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cover of the 2019-2020 Baker Act Report

Fiscal year 2019-2020 Baker Act Annual Report released

The Baker Act Reporting Center in the Department of Mental Health Law & Policy at USF produces this report annually in collaboration with DCF.

June 24, 2022College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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The Hillsborough HIPPY Parent Involvement Project profiled by Children's Board of Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough HIPPY Parent Involvement Project (HHPIP) recently appeared in the Children's Board of Hillsborough County's "Good News" newsletter.

June 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

Mary Evans and David Shern with Dean Serovich (left)

David Shern and Mary Evans to establish FMHI Human Services Research Fund

The fund will be used to support research in human services related to behavioral health and provide stipends for full- or part-time graduate students.

June 24, 2022College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

Kristin Kosyluk, PhD

MHLP assistant professor talks healthcare provider mental health on USF Health podcast

Kristin Kosyluk, PhD spoke about physician and healthcare provider mental health on USF Health's podcast.

June 21, 2022College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

Lindsay Peterson, PhD

Aging studies faculty member speaks to caregivers about disaster preparedness

Lindsay Peterson, PhD recently presented her disaster preparedness research as part of an Alzheimer’s Association webinar, “Ready Before the Storm.”

June 21, 2022College News, School of Aging Studies

Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D

CFS associate professor participates in the Autism Outreach podcast

Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D joined host Rose Griffin on the Autism Outreach podcast to share about her career journey and research.

June 21, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

Joan Reid, PhD, LMHC, CRC

Criminology associate professor shares expertise on webinar and podcast

Joan Reid, PhD, LMHC, CRC explained the impacts of trauma bonding on survivors of sex trafficking and how it facilitates a cycle of repeated exploitation.

June 20, 2022College News, Criminology

Tara Matta

Social work student accepted to Pre-Dissertation Fellows Program

Tara Matta was selected to the Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Gerontological Social Work Pre-Dissertation Fellows Program.

June 17, 2022College News, School of Social Work

Amy Nourie

Social work student selected for FICW Dissertation Fellowship

Amy Nourie has been selected by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare for its 2022-2023 Dissertation Fellowship.

June 17, 2022College News, School of Social Work

María Lucía Barbeyto

FCIC trainee featured in AUCD 2022 Emerging Leaders Map

The AUCD Emerging Leaders Map highlights the contributions of diverse trainees across the organization's network.

June 13, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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Social work students blog about study abroad experience in Spain

USF students recently embarked on an immersive study abroad trip to examine the socio-cultural context of people's health in Spain.

June 13, 2022College News, School of Social Work

Charity Lewis

Aging studies student named McKnight Fellow

Charity Lewis, an incoming PhD student to the School of Aging Studies, received the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship.

June 10, 2022College News, School of Aging Studies

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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.