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Training initiative expands global support for school readiness program serving children with autism
Launched in September, the National Autism Spectrum Disorder course and Community of Research and Practice equips home visitors in the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters program with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide. Read more.
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Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Presents at the Capitol
On Oct. 15, Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce (FCBHW) Executive Director Courtney Whitt, PhD, and lead statistician Jacob Gray, PhD, represented the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in Tallahassee for Florida Behavioral Health Day.
During the trip, they presented to the Florida Behavioral Health Association leadership, board, and members, sharing insights from FCBHW’s new interactive data dashboard and statewide retention survey. They also connected with leaders from across Florida who share FCBHW’s mission to grow, retain, and innovate the state’s behavioral health workforce. Learn more about FCBHW and view the interactive data dashboard.
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Jerome Galea examines integration of traditional medicine in Peru’s public health system
Jerome Galea, PhD, LCSW, associate professor in the School of Social Work, recently visited members of the Shawi Tribe in Peru’s Amazon jungle to evaluate the implementation of health policies that aim to integrate traditional health beliefs into government-provided health services. Read more.
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School of Social Work brings “Wheel of Care” to Step Into Scrubs Health Career expo
The School of Social Work participated in the College of Arts and Sciences' Step into Scrubs: Interactive Clinical Skills & Health Career Expo on Oct. 14 to highlight the vital role of social workers in health care. Read more.
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Marriage and Family Therapy program partners with EFT Tampa Bay for advanced couples therapy training
The three-day event, held Oct. 3–5, welcomed 40 participants, including three recent graduates of the MFT program. This training followed an earlier training held in August. Read more.
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Director of victim assistance shares real-world insights with criminology students
Chris Jeffords, director of victim assistance at the State Attorney’s Office for Hillsborough County, visited Cary Hopkins Hall’s Victimology class in the Department of Criminology. Jeffords discussed the wide range of services available to crime victims, with a special focus on those affected by domestic violence. Drawing on his experience as a retired Temple Terrace Police Department officer, he shared insights into guiding victims through the legal system and offering support throughout court proceedings. Jeffords also highlighted internship opportunities within his department for students interested in victim advocacy.
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Akyere Boateng, D., Brewer, K. B., Fogel, S., Asante, R. K. B., Carr, L. C., Washburn, M., Robbins, S., Nixon, R. & Gearing, R. (2025). Interpersonal violence, culture, and stigma in Ghana. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 08862605251379001. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251379001
Brown, L. L., Smith, T., Stewart, J. L., Osman, A., Pettit, A. C., & van Zyl, M. A. (2025). Development of the organizational trauma resilience–patient reported experience measure for people with HIV in the Southern United States. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0002021
Rollins, K. N., Pak, N. S., Hite, M., & Maxfield, N.D. (2025). Well-Being of Children With Stuttering and Autism: A First Glance. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 60(6), e70146. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70146
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Title: Translating Evidence to Action: An Evidence-Based Framework for Optimizing Cochlear Implant Programming in Adult Recipients
Student: Diane M. Martinez
Program: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Date: Monday, Oct. 27
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: MHC 1503 or Microsoft Teams
Title: Investigating Whether Giving or Receiving Support Impacts Caregivers who were Maltreated or Not Maltreated Differently
Student: Tara Matta
Program: Social Work
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: MHC 1442 or Microsoft Teams
Title: The Association of Physical Activity to Cognitive Performance in African American Older Adults
Student: Rio S. Tate
Program: Aging Studies
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: CBCS Atrium or Microsoft Teams
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Bridge Clinic - Social Work Society October Donation Drive
Oct. 1–30
The USF BRIDGE Clinic is a student-run free clinic serving
uninsured adults in Tampa. Social work students provide
assessments, counseling, and resource referrals to address psychosocial needs and connect patients with community support. Donation boxes can be found in the School of Social Work suite MHC 1400.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Colloquium
Friday, Oct. 24 | 9:30-11:00 a.m.
PCD 1147 (CSD department, 1st floor) or Teams.
Join the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders for a colloquium featuring Dr. Matthew Fitzgerald, associate professor and chief of audiology, otolaryngology - head & neck Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Fitzgerald will be discussing Innovations with speech in noise assessment: the present and the future. RSVP to jungmeelee@usf.edu.
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Department of Criminology Research Talks | Open to All | SOC 321
Oct. 31 – George Burruss, PhD
Organized by Thomas Loughran, PhD, Research Talks brings together faculty to share their research and foster scholarly discussion.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
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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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