Ferol Mennen
Associate Professor of Social Work Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ferol Mennen focuses on child abuse, neglect, and post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as children's mental health services
Mental Health Child Abuse and Neglect Social Work Social Work Education Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dr. Mark S. Lachs
Director · Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care
Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.
Elder Abuse Neglect Adult Protective Services Functional Ability Ethics
Ruth Ann Supranovich
Director Field Education Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ruth Supranovich serves families impacted by child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and exposure to family and community violence
Neglect Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Social Work Education Social Work Social Work with Families
Mark Testa, Ph.D., M.A.
Professor, UNC School of Social Work · UNC at Chapel Hill
Sandra Reeves Spears and John B. Turner Distinguished Professor
Foster Care Adoption Services Poverty Research Children's Aid
Dr. Laura Mosqueda
Chair, Department of Family Medicine · Irvine School of Medicine
Laura Mosqueda, M.D., is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Kerri Raissian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Public Policy · University of Connecticut
Public administration expert, focusing on child and family policy
The impact of early childhood investments on child well-being Role of policy in family violence and contraception subsidies How policy generates family complexity, data collection and decision making in the child protective system
Evangelina Reina
Adjunct Assistant Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Family Therapy Child Abuse and Neglect Child Welfare Social Work Mental Health
Gary Anderson
Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
Expert in Child Abuse and Foster Care
Bridget Freisthler
Professor | College of Social Work · The Ohio State University
Expert in health and social problems based on neighborhood ecologies.
Child Abuse and Neglect Drug and alcohol use (particularly marijuana, opiates, and alcohol) Drug distribution systems GIS Spatial Analysis
Dawn Bray
Adjunct Lecturer · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Licensed School Social Worker in the State of Georgia Department of Education.
Violence and Bullying Adolescent Suicide At-Risk Youth Team-Building Conflict Resolution
Janet Schneiderman
Chair of Nursing Research Associate Professor of Social Work Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Janet U. Schneiderman is an expert in factors influencing medical neglect of children in the child welfare system.
Nursing Weight Changes Among Children in Foster Care Factors Affecting Physical Health Problems Children & Familites Behavioral Health
Maria Aranda
Executive Director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Research interests address interplay between chronic illness, social resources & psychological well-being in low-income minority populations
Aging Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Caregiving Family Caregiving
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik
Researcher & Clinician · National Adult Protective Services Association
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik is a sociologist researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Cynthia Rollo-Carlson
Senior Lecturer of Social Work Virtual Academic Center · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ms. Rollo-Carlson is an expert in diagnosing and assessing mental disorders and substance abuse along with grief, loss and bereavement.
Religion/Spirituality Mental Health Grief, loss and bereavement Human behavior and the social environment Trauma, loss and suicide
Lawrence Palinkas
Frances L. and Albert G. Feldman Endowed Professorship in Social Policy and Health · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Palinkas is an expert in the areas of preventive medicine, cross-cultural medicine and health services research
Disaster Mental Health Systems Juvenile Justice Child Welfare Cross-Cultural Anthropology Preventive Medicine
Myo Thwin Myint, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Training Director, Triple Board (Pediatrics/ Psychiatry/ Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Programs · Tulane University
Dr. Myint is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician who specializes in LGBTQ health, medical education and advocacy.
Family Violence Adolescent Psychiatry Psychiatry LGBTQ Health Medical Education
Prof. Ariela Lowenstein
Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research · University of Haifa
Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving
Carers and Caregiving Intergenerational Family Relations Elder's Quality of Life Gerontological Education Policy Development
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Assistant Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Oxhandler studies how to ethically & effectively assess and discuss clients’ religion/spirituality within health and mental health treatment
Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression) Mentoring and Professional Development
Abbe Finn, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Expert in school shooting prevention and crisis response · Florida Gulf Coast University
Abbe Finn specializes in school violence and workplace violence prevention.
school shooting prevention and intervention Clinical Mental Health Counseling Suicide Prevention Addictions Crisis Response