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Behavioral Health Innovations during COVID in Black and Hispanic Communities: Research Findings of a Community Engagement Project
Full text linkIn an effort to address behavioral health disparities, authors conducted a community engagement research study to identify innovative practices that behavioral health agencies utilized in Black and Hispanic communities during COVID-19. Research methods included community agency input, a targeted survey of 15 behavioral health agencies, and focus groups. Authors identified innovative practices in eight areas of physical safety, emotional safety, accessibility through technology, accessibility for face-to-face counseling, affordability, leveraging resources, availability, and changes in procedures. Authors discuss recommendations and implications for social justice action to decrease behavioral health disparities
Implementation of Community-Based Service Learning in Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs
Full text linkCommunity-based service learning (CBSL) is a powerful pedagogical approach for teacher education and other service-oriented training programs that integrates meaningful community engagement with academic learning. Benefits of CBSL include enhancing teacher candidates’ ability to connect theory with practice, cultivating reflective practitioners, and strengthening relationships between universities and communities. This article explores how CBSL can be effectively implemented in teacher education programs through three case studies from different institutions. The first case highlights collaboration with community-based partners to offer teacher candidates service-learning experiences that enhance teacher identity development, strengthen awareness of community resources, and allow for collaboration with the community to serve the whole child. The second case illustrates how a teacher education program, along with other service career programs, works with the local special education collaborative to provide space and physical activities for students with high support needs. The third case is a collaborative community-based program hosted by local recreational partners and staffed by graduate special education teacher candidates that provides activities to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their families, and invited guests in a welcoming and sensory-friendly setting. The article concludes with recommendations for integrating CBSL into teacher education curricula to maximize its benefits
Strengthening Special Educator Preparation through Global Partnerships
Full text linkGlobal partnerships offer a unique opportunity to strengthen special educator preparation by transforming perspectives of teacher candidates and building skilled teacher scholars who are knowledgeable global citizens. This article spotlights two models of international collaboration designed to enhance special education teacher preparation: (a) faculty-led short-term study abroad and (b) global student teaching. Both models foster the development of skills critical to special educators’ success, including flexibility, leadership, intercultural competencies, as well as high-leverage practice use. Stakeholder efforts, benefits, and potential barriers in implementing international collaboration within special education teacher preparation are highlighted. By drawing attention to challenges and insights from teacher candidates, faculty, and staff, we aim to provide practical and replicable strategies for teacher educators seeking to internationalize aspects of their special education teacher preparation programs
From the Guest Editor: Using Non-Traditional Collaborations to Improve Special Education Teacher Preparation
Full text linkDr. Shannon Budin introduces the special issue on non-traditional collaborations in special education teacher preparation
By Choice or Circumstance: Supporting College Athletes Transitioning Out of Sport
Full text linkPreparing college athletes for life beyond sports is crucial for their long-term success and well-being. Many college athletes dedicate a significant portion of their time and energy to their sport, often at the expense of exploring other career and personal development opportunities (Barzca-Renner et al., 2020; Manthey & Smith, 2023). When their athletic careers end, whether due to graduation, injury, or other factors, they may face identity crises, financial instability, and difficulty transitioning into the workforce (Hansen et al., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to equip collegiate athletes with the skills, knowledge, and support necessary to prepare them for life after sports. This preparation can foster resilience, adaptability, and a sense of purpose beyond their athletic identity (Kidd, 2022). This commentary will explore the complex implications of sport retirement on overall social-emotional well-being of collegiate student athletes and suggest strategies to increase positive outcomes, utilizing the self-determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2017) as a framework to explore the student athlete mindset about transitioning out of competitive sports.
Where is Social Work? An Exploration of the Scholarship on the Impact of Name Image and Likeness in College Athletics
Full text linkThis paper examines disciplines of those engaged in research regarding the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on college athletes. The authors reviewed scholarly articles published from July 2019, which marks the beginning of the Pay to Play Act, until November 2023, examining the first author's discipline and the type of research completed. The study found that most of the research on NIL has come from the law profession (56%) and sports management (17%) and that only 14% involved actual primary data collection. No NIL research was found within social work scholarship. The authors outline a case for the inclusion of social work in NIL space, given the profession's long and rich history in social justice. The authors also argue from a social-ecological perspective that there is an urgent need for social work to actively engage in NIL research, given its potential to impact the lives of college athletes significantl
Activist Tiered Systems of Support (ATSS) Framework: An Ecosystem of Care and Well-Being for Student and Athlete Activists
Full text linkThe re-emergence of the convergence of sports and activism highlights athletes' roles as advocates for social justice, reflecting their engagement with complex dynamics that intertwine their public personas, personal beliefs, and the socio-political context. This intersection presents unique challenges, especially for athletes of marginalized communities, who must navigate the compounded pressures of visibility, and personal conviction, thereby impacting their mental well-being. Recognizing the need for specialized support, this paper introduces the Activism Tiered Systems of Support (ATSS) framework. The ATSS draws inspiration from the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) used in educational settings (Sailor et al., 2020; Roth and Erbacher, 2021) and is enriched by the insights of Critical Race Theory (Crenshaw, 1989; Delgado & Stefancic, 1993; Ladson-Billings & Tate, 1995), Black Athlete Activist Leadership Model (BAAL) (George-Williams, 2019), The Activism Growth Model (George-Williams, 2021), the Racial Identity Development Model (Tatum, 1992) and the Sexual Identity Development Model (Cass, 1984). The ATSS framework aims to provide comprehensive mental health support tailored to athlete activists, fostering resilience, and enabling their success in sports and activism. This paper seeks to establish a foundation for sustained athlete engagement in activism, ensuring they are equipped to face the challenges and leverage their platforms effectively
Culturally Competent Sport Social Work: : A Practice Perspective
Full text linkThe current discussion explores and advocates for the integration of cultural competency into sport social work practice. Cultural competency in sport social work provides a philosophical viewpoint that is rooted in theory and offers a framework for working with diverse populations within the athletic context. Cultural competence enhances sport social work practice by promoting understanding, effective communication, tailored interventions, equity, and social justice within the diverse landscape of sports.
 
Post-Migration and Embracing Identity Multiplicity
Full text linkMigration is a phenomenon that requires individuals to shift their identity to incorporate new cultures, creating a split between the individual's ethnic identity and national identity. Acculturation to a new environment requires migrants to solidify a new identity, often adopting a combination of their past lives and their new lives. In the context of Social Identity theory by Henri Tajfel, each migrant has the ability to choose how they categorize themselves and create groups. The book American Street by Ibi Zoboi contextualizes the migrant experience to America as a struggle to find their place and acceptance in a community. Using Social Identity Theory, this paper aims to prove that the protagonist, Fabiola Toussaint, is able to find peace as a Haitian-American citizen, incorporating both of her homes into her identity. By embracing her multiple identities, Fabiola unites her family from both worlds and learns to accept herself
The Power of Language: Strengthening Chicano Voices Through Song
Full text linkIn a country as full of diversity as The United States, there are numerous groups of people, especially racial/ethnic minorities, that are systemically marginalized. Because of this, representation through music that is created by those who are individuals within these groups can act as empowerment. The Chicano Batman cover of the song “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie establishes an attitude of resistance towards prejudice norms and inspires a sense of belonging for Latino/Chicano people through the Spanish lyrics that are embedded into the classic American song. In this essay I will use The Chicano Studies Reader: An Anthology of Aztlán by Chon Noriega to highlight and demonstrate the significance of Chicano culture and history within the United States. I will dissect the Spanish lyrics included within the Chicano Batman cover of the song, and elaborate on the importance of their inclusion in relation to current and past Chicano history