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Duvall Initiative hosts inaugural Duvall Training Institute focused on medication-assisted treatment
Over 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to collaborate around the topic of medication-assisted treatment. Led by Duvall Chair Dane Minnick, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, the half-day program featured an overdose response training, a presentation by Laura Curran, PhD, LMHC, and a panel discussion on the challenges, opportunities, community needs, and lived experiences with medication-assisted treatment. Read more.
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Richard Dembo named fellow of the Social Science Research Center
The Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University has selected Richard Dembo, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminology, as one of its newest fellows. This honor recognizes scholars who advance interdisciplinary research and evidence-based outreach across the state, nation, and globe. Read more.
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Jerome Galea speaks at international summit on mental health financing
Jerome Galea, PhD, LCSW, associate professor in the School of Social Work, participated in the 7th Global Mental Health Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, held Nov. 10-12, 2025. Galea presented on "Rethinking Funding in Global Mental Health: A Call for Collaboration, Innovation and Advocacy." Read more.
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Doctoral students share behavioral health research at American Public Health Association conference
Several students from the Behavioral and Community Sciences doctoral program in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences shared their research at the 2025 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo, held Nov. 2-5 in Washington, D.C. Read more.
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Mental health workforce in crisis, cycling deaths, saving springs, and great walls of St. Pete
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“We have seen, across licensed behavioral health professionals, a really great increase in the past several years. The difficulty is that it just doesn’t come anywhere close to meeting the projected demand over the next 10 years," said Courtney Whitt, PhD, executive director, Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce.
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Morosohk, E., Miltenberger, R., Baruni, R., & Cook, J. (2025). Behavioral Skills Training to Increase Fidelity of Staff Searches at a Juvenile Residential Facility. Behavioral Interventions, 40(4), e70055. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70055
Ngo, F. T. & Realm, F. (2025). Exploring the prevalence and correlates of identity theft-related preventive measures among U.S. adolescents. Global Crime, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/17440572.2025.2579992
Smith, M. D., Murdock, A. M., Bjerregaard, B., & Fogel, S. J. (2025). Do changes of venue impact capital punishment sentencing? An empirical analysis. Journal of Crime and Justice, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/0735648X.2025.2581982
Stone, S. S., Grosholz, J. M., Thomas, D. M., & Fogel, S. J. (2025). Navigating Reentry in Later Life: Housing, Family Reunification, and the Reentry Challenges of Older Formerly Incarcerated Individuals. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2025.2587363
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Nik Lampe, PhD (BHSP)
Quality Improvement of Live Tampa Bay's Supporting Seniors Pilot Program
10/1/2025-6/30/2026
Sponsor: Live Tampa Bay
Amount: $66,240
Researchers from the USF Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice (BHSP) are leading a quality improvement study with Live Tampa Bay to reduce opioid overdoses and deaths among adults aged 60+ in the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. Serving approximately 16,500 older adults — 10% of the region’s 60+ population — the project integrates prevention programs, targeted public health campaigns, and cross-system coordination among healthcare, behavioral health, justice, and community agencies. The project’s four phases include: (1) pre-intervention research and partner engagement, (2) initial implementation and midterm evaluation, (3) refinement and redeployment of strategies, and (4) a final evaluation and sustainability plan. BHSP will lead evaluation activities to ensure data-driven decision-making and sustainable overdose prevention among older adults in Tampa Bay.
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Food Trucks Every Tuesday!
The Tampa Bay Food Trucks are returning to our side of campus. Each week will feature a different food truck, so be sure to stop by and try something new!
Location: Service road on the east side of the MHB building (visible from USF Holly Drive). View the schedule here.
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Alpha Phi Sigma Tampa Chapter Donation Drive to Benefit Selah Freedom
In alignment with the 2025 national theme, “Trafficking,” the Tampa chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society) has organized a donation drive in partnership with Selah Freedom, collecting essential items for trafficking survivors. Donations may include gently used women's tennis shoes, materials for welcome bags for new intakes, requested hair products, and monetary donations. Click here for details.
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Communications Sciences and Disorders Colloquium
Monday, Nov. 17 | 3-4 p.m. | PCD 1145 or Teams
Move, Play, Imagine: Drama-Based Story Times for Early Learners
Featuring: Katie Brantley, Drama Educator, and Jen Gantwerker, Education Program Manager
Discover how EYEPlay uses drama to boost young children’s literacy, vocabulary, and emotional understanding. This session features a model story time and insights from a 20-year partnership between Childsplay and Arizona State University. RSVP to annasoares@usf.edu or here.
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Virtual Webinar: The Token Opener: Moving Land Acknowledgements from A "Statement" To an Action.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Register here
This one-hour virtual training, presented by Tiffany Randall, DSW, LCSW, School of Social Work, focuses on enhancing cultural responsiveness when working with Indigenous peoples. Participants will also examine key issues related to social and environmental justice, trauma, and Indigenous culture, gaining tools to strengthen cultural humility, advocacy, and respectful engagement in their work
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Rock For A Reason: Rock USF X Rock Audiology
Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7-10 p.m. | 4103 USF Cedar Circle
Tickets: $5 RSVP or $8 at door
The Audiology program is sponsoring Rock USF (a rock-music-centered club). All proceeds support the Audiology Alumni Scholarship.
Student Academy of Audiology members will host a table and give presentations on hearing protection.
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Attention Florida Behavioral Health Clinicians – We Want to Hear from You!
This confidential survey, conducted by a USF research team led by Amy Vargo, PhD, assistant research professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies, invites behavioral health clinicians across Florida to share their experiences.
The INSPIRE Project (Innovative Supervisory Practices for Improving Retention & Engagement), supported by the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, is focused on understanding how supervision, mentoring, and other supports influence clinicians’ decisions to stay or leave the field. Your insights will help shape a web-based training module to strengthen supervisory practices and improve workforce retention. Take the confidential survey today—or share it with your colleagues! Survey ends Nov. 30.
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How to Publish Behavioral Health Evaluation and Research in Peer Reviewed Journals
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 1 p.m. | Register here
Hear directly from editorial staff at Substance Use & Misuse and the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research about how to get started with publishing in the behavioral health field. This webinar will help you:
- Increase your visibility as a scholar-practitioner
- Learn about what editors look for
- Understand how the review process works
- Improve your chances of getting your work accepted and published
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USF CSD Interdisciplinary Winter Conference
Friday, Dec. 5 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 3711 USF Citrus Drive, 3rd floor | Register here
Join the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders for a full-day event featuring interdisciplinary presentations within the fields of communication sciences
and related disciplines. If you attend all sessions you will receive a total of 0.65 CEUs. See agenda for ASHA CEU amount for individual sessions.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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