School of Social Work faculty are engaged in the development, dissemination, and application of knowledge for clinical practice, service delivery, and policy development. Our research has contemporary relevance to advance the mission of the school and the social work profession, and to local, national, and international issues.
| Research area | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Mental health needs of vulnerable populations | Kelli Canada |
| Information systems in human service organizations | Dale Fitch |
| Gerontology — aging in place | Erin Robinson |
| Gerontology — care transitions and discharge planning | Kelli Canada |
| Homelessness | Hsun-Ta Hsu |
| Adolescent transition to adulthood (focus on individuals in state care) | Clark Peters |
| Body image and health | Virginia Ramseyer Winter |
| School-based interventions | Andy Frey Aaron Thompson |
| Interpersonal violence | Sarah Myers Tlapek Kathleen Preble |
| Religiousness, spirituality, theory of knowledge | Dong Pil Yoon |
| Health risk behaviors | Mansoo Yu |
| Criminal and juvenile justice | Kelli Canada Clark Peters |
| Addressing the needs of justice-involved early adults | Ashley Givens |
Center for Body Image Research and Policy
Interdisciplinary center built around the goal to improve body image, health and wellness
Center for Children and Families Across Cultures
Scholars studying children and families of diverse backgrounds
Center for Criminal and Juvenile Justice Priorities
Research and education to improve our justice system
Missouri Prevention Science Institute
Community members and researchers helping schools and families