Child Sex Trafficking Victim Experiences Differ Greatly by Gender
A study by a researcher in ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is the first to test for gender differences in risk factors and experiences of youth incarcerated for childhood prostitution.
¼ø»Æʦapp's Mara Schiff, Ph.D., to Receive Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Mara Schiff, Ph.D., an associate professor in ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, will receive the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award (academic year 2023-24).
Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow
Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.
Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use
¼ø»Æʦapp physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.
New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
¼ø»Æʦapp and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.
Impacts of Incarceration on African American Fathers and Their Sons
A new study by researchers from ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice illustrates how incarceration is a destructive force in the African American community, especially for fathers.
Hate Crime Legislation Vague and Inconsistent Among 50 U.S. States
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers analyzed 271 statutes from all 50 U.S. states and found that every state legislates hate crimes differently, resulting in differential justice in these cases.
Pandemic Escalated Teen Cyberbullying - Asian Americans Targeted Most
Until now, no research has explored cyberbullying trends among youth in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially whether Asian American youth were disproportionately targeted.
Becoming Sober - A 'Voice' for Mothers Within the Child Welfare System
Pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders often are voiceless. A study captured their lived experiences navigating the child welfare system and recovery services using documentary photography.
Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts
A study is the first to demonstrate an association between digital self-harm (online posting, sending or sharing of hurtful content about oneself anonymously) and suicidality in youth.