FIRST NATIONAL FINDINGS ON CYBERBULLYING AMONG TWEENS
Informs New Anti-Bullying Resources for Parents
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The Cartoon Network and the Cyberbullying Research Center released results of the first-ever nationally representative survey focused on instances of cyberbullying among tweens, ages nine through 12.
The study, launched as part of the Cartoon Network’s award-winning Stop Bullying: Speak Up initiative, found that one in five (21%) tweens have experienced cyberbullying in some way: either by witnessing cyberbullying (15%), having been cyberbullied themselves (15%), or by cyberbullying others (3%).
In response to the research, Cartoon Network has created its first-ever, parent-targeted social content illuminating key findings from the study along with tips from the Cyberbullying Research Center for parents to help their children identify and stand up to cyberbullying.
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“The hope is that our research helps parents, educators, and other youth-serving adults recognize the gravity and implications of cyberbullying among this population,” said Dr. Sameer Hinduja, professor in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice and co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center.
“It is now critical that we prioritize efforts to help children navigate their..." Read On
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SOCIAL WORK PROFESSOR AWARDED FAU'S HIGHEST HONOR
Watch Dr. Groton, 2020-21 Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Deliver Keynote Address
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Congratulations to Dr. Dani Groton, assistant professor, on being awarded the 2020-21 FAU Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award! Exclusively selected by students, the award is given to the teacher who, in the eyes of the student selection committee, represents the highest level of excellence in teaching, student advising and service to the university, the community and... Read On
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VIRTUAL COMMUNITY BOOSTS PARTICIPATION BY 400%
By Connecting Coursework to Real World
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The School of Criminology & Criminal Justice (SCCJ) Virtual Community of Learners (VCoL) provides our students with a richer experience by connecting their coursework to the real world and offering an opportunity for students to share and engage. The VCoL was established in September 2018 with an initial participation of 150 students. Under the direction of Ricky Langlois, SCCJ Online Master Teacher and VCoL Coordinator, enrollment has now grown to... Read On
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FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR CHILD WELFARE RESEARCH AWARDS
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(L-R) Dr. Marianna Colvin, associate professor; Dr. Morgan Cooley, associate professor; Dr. Heather Thompson, director
of the Sandler School; Dr. Heather Howard, assistant professor; and Dr. Joy McClellan, MSW program coordinator
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Each year, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare awards statewide affiliate awards, which fund translational research projects within the sphere of child welfare that will result in policy or practice recommendations. Two of the three awards for 2021 were given to Sandler School of Social Work faculty:
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director of education and outreach for the FAU Theatre Lab.
Their winning study, “Platform for Social Action: Engaging and Supporting the Voice of Youth in Foster Care Receiving Independent Living Services”, applies a participatory action research design utilizing photovoice methodology to understand foster care youth’s self-advocacy, self-determination, and connectedness to others.
The second was the Affiliate Award for Translational Research, given to Drs. Cooley, Thompson, Colvin and Howard for... Read On
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$50,000 SCAIFE GRANT AWARDED
Supporting Peer Recovery Empowerment Model
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Dr. Heather Howard, assistant professor, recently received a $50,000 grant from the Scaife Family Foundation to support her Peer Recovery Support program, “An Empowerment Model for the Mother-Infant Dyad Impacted by Trauma”. The empowerment model supports mothers in reaching their... Read On
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POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Decay & Reform in the Post-Ferguson Era
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Congratulations to Dr. Ross Deuchar, affiliate professor, and his co-authors, Drs. Vaughn Crichlow and Seth Fallik on their extremely timely new book, Police-Community Relations in Times of Crisis: Decay and Reform in the Post-Ferguson Era, now available to order on Amazon... Read On
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH NAMES CHIPS FELLOW
Supporting Foster Caregiver Training
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Dr. Morgan Cooley, associate professor, has received the competitive CHIPS (Child Intervention, Prevention, and Services) fellowship, which was created to support researchers in the areas of intervention, prevention, and the provision of ... Read On
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HOT OFF THE PRESSES:
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
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Branscum, C., Cain, C.M., & Fallik, S.W. (2021). Exploring the Nature of Anti-trafficking Laws: A Content Analysis of State Statutes, Journal of Human Trafficking, 1-15. View Article
Branscum, C., Fallik, S.W. (2021). A content analysis on state human trafficking statutes: how does the legal system acknowledge survivors in the United States (US)? Crime Law and Social Change, 1-23. View Article
Collins C., & DeRigne, L. (2021). Losing Hold of the American Dream: A Qualitative Exploration of the Relationship Between Foreclosure and Psychological and Physical Health. Journal of Family Issues, 42 (4): 695-721. View Article
Douds, A. S., Ahlin, E. M., Atkin-Plunk, C., & Posteraro, M. (2021). Noble intent is not enough to run Veterans Court mentoring programs: A qualitative study of mentors’ role orientation and responsibilities. Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice & Criminology. View Article
Sloas, L.B., & Larrea, M. (2021). Rethinking sanctioning for offenders with mental health issues: A balanced justice approach. American Journal of Criminal Justice, 1-14. View Article
Guastaferro, K.M., Osborne, M.C., Lai, B.S., Aubé, S., Guastaferro, W.P., & Whitaker, D.J. (2021). Parent and child reports of parenting behaviors: Agreement among a longitudinal study of drug court participants. Frontiers in Psychology. View Article
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Barsky, A. (2021). Freedom To Discriminate and the Professional Obligation of Social Workers. The New Social Worker. View Article
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2021 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
For Community-Engaged Service & Teaching
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Q&A: 8 QUESTIONS WITH
NEW SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Inspirations, Favorite Reads & More
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We recently sat down with our newly-appointed directors to talk through some fun and illuminating questions. Find out how these two dynamic leaders got to where they are now.
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SYNOPSIZING UPDATES
TO NASW CODE OF ETHICS
To Address Self-care, Racism and Inequity
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discrimination, and inequities, and acknowledge personal privilege. Dr. Allan Barsky, professor, synopsized the changes and their... Read On
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PRINCESS DIANA LEGACY AWARDS HONOR HUMANITARIAN WORK OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Faculty Serves on Selection Committee
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Lord Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, will host the 2021 Legacy Awards at Althorp House in December 2021. The event, supported with funding by Gilead Sciences, will celebrate the humanitarian work of 20 young people from around the world. Dr. Sameer Hinduja, professor and cyberbullying expert, is serving on the selection committee, alongside... Read On
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REMEMBERING DR. GORDON BAZEMORE, FORMER FACULTY
Friend, Colleague and Mentor to Many
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Gordon Bazemore (1952-2021), after his long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Bazemore was a long-time Criminal Justice faculty member and the former school director for six years during... Read On
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ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITIES |
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CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
New Events Coming in Fall 2021
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Back by popular demand, our "Community Conversations" series will begin its second year in Fall 2021. The series provides a venue for meaningful dialogues about pressing topics happening at the intersection of social work and criminal justice.
More than 540 students, faculty, staff and community members signed up to attend our
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2020-21 events, which covered a wide range of topics, including victim advocacy, the role of the Public Defender's Office, domestic violence, child protection investigations, the evolution of gangs and gang members, and an always engaging Q&A with the audience and panelists.
Stay tuned for our 2021-22 event calendar! You won't want to miss it.
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LATEST RESULTS OF PB COUNTY BUREAU OF JUSTICE PROJECT
Innovations in Reentry Initiative Grant Update
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professor and associate director of the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, is partnering with the Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety to evaluate a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funded Innovations in Reentry
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Initiative grant. The project began in 2017. Here’s what the BJA had to say recently about working with Dr. Atkin-Plunk and the latest results of the study: "PBC and FAU share a longstanding partnership and a strong... Read On
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INVITED PLENARY SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS
European Forum for Restorative Justice and National School Board Association Equity Symposium
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MEET DR. ANITA BLOWERS
New Legal Studies Coordinator & CJ Faculty
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Dr. Anita N. Blowers is the new coordinator of the Legal Studies program and a visiting instructor in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice. She is also an associate professor emeritus in the Dept. of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Blowers received her Ph.D. in criminal justice from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her research focuses on elder abuse and neglect, older offenders and the criminal justice system, sentencing, and criminal justice policy. Visit Legal Studies Site
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY RECEIVE COMMENDATION
From FAU Police Department
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Spanning three weeks in Spring 2021, the inaugural Citizen’s Criminal Justice Academy (CCJA) was offered by the FAU Police Department to members of the campus community. The FAU Police Department partnered with Criminology & Criminal Justice faculty Drs. Calli Cain, Vaughn Crichlow, and Cassandra Atkin-Plunk to survey participants and evaluate the CCJA ... Read On
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FREE SUMMER MEDITATIONS
Online Wednesdays and Fridays
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The Robin Rubin Center for Happiness & Life Enhancement offers free wellness programming throughout the year. Through Summer 2021, enjoy Body Acceptance Meditations on Wednesdays from 8-8:30AM and Mindfulness Meditations on Fridays from Noon-12:30PM. Friends, family, students, coworkers, colleagues - all are welcome. Register Now
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SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Take Advantage of Early-Bird Pricing with Early Registration
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Did you know? The Sandler School is an approved CEU provider of the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, the Florida Board of Psychology, the Florida Office of School Psychology and the Florida Board of Nursing (BAP #50-6251), as well as the Florida Certification Board (#5350-A) and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Additionally, many states accept CEUs from CSWE-accredited institutions in other states. All professional development courses are currently taught online. |
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2020-21 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR
Erika Stone, Criminal Justice Major
Erika Stone, a student in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, has been named the 2020-21 Undergraduate Researcher of the Year, mentored by Dr. Seth Fallik.
"My research focuses on a relatively new topic: revenge porn," Stone said. "With devastating individual and social consequences for victims, I explored how states criminalize this phenomenon. "In our research we described the landscape of revenge porn legislation, identified statutes inconsistent with this phenomenon, and promoted innovative laws that better align with how this crime is perpetrated. In doing so, our efforts seek to reduce the occurrence and harms caused by revenge porn."
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NEW STUDENT GOVERNOR
For FAU Broward Campuses
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Criminal Justice major, Brittney del Valle, was recently named the Student Governor for FAU Broward campuses. " My passion for the criminal justice system extends to helping ... Read On
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2021 SURF AWARD RECIPIENT
Emily Konecke, Criminal Justice Major
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Emily Konecke, undergraduate Criminal Justice student, and her faculty mentor, Dr. Adam Dobrin, received a $4,000 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship award to fund their research project entitled, “Exploratory Evaluation of the Accuracy of the Opinions of Graduating Criminal Justice Students of Issues of Controversial Criminal Justice Topics”.
When Criminal Justice majors enter the field as soon-to-be crime control experts... Read On
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2020-21 UNIV. SCHOLAR AWARD
Mariya Josiah, Criminal Justice Major
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Mariya Josiah, a student in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, was recently named the 2020-21 University Scholar for the College of Social Work & Criminal Justice and received a $1,000 scholarship during the Spring Honors Convocation! In his nomination letter, Dr. Seth Fallik said: “Mariya has a superior ability to articulate nuanced but critical differences in the law, and her work... Read On
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WATCH: 2021 MSW INDUCTION
The ceremony featured keynote speaker, Kim Gorsuch, MSW, director of the Child Protective Investigations Unit at the Broward County Sheriff's Office, and special remarks from Drs. David Landsman-Wohlsifer, Heather Howard, Vaughn Crichlow and Joy McClellan, as well as NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit Chair, Alyse November, and MSW inductee, Michelle Kerrigan.
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STUDENT RESEARCH SWEEP
Social Work & Criminal Justice Students Sweep Undergraduate Research Symposium
Congratulations to Matthew Patterson, Bachelor of Social Work student mentored by Dr. Dani Groton, and Erika Stone, Criminal Justice major mentored by Dr. Seth Fallik, who took first and second place, respectively, at the 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium! Read On
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SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS REINFORCE COMMUNITY IMPACT
Through Macro-Focused Course Project
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Despite the pandemic, future social workers Jade Adams, Arielle Esch, and Alison Norris helped our communities vulnerable homeless population by creating hygiene bags that can... Read On
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JUMPSTART YOUR MASTER'S DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Taking Up to 12 Credits During Senior Year
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Did you know you can complete up to 12 master's-level credits during your senior year? That's more than a third of the total hours you need to earn your Master of Science in Crim. & Criminal Justice. Applications are open to current CJ juniors and due JULY 1... Read On
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT |
Nearly 40 percent of Social Work and Criminal Justice students need financial aid to complete their degrees, pursue their careers, and make a positive difference in our world. Your generosity makes a far greater impact than you could possibly imagine.
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