Symposia

Thursday, January 15, 2015

1:30 PM-3:15 PM

Aging Services and Gerontology


2
[Symposia]
Promising Interventions to Promote Safe Aging in Place for Diverse Populations and Communities (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Amanda Lehning, PhD

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration


3
[Symposia]
Discrimination & Stigma: Antecedents & Impacts on Diverse Populations in the U.S (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: David Becerra, PhD

Research Design and Measurement


4
[Symposia]
Developing and Applying Measures of Social and Emotional Supports in School Settings (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jenna N. Tucker, MSW

Social Work Practice


5
[Symposia]
Advancing Critical Dialogue on Resilience Concepts and Practice (Balconies L, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jennifer McCleary, PhD
Discussant: Charles R. Figley, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors


6
[Symposia]
Clinical Social Work and Gambling Addiction (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Alyssa Wilson, PhD

3:30 PM-5:15 PM

International Social Work and Global Issues


26
[Symposia]
International Comparisons of Child Wellbeing: Social Determinant and Social Policy Contexts (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Melissa L. Martinson, PhD
Discussant: Lawrence M. Berger, PhD

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration


27
[Symposia]
The Nature and Impact of Microaggression on Adolescents and Adults: Findings from Three Empirical Investigations (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Shandra Forrest-Bank, PhD

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity


28
[Symposia]
Sexual and HIV Stigma and Global Health: Promoting Resistance and Survival Among Sexually and Gender Diverse Youth (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Peter A. Newman, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors


29
[Symposia]
Ecodevelopmental Perspectives on Substance Use Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: David Cordova, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors


30
[Symposia]
Personalized Feedback Interventions for Individuals with Substance-Related Problems (Balconies L, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Douglas C. Smith, PhD

Friday, January 16, 2015

8:00 AM-9:45 AM

Adolescent and Youth Development

Child Welfare


52
[Symposia]
Mixed Methods Evaluation: Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Program (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: James A. Hall, PhD
Discussant: Barbara Pierce, PhD

Health and Disability


53
[Symposia]
Social Work Interventions in Health & Aging: Evidence for Effectiveness (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Victoria Rizzo, PhD

Organizations, Management, and Communities


54
[Symposia]
Longitudinal Analyses of Community-Level Interventions: Examining Impact on Residents, Coalition Members, and Youth over Time (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Valerie B. Shapiro, PhD
Discussant: Claudia Coulton, PhD

Poverty and Social Policy


55
[Symposia]
Understanding the Impact of Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs (Balconies L, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Daniel P. Miller, PhD

10:00 AM-11:45 AM

Adolescent and Youth Development


74
[Symposia]
Innovations in Social Work Research and Practice with Youth: The Power of Social Media and Technology (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Desmond U. Patton, PhD
Discussant: Katie Richards-Schuster, PhD

Child Welfare


75
[Symposia]
Financial Resources of Vulnerable Children and Families (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jennifer L. Romich, PhD
Discussant: Judy Havlicek, PhD

Child Welfare


76
[Symposia]
Translational Research in Child Welfare (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Joshua P. Mersky, PhD

Research Design and Measurement


77
[Symposia]
Urban Ethnography in Action: Methods and Findings to Inform Social Work Research (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Deborah K. Padgett, PhD
Discussant: Karen Staller, PhD

Social Work Practice

2:30 PM-4:15 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development


99
[Symposia]
Innovative Methods for Measuring and Assessing Youth Empowerment and Civic Engagement in Social Work (La Galeries 5, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Katie Richards-Schuster, PhD
Discussants: Adriana Aldana, MS, MSW and Suzanne Pritzker, PhD

Adolescent and Youth Development


100
[Symposia]
Preventing Bullying and Victimization in Children and Youth: Findings from Randomized School-Based Intervention Trials (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jeffrey M. Jenson, PhD

Aging Services and Gerontology


101
[Symposia]
The Doors of the Church Are Open: Contextualizing Black Churches As a Place and Space for Mental Health and Longevity Among African Americans (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Tracy C. Wharton, PhD, LCSW
Discussant: Daphne C. Watkins, PhD

Child Welfare


102
[Symposia]
Improving Child Well-Being: Interagency Collaboration Between Child Welfare and Specialized Behavioral, Mental, and Physcial Health Services Providers (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Amy He, LCSW
Discussant: John Landsverk, PhD

Poverty and Social Policy


103
[Symposia]
Financial Capability and Asset Building: Preparation for Practice (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Julie Birkenmaier, PhD

4:30 PM-6:15 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development


123
[Symposia]
Preventing Problem Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: Efficacy of School, Family, and Community Interventions (La Galeries 5, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jeffrey M. Jenson, PhD

Aging Services and Gerontology


124
[Symposia]
The Productive Engagement of Older Adults As Volunteers: Meeting Agencies’ Needs While Promoting Health in Later Life (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration


125
[Symposia]
Seeking Longevity for Refugees in Resettlement: Challenges and Protective Factors (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Hyojin Im, PhD

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration


126
[Symposia]
The Social and Behavioral Importance of African American Fathers: Enhancing the Prosperity of Vulnerable Youth and Families (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Waldo E. Johnson, PhD

Work, Family, and Family Policy


127
[Symposia]
Improving the Conditions of Low-Wage and at-Risk Employment: Identifying the Problems and Their Solutions (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Anna Haley-Lock, PhD
Discussant: Anna Haley-Lock, PhD

Saturday, January 17, 2015

8:00 AM-9:45 AM

Child Welfare


145
[Symposia]
Early Findings from the California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH) (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Mark E. Courtney, PhD

Gender


146
[Symposia]
Parenting in Context: Fathering and Mothering in Diverse Families (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jennifer L. Bellamy, PhD
Discussant: Aaron Banman, MSW

Mental Health


147
[Symposia]
Vulnerable Populations Transitioning to Adulthood: Examining Pathways to Adverse Outcomes (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Sarah Narendorf, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors


148
[Symposia]
Integrated Services in Substance Abuse Treatment: Implications for Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Jeanne C. Marsh, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors


149
[Symposia]
The Roles of Genes and Environment in Social Work and Addiction (Balconies L, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Karen G. Chartier, PhD, MSW
Discussant: Margaret M. Murray, PhD, MSW

10:00 AM-11:45 AM

Aging Services and Gerontology


169
[Symposia]
Understanding Elder Abuse Risk and Prevention (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: David P.R. Burnes, PhD, MSW

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration


170
[Symposia]
The “Immigrant Paradox”: Links Between Nativity and Wellbeing in the United States (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Michael G. Vaughn, PhD

Research Design and Measurement


171
[Symposia]
Promoting Effective Policies and Practices: The Untapped Potential of Systematic Reviews in Social Work Research (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Matthew O. Howard, PHD
Discussant: Jeffrey M. Jenson, PhD

Violence Against Women and Children


172
[Symposia]
Identifying Gaps and Future Directions in Human Trafficking Research (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Celia Williamson, PhD

Work, Family, and Family Policy


173
[Symposia]
Policy Supports for Low-Income Families with Young Children: Implications for Parents’ Employment and Family Wellbeing (Balconies L, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Alexandra B. Stanczyk, AM
Discussant: Susan J. Lambert, PhD

2:30 PM-4:15 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development


195
[Symposia]
Interventions for Homeless Young Adults: Outcomes and Implications (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Sanna Thompson, PhD

Organizations, Management, and Communities


196
[Symposia]
Leadership for Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Michàlle E. Mor Barak, PhD

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity


197
[Symposia]
Fostering Health and Wellbeing Among Lgbtq People: Moving Beyond Interpersonal Discrimination in Minority Stress Theory Research (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Michael R. Woodford, PhD

Violence Against Women and Children


198
[Symposia]
Implementing and Evaluating an Economic Empowerment Program for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Gretchen L. Hoge, MSW

Work, Family, and Family Policy


199
[Symposia]
Supporting the Child Care Needs of Low-Income and Immigrant Families: Program Stability, Care Arrangements, and Child Outcomes (Balconies L, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Alejandra R. Pilarz, MA
Discussant: Marci Ybarra, PhD

Sunday, January 18, 2015

8:00 AM-9:45 AM

Crime and Criminal Justice


219
[Symposia]
Intervention Research with Community Supervision Populations: Opportunities for Impact in the Criminal Justice System (La Galeries 5, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Matthew Epperson, PhD
Discussant: Matthew Epperson, PhD

International Social Work and Global Issues


220
[Symposia]
The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Social Service Needs of the Vulnerable Populations in China (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Julian Chow, PhD
Discussant: Qingwen Xu, PhD

Organizations, Management, and Communities


221
[Symposia]
Social Entrepreneurship: Advancing the Research Agenda (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Andrew J. Germak, MBA, MSW

Research Design and Measurement


222
[Symposia]
Exploring the Potential of “Big Data” to Integrate and Transform Child-Serving Systems: Research Examples and Practical Strategies for the Future (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Karen M. Kolivoski, PhD, MSW
Discussant: Brett Drake, PhD

Work, Family, and Family Policy


223
[Symposia]
Transforming Work: Merging Evidence and Theory (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Roberta Rehner Iversen, PhD
Discussant: Marcia Meyers, PhD

10:00 AM-11:45 AM

Health and Disability


241
[Symposia]
Advocacy in Healthcare Settings (La Galeries 6, Second Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Bruce S. Jansson, PhD

Poverty and Social Policy


242
[Symposia]
The Needs, Experiences, and Challenges of Older Homeless Adults (Balconies K, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Amanda Amanda, PhD

Research Design and Measurement


243
[Symposia]
Implementing Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care Services (Balconies I, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Elizabeth Siantz, MSW
Discussant: Lawrence A. Palinkas, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors


244
[Symposia]
Mothering with Addictions: Examining the Interplay Among Substance Misuse, Parenting, and Environmental Processes (Balconies J, Fourth Floor)
Symposium Organizer: Ruth Paris, PhD