Society for Social Work and Research 21st Annual Conference - Ensure Healthy Development for all Youth: Symposia

Thursday, January 12, 2017

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1:30 PM-3:00 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development

[Symposia] Genetic, Personality, Parenting and Environmental Factors That Shape Healthy Development in Youth (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Cristina Bares, PhD

Gender

[Symposia] Beyond Birth Control and Abortion: Reproductive Justice, Emerging Adulthood, and Social Work Research (Balconies N)
Symposium Organizer: Anu Manchikanti Gomez, PhD

Health

[Symposia] Mechanisms of Mindfulness and Their Applications to Social Work Practice (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Eric L. Garland, PhD, LCSW
Discussant: Matthew O. Howard, PHD

Research on Social Work Education

[Symposia] Effectively Preparing Social Work Students for Integrated Behavioral Health Practice with Youth: Evaluation Methods and Results from Three Programs (Balconies M)
Symposium Organizer: Carrie W. Rishel, PhD

3:15 PM-4:45 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development

[Symposia] Substance Use Among Adolescents in Low Income Rural Communities (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Roderick A. Rose, PhD

Child Welfare

[Symposia] Preventive Interventions for Child Welfare-Involved Children and Youth Across Developmental Periods (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Amy M. Salazar, MSW, PhD

Health

[Symposia] Applying Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Scores to the Study and Promotion of Healthy Development for Children and Youth (Balconies N)
Symposium Organizer: Julie McCrae, PhD

Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy

[Symposia] Responding to Youth Homelessness: Integrated Knowledge Development to Inform Policy and Services (Balconies M)
Symposium Organizer: Heather Larkin, PhD
Discussant: Katharine Briar-Lawson, PhD

Friday, January 13, 2017

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8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Adolescent and Youth Development

[Symposia] Attending to Place and Spatiality in the Healthy Development of Vulnerable Youth (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: JoAnn S. Lee, PhD

Adolescent and Youth Development

[Symposia] Developmental Approaches to Understanding, Preventing, and Intervening in Behavioral Health Disparities Among Early Adolescents (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Kevin Tan, PhD
Discussant: Mark W. Fraser, PhD

Adolescent and Youth Development

[Symposia] Systematic Reviews on Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Youth: Synthesizing Evidence to Inform Practice (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: Brandy R. Maynard, PhD

Communities and Neighborhoods

[Symposia] Ensuring the Healthy Development of Youth in Homewood through a Partnership in Community-Based Participatory Research (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Marcus Poindexter, MSW

Gender

[Symposia] Mental Health Mechanisms Linking Fathers to Child Outcomes (La Galeries 3)
Symposium Organizer: Kevin Shafer, PhD

Gender

[Symposia] Parenting Together: Fathering in the Context of Family (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Jennifer L. Bellamy, PhD
Discussant: Pajarita Charles, PhD

Work, Family, and Family Policy

[Symposia] Evidence-Based Practices Targeting Vocational Readiness and Outcomes for Emerging Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Matthew J. Smith, PhD
Discussant: John Comegys, MA, CRC

9:45 AM-11:15 AM

Adolescent and Youth Development

[Symposia] Individual-, Family-, and Community-Level Pathways to Adolescent Substance Use (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: Susan Yoon, MSW

Child Welfare

[Symposia] Examining the Relationship Among Juvenile Dependency Court Processes, Decision-Making, and Child-Welfare Outcomes (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Britany Orlebeke, MPP
Discussant: Clark M. Peters, PhD, JD, MSW

Child Welfare

[Symposia] Multimethod Evaluation: Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Program (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: James A. Hall, PhD, LCSW
Discussant: Barbara Pierce, PhD

Gender

[Symposia] Paternal Self-Efficacy and Father Involvement (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Mark H. Trahan, PhD
Discussant: Marquitta Dorsey, MSW

Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families

[Symposia] Coming out in Camouflage: Strength, Resilience, Race, and Clinical Practice with LGBT Military and Veterans (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Maria Heliana Ramirez, MSW
Discussant: Paul Sterzing, PhD

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

[Symposia] Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth and Intermediary Institutions: Processes of Migration and Integration (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Benjamin Roth, PhD

1:45 PM-3:15 PM

Communities and Neighborhoods

[Symposia] Conducting Community-Based Health Disparity Research Among Diverse Latino Immigrant Populations (La Galeries 3)
Symposium Organizer: Nicole M. Fava, PhD

Crime and Criminal Justice

[Symposia] Innovative Strategies for Crime Reduction and Neighborhood Revitalization: A Community-Research Partnership (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: David W. Springer, PhD
Discussant: Michael Lauderdale, PhD

Gender

[Symposia] Preparation for Experiences of Problems in Pregnancy: Research Findings with Practice Implications (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Judith McCoyd, PhD

Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy

[Symposia] Exploring Financial Inclusion�s Role in Family Financial and Overall Well-Being (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Julie Birkenmaier, PhD

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

[Symposia] Contemporary Heterosexism and Cisgenderism Among Lgbtq Adolescents and Youth: Nature, Consequences, and Protective Factors (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Michael R. Woodford, PhD

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

[Symposia] Physical, Mental, and Sexual Health Among Transgender Adults: Domestic and Global Implications for Research and Practice (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Augustus Klein, MSW

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

[Symposia] Sexual Health of Young Gay and Bisexual Men: The Role of Geosocial Networking Apps (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: David J. Brennan, PhD

3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Child Welfare

119

[Symposia] Natural Mentorship for Foster Care Youth: Prevalence, Impact, and Programmatic Support (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Grace Gowdy, MSW

Child Welfare

120

[Symposia] Using Research Evidence to Improve Outcomes for Young People in the Child Welfare System (La Galeries 3)
Symposium Organizer: Fred H. Wulczyn, PhD
Discussant: John Landsverk, PhD

Communities and Neighborhoods

121

[Symposia] Youth-Led Efforts to Promote Community Health and Development (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Linda Sprague Martinez, PhD
Discussant: Melvin Delgado, PhD

Crime and Criminal Justice

122

[Symposia] Examining Treatment Needs of Youth Involved in the Juvenile Court: Implications for Effective Trauma-Informed Practice (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: B. K. Elizabeth Kim, PhD
Discussant: Paula S. Nurius, PhD

Mental Health

123

[Symposia] Integrating Evidence-Informed Mental Health Interventions into Social Service Systems: Lessons Learned from the National Evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Dionne Barnes-Proby, DPA
Discussant: Dionne Barnes-Proby, DPA

Research Design and Measurement

124

[Symposia] The Implementation of Community-Based Participatory Research with Burmese and Bhutanese Refugees: Considering Fidelity and Flexibility (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Wooksoo Kim, PhD

5:15 PM-6:45 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development

144

[Symposia] Internet-Based Technologies and Youth Development (La Galeries 3)
Symposium Organizer: Robert D. Eschmann, MSW

Aging Services and Gerontology

145

[Symposia] Community Based Participatory Research with Diverse Urban Older Adults in East Harlem (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Caroline Rosenthal Gelman, PhD
Discussant: Halaevalu F.O. Vakalahi, PhD

Child Welfare

146

[Symposia] Findings from the California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH): Outcomes at Age 19 (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Mark E. Courtney, PhD

Disability

147

[Symposia] Healthy Development: Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Disabilities (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: Shirley L. Porterfield, PhD

Organizations & Management

148

[Symposia] Implementing with Science: Integrating Research and Practice to Develop Trauma-Informed, Data-Driven Child Welfare Systems (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Becci A. Akin, PhD

Research Design and Measurement

149

[Symposia] Methodological Advances in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: An Update on Research Synthesis Methods (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Cynthia Franklin, PhD

Saturday, January 14, 2017

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8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Adolescent and Youth Development

171

[Symposia] Transfer, Transition, and Passing on: Exploring the Development of Youth and Adults through Intergenerational Relationships (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: Lauren E. Gulbas, PhD

Child Welfare

172

[Symposia] Advocacy & Leadership in Foster Care: An Exploration of Foster Youth Advisory Boards in Three States (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Judy Havlicek, PhD
Discussant: Michele Munson, PhD

Crime and Criminal Justice

173

[Symposia] Complexities of Mental Health Factors Among Criminal Justice Involved Individuals (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Sophia P. Sarantakos, MSW
Discussant: Matthew Epperson, PhD

Gender

174

[Symposia] Engaging Fathers in Services: Testing Strategies and Addressing Barriers (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Aaron Banman, MSW
Discussant: Jennifer A. Shadik, PhD, LCSW

Health

175

[Symposia] Understanding Health Care Reform: Social Work Research on Integrated Health (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Victoria Stanhope, PhD

Social Work Practice

176

[Symposia] Healthy from the Very Beginning: Integrating Behavioral Health and Wellness within Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Programs to Ensure Healthy Youth Development (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Sarah Kye Price, PhD
Discussant: Jon Korfmacher, PhD

9:45 AM-11:15 AM

Aging Services and Gerontology

197

[Symposia] Enhancing Communication in End of Life Care with Individuals, Caregivers and Interdisciplinary Teams (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: Karra Bikson, PhD

Communities and Neighborhoods

198

[Symposia] The Role of Social Work in Advancing Equitable Development (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Amie Thurber, MSW

Gender

199

[Symposia] Body Image and Health Across the Lifespan (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Virginia Ramseyer Winter, PhD
Discussant: Janet M. Liechty, PhD, MSW

Gender

200

[Symposia] Enhancing Services to Meet the Needs of Men Around the Period of Their Child�s Birth (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Tova Walsh, PhD

Mental Health

201

[Symposia] Interventions for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Michele Munson, PhD
Discussant: J. Curtis McMillen, PhD

Organizations & Management

202

[Symposia] Leadership and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health Organizations (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Erick Guerrero, PhD

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development

227

[Symposia] Achieving Growth in Strengths to Ensure the Healthy Development of All Youth (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: B. K. Elizabeth Kim, PhD
Discussant: Kimberly A. Bender, PhD

Aging Services and Gerontology

228

[Symposia] Engagement in Paid and Unpaid Work in Later Life: From Conceptualization to Intervention and the Role of Social Work (La Galeries 4)
Symposium Organizer: Christina J. Matz-Costa, PhD
Discussant: James Lubben, PhD

Child Welfare

229

[Symposia] Engagement and Retention in Home Visitation Programs: Lessons Learned from Three RCT Intervention Studies with Families at Risk for Child Welfare Involvement (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Allison E. Dunnigan, MSW
Discussant: Melissa Jonson-Reid, PhD

Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy

230

[Symposia] Raising the Wage: Employment, Income, and Social Justice Implications of Minimum Wage Increases (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Jennifer C. Greenfield, PhD

Mental Health

231

[Symposia] From Onset to Early Intervention Services: Social Work Research on First-Episode Psychosis (La Galeries 5)
Symposium Organizer: Leopoldo J. Cabassa, PhD
Discussant: Lisa B. Dixon, MD, MPH

Research Design and Measurement

232

[Symposia] Cutting Edge Analytical Tools: Why Should I Use R and How Do I Get Started? (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Wendy Zeitlin, PhD
Discussant: Brian Perron, PhD

Sunday, January 15, 2017

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8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

254

[Symposia] Understanding Risk & Protective Factors to Promote the Wellbeing of Asian & Latino Youth (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: David Becerra, PhD

School Social Work

255

[Symposia] Social-Emotional Learning Program Adaptation: Prevalence, Nature, and Rationale to Ensure Healthy Development for All Youth (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Valerie Shapiro, PhD
Discussant: Todd I. Herrenkohl, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors

256

[Symposia] Emerging Adults and Substance Use (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Doug Smith, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors

257

[Symposia] Increasing Accessibility and Effectiveness in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women (Preservation Hall Studio 3)
Symposium Organizer: Jeanne C. Marsh, PhD

Violence against Women and Children

258

[Symposia] Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Survivor-Centered Services (Balconies M)
Symposium Organizer: Annelise Mennicke, PhD
Discussant: Mary Ann Priester, MSW

Violence against Women and Children

259

[Symposia] Understanding the Needs of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Victims in the U.S.: Characteristics, Consequences, and Help-Seeking Experiences (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Lisa Fedina, MSW
Discussant: Celia Williamson, PhD

9:45 AM-11:15 AM

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

280

[Symposia] Family Migration in an Era of Border Security and Criminalization (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Rupaleem Bhuyan, PhD

Social Work Practice

281

[Symposia] Ensuring Healthy Youth Development through Strengths-Based Assessment: Measurement Tools for Evidence-Informed Practice (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Valerie B. Shapiro, PhD
Discussant: Eric J. Bruns, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors

282

[Symposia] Increasing the Reach of Addiction Treatment Beyond Traditional Treatment Settings (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Joseph E. Glass, PhD
Discussant: Allen Zweben, PhD

Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors

283

[Symposia] Substance Use Prevalence and Trajectories Among Diverse Populations: Using Innovation and Social and Geographic Environments for Risk and Harm Reduction (Balconies M)
Symposium Organizer: Avelardo Valdez, PhD
Discussant: Avelardo Valdez, PhD

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Adolescent and Youth Development

303

[Symposia] Challenging Misdiagnoses and Scapegoats: Systems-, Strengths-, and Rights-Based Views of Youth Development (Balconies J)
Symposium Organizer: Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, PhD

Mental Health

304

[Symposia] Longitudinal Evaluation of Risk and Protective Factors in at-Risk Youth and Adolescent Development (Balconies I)
Symposium Organizer: Sonia Minnes, PhD
Discussant: Jeffrey Jenson, PhD

Work, Family, and Family Policy

305

[Symposia] Implications of Workplace Flexibility and Child Care Stability for Families with Young Children (Balconies K)
Symposium Organizer: Alejandra Ros Pilarz, PhD
Discussant: Linda Houser, PhD

Work, Family, and Family Policy

306

[Symposia] Perspectives on Child Support Policy in the US and Abroad (Balconies L)
Symposium Organizer: Laurel C. Sariscsany, MSW
Discussant: Linda Mellgren, MPA