, including evaluating policies and supports such as paid family leave, childcare assistance, and state child sexual abuse prevention initiatives. […]
Dr. Fei Pei is a tenure-track assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Social Work in Falk College. Her research promotes healthy development among vulnerable children, including maltreated and immigrant children and youth, by examining community disparities, resilience, contextual environments, child development, and family well-being. […]
Dr. Rebecca L. Bosetti is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Kentucky whose research examines childhood maltreatment, trauma, and adolescent delinquency. Her work explores developmental risk factors for offending behaviors and promotes developmentally responsive juvenile justice practices and inclusive sex education as a means of preventing sexual violence. […]
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Yunzi Yu, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker in New York State. She got her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2022 and specialized in the welfare of children and families and research. She currently works at CARES, a non-profit mental health clinic in NY. She provides comprehensive and specialized care for […]