I am happy to announce that I am moving to @UofDenver Department of Sociology& Criminology starting this Fall! I am so thankful for the past 6 years with (@fausocialworkcj), but I am excited to move closer to home, and to a climate I enjoy more 🌄🏔️🚵⛷️
Marketing posing as pedagogy is one of the hallmarks of the neoliberal university. I hate that a large chunk of my job as a professor is insisting that the point of school is to think and learn, rather than to become a profit-generator within the unquestioned order of things.
Non-tenure-track positions of all types now account for over 70 percent of all instructional staff appointments in American higher education.
#DefendHigherEd#Organize
While we rightly focus on the social experiences and associated mental health implications of teen girls, the experience of boys is unique and clearly requires more attention. I share some thoughts in this new well-researched @CNN piece by @pfagell. https://t.co/bJckuqzUYQ
When people say they will believe a child reporting abuse, they mean as long as the child - isn’t accusing a loved one, wanting attention, mad at someone, being coached by a mother mad at the ex, didn’t get their way, etc. etc. etc. - and that’s why child abuse is an epidemic.
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the University of Miami Psychology Department, Diversity & Equity Committee would like to invite you to attend the Citizen Scientist Panel Discussion on The State of Human Trafficking in South Florida on Friday, 2/2 at Noon EST
Blanket bans on particular social media platforms won’t work to keep kids safe. In @hinduja’s new post, he discusses some more nuanced legislative suggestions.
Calling all scholars with experience in DEI and pedagogy! JCJE is hosting a special issue on "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Teaching." Submit abstracts by November 1, 2023 for consideration. Please contact Dr. Clevenger or Dr. Marcum with any inquiries.
Research alert! Comparing the risk factors of youth detained for running away or #sextrafficking#CSE to more serious offenders, published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice - Presidential Issue. Thanks @SouthernCrim, Cathy Marcum & #fausocialworkcj
Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.
If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by reaching out to @988Lifeline
Report Child Sex Trafficking to the CyberTipline!
In 2022, NCMEC received more than 19,000 reports of possible child sex trafficking.
Learn more about the issue: https://t.co/ffAfXLTrRq
If you have seen #soundoffreedom and want to know if it is accurate, join the Human Trafficking Coalition Of The Palm Beaches tomorrow on Zoom (7/20 at 6:30 p.m. EST) for a debrief & panel discussion on the film, what it gets right/wrong, & what you should really know about child