Nov. 6-12, 2023

Staying active as we age in Tampa Bay

83 Degrees Media

"'The body does age. Wear and tear is a real thing. There are things we can do about it, and a lot of it is mental,' said Lindsay Peterson, Research Asst. Professor, School of Aging Studies at USF."

Chamberlain, A. & Boggess, L. (2023). Disparities in Sex-Specific Arrest Rates: Does Offense Type and Neighborhood Context Matter?. Crime & Delinquency. doi:10.1177/00111287231202780

Corrigan, P. W., Rüsch, N., Watson, A. C., Kosyluk, K., & Sheahan, L. (2024). Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Promoting Recovery and Self-Determination (Third). Guilford Press.  ISBN:9781462553709

Deryol, R. & McNealey, R. & Wilcox, P. (2023). Adolescent Cybervictimization in 31 Countries: The Gender Gap, Gendered Opportunity, and the Contextual Influence of Gender Stratification. Social Problems. doi:10.1093/socpro/spad049

Joshi, M., Paul, P., Jean-Baptiste, C., Rahill, G. J., Odans, E., Salinas-Miranda, A., Heger, J., & Rice, C. (2023). Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in a sample of urban Haiti residents. International Journal of Mental Health.

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Lynch, M. & Mora, D. (2023). Wrong Side of the Track: Crimes in the Railroad Industry in the US, 2000–2017. Journal of White Collar and Corporate Crime. doi:10.1177/2631309X231203707

Rhodes, D. J., Geyton, T., & Ost, J. (2023). The Integration of Social Work Values and Principles in Police Work. Journal of Forensic Social Work, 7(2), 43–58. doi:10.15763/issn.1936-9298.2023.7.2.43-58

Verona, E., & Fox, B. (Eds.). (2023). Routledge Handbook of Evidence-Based Criminal Justice Practices (1st ed.). Routledge. ISBN:9781032107349

Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace Course

Learn to attract and retain talent by creating a workplace culture that fosters wellness and allows for the free expression of issues related to employee's mental health, behavioral health, and addiction. Start the course today.

Call for Participants:  Interactive, SMS-based Chatbot Program

Alexandra Albizu-Jacob, MPH, a CBCS doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant, is seeking USF college students experiencing test anxiety, social anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges to participate in their study involving an interactive, SMS-based chatbot program. The research study includes interacting with the chatbot program over three sessions and providing feedback on the prototype.

Click here to participate.

Community Driven Approaches to Providing Mental Health Support: Problem Management Plus in the U.S.

Nov. 7 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom

Learn how the evidence-based intervention Project Management Plus (PM+) – which was originally developed by the World Health Organization to address mental health treatment gaps in low- and middle-income countries – is now being implemented in the U.S. Associate Professor Jerome Galea, PhD, MSW, LCSW, is the webinar's featured speaker.

This Is My Brave – Stories from the Veteran Community

Nov. 9 | 8-10 p.m.

Virtual

This free, virtual event produced by This Is My Brave will showcase veterans' stories of hope and recovery in honor of Veterans Day. The event features a past This Is My Brave: College Edition at USF performer.

Careers in Aging Day

Nov. 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Registration deadline: Oct 31)

Tampa Waterfront Marriott

Please encourage students interested in a career in aging, health care, or healthcare administration to attend this free event. Students will have an opportunity to learn about a career in aging and experience a professional conference.

Unique Funded Research Training Opportunity Available

Application deadline for spring 2024: Nov. 15, 2023

ITRE invites graduate students and working professionals with a master's degree (or in a doctoral degree program) to apply for a fully paid 15-credit graduate certificate program in translational research in adolescent substance use. The deadline for spring 2024 cohort 11 scholars is Nov. 15.

Meet the Provost

Nov. 30 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Sarasota-Manatee campus

Dec. 4 | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Tampa campus

Provost Prasant Mohapatra, PhD, will visit CBCS to give faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to have an open dialog about our growth opportunities and challenges. You are encouraged to attend on the campus that is most convenient.

Elevate Your Expertise in Behavioral Support!

Spring 2024 Application Deadline: Dec. 1

The Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support offers a comprehensive online program tailored to provide students with proven strategies for addressing challenging behaviors. Designed to promote prosocial behavior in children and youth, this certificate is invaluable for those working within educational settings. This certificate is a great add-on for students in ABA, education, psychology, social work, child and adolescent behavioral health, and other related fields. 

Apply now for the Spring 2024 term; the application deadline is Dec.1. For more information, contact Laura Rodríguez López, EdD, at lrodri11@usf.edu.

The Science of Shame and Why It Matters: Awareness for Supervisors and Practitioners

Dec. 13 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Interactive Webinar

This interactive webinar led by Department of Criminology Visiting Assistant Instructor Cary Hopkins Eyles, MA, will discuss what shame is, the neurobiology of shame, and what we can do about it. Understanding biological components of shame can increase the ability of those with substance use disorders to progress in treatment and recovery.