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Aging studies researchers receive $1.8M to educate dementia care providers on palliative care

Faculty in the School of Aging Studies have been awarded $1.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH): National Institute on Aging.

October 30, 2024School of Aging Studies

Gabriela Salazar and Yanerys Leon

ABA student receives award at FABA Conference

Gabriela Salazar was honored with the Jose Martinez-Diaz Memorial Award at the 44th Annual Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) Conference.

October 25, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

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Criminology faculty member reflects on journey working in higher education

Colby Valentine recently was a recent guest on The Criminology Academy podcast.

October 25, 2024College News, Criminology

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Social work assistant professor of instruction to serve as chair of Faculty Council on Student Admissions

The council advises on matters pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of policies, principles, and regulations affecting the selection and admission of undergraduate students.

October 7, 2024College News, School of Social Work

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CFS researchers awarded $9.9M to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH at USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 23, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

Cary Hopkins Eyles and Charlie Minn

Documentary filmmaker speaks to criminology class about drug use in America

Charlie Minn, a "victim-driven" documentary filmmaker, spoke to students in the Drugs and Crime class at USF.

September 23, 2024College News, Criminology

Kaylee Eckelman, C. Jordan Howell, PhD, and Katelyn Smith sit at a table

Criminology faculty and student share research in Romania

The team traveled to Bucharest, Romania, to share their research at the European Society of Criminology Conference.

September 23, 2024College News, Criminology

Kerry Littlewood and Larry Cooper

KIN-TECH™ Kinship Navigator program earns high rating by Prevention Services Clearinghouse

The Kinship Navigator program is implemented by the Children's Home Network and School of Social Work faculty.

September 23, 2024College News, School of Social Work

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FMHI leadership discusses children's mental health initiative with Rep. David Silvers

The group met to discuss the work of the Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) related to HB 945, the Children’s Mental Health bill.

September 20, 2024College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

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MFT students win second place in AAMFT Student Ethics Competition

Two USF students placed second in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) annual Student Ethics Competition.

September 20, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

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Executive director selected to lead Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce

Courtney L. Whitt, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and leader in providing integrated primary care within traditionally underserved populations.

September 18, 2024College News

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MHLP visiting research scholar publishes analysis on local homelessness data

Freeman Gerhardt, PhD, prepared a report on the 2024 Pinellas County Point in Time Count.

September 16, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.