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 |
| Adolescent transition to adulthood (focus on individuals in state care) | Clark Peters |
| School-based interventions | Andy Frey Aaron Thompson |
| 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 Children and Families Across Cultures
Scholars studying children and families of diverse backgrounds
Collaborative 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
Missouri Prison Transformation Project
Improving the quality of life and well-being of those living in, working in, and recently released from prison