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
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
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
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
Emily Putnam-Hornstein
Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Putnam-Hornstein’s research focuses on the application of epidemiological methods to improve the surveillance of child abuse and neglect
Child Abuse/Maltreatment Epidemiology Social Work Education Social Work Child Welfare
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
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
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
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
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
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
Matt Quade, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management · Baylor University
Dr. Quade’s research focuses on behavioral ethics in the workplace, both ethical and unethical behavior, as well as ethical leadership.
Workplace Ostracism Abusive Supervision Ethical Behavior Comparisions Business Ethics Data Analysis
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
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
Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.
Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist · Advocates For Justice, Inc.
Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"
Child Advocacy Parenting Raising Teens Fatherlessness Family Law
Rosamaria Alamo
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ms. Alamo specializes in social work with children, youth and families and integrated behavioral health.
Integrated Behavioral Health Establishing Collaborations/Partnership between Social Work and Law Enforcement Child Abuse and Neglect Crisis Intervention Social Work
Gary Anderson
Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
Expert in Child Abuse and Foster Care
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
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