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Student Name (last, first)Project TitleYearReport URL
Aguirre, Isabel; Buruel, Sarai; Esparza, AlexiaCase Study: Impact of Social-Emotional Learning Targeted Student Groups by Communities in Schools, Los Angeles (CISLA) on Middle School Girls attending Mark Twain Middle School and Daniel Webster Middle School2024https://ucla.box.com/s/o4ob5rk3gzo69uiny3snnfuid8zh2nwd
Avila, Angelica; Davenport, Samuel; Reyes, Anayda Rabanales; Schwebel, ShaindiAssessing Mental Health Needs Among Students Enrolled At Juvenile Court Schools In L.A. County2024https://ucla.box.com/s/obojbkafvxvvg6rxpb31iujkzuxhqmpb
Barlev, Nitzan; Basseches, Sophie; Conte, Ali; Musser-Kirby, Christopher “There’s More to the Story”: Public School Teachers’ Perceptions and Implementation of Restorative Justice 2024https://ucla.box.com/s/lu8dx0eq2afrh4bjkrf3lfus4zmbfkps
Barr, Emily; McNeil, Lucille; Sarwar, MinnaGang Involvement and Peer Relationships: A Secondary Data Analysis of Juvenile Justice Involved Youth2024https://ucla.box.com/s/6mggidsuox2pxgsr1c9fq4cf6miysppi
Benavides, Saray; Brown, Brandy; Perkins, OmarEducational Journeys of Justice Impacted Youth 2024https://ucla.box.com/s/ptx7ybkq2ryo248ygyipesrln0aaxfzg
Bills, Tieryn; Loya, Jazmine; McCoy, Lauryn; Quezada, Jeimmy OrellanaIdentifying Trends in Housing Success: How Mental and Behavioral Health Acuity Level Impacts LA County’s ODR Supportive Housing Program2024https://ucla.box.com/s/oz9yirw24qkj4o3vbqbq57ls7enp4pfu
Boults, Maya; Levin, Greer; Neuwirth, Shaina; Smith, Maya“You call yourselves CDCR. You should have left the R off if you’re not going to let them come in and rehabilitate.” A phenomenological study of women’s experiences of in-prison programming and reentry in California2024https://ucla.box.com/s/pytfmtnmug4uq2pd2dp6g3k3mncawd2k
Boyle, Maggie; Cummins, Kira; Folden, Lindsey; Stern, Julia “It’s Supposed To Be a Burden, Not a Benefit”: On The Lived Experience of Unpaid Social Work Interns at UCLA2024https://ucla.box.com/s/swao64cgiynm35296j5lu51di5mnp6hi
Castillo, Jasmin; Levenson, Andi; Schwartz,Tatum; Shon, KevinBehind the Degrees: A Comparative Study of Mental Health Stigma in UCLA’s MSW and MD First-Year Students2024https://ucla.box.com/s/xlh1b4i39s68eabcaovq9w8kuuis6ry2
Castronovo, Augustine; Corrales, Jennifer; Espinoza, Elisa; Ling, Jiayang What is the Secret Ingredient: A Qualitative Analysis of Therapeutic Approaches for Borderline Personality Disorder2024https://ucla.box.com/s/swao64cgiynm35296j5lu51di5mnp6hi
Chin, Christina; Estrada, Alejandra; Gonzalez, RachelChallenges and Strengths of Providing Care for Gender Nonconforming Patients at Venice Family Clinic2024https://ucla.box.com/s/x1n1m5wkvvuahijgkrp8ukhqekhdn79a
Clark, Molly; Nguyen, Jacqueline; Ta, Pauline; Tu, MichelleHigh School Student-Athlete Mental Health: An Evaluation of a 5-Week Curriculum Implemented by the William S. Hart Union High School District2024https://ucla.box.com/s/6gf2v8myha50dqne9gihbtzluy1qm3dy
Coria, Monserrat; Durrani, Ayesha; Fuentes, Sophia; Rodriguez, BeatrizEvaluation of P.S. I Love You Love4Life Social-Emotional Program Using the CASEL-Five Competencies2024https://ucla.box.com/s/mcorxeukz7h6s70si7k7wxsymaei5hnd
Dailey, Lucas; Kohandel-Shirazi, Keymeia; Perez, Reyna; Riggs, ProvidenceThe Effects of a Rainbow Club on Student’s Perceptions of School Climate at an LAUSD Elementary School 2024https://ucla.box.com/s/py8xut9i1l3arlcs6cm1xvto7leyk4u4
Garcia, Rebeca; Gonzalez, Clarissa; Lopez, MariaTrauma-Informed Care at Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice: A Legal Aid Community Agencies Serving Latina Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence2024https://ucla.box.com/s/0p942nuoq86jl1vcradot87kwb5slnc0
Henderson, Lauren; Hogan, Savanna; Maluia, LiveIt’s not fatness that’s killing people, it’s (medical) bias2024https://ucla.box.com/s/u5726zfg6ut7uxxvpahqz1j057r9joxm
Hogan, Kayla; Sherow, KamariaFacing the Impact of Trauma in Foster Care: Voices from Former Foster Youth and Social Workers2024https://ucla.box.com/s/m4rlibpjzoc3jsz69nuao6u3mqvkfxzt
Kim, Julia; Mayeda Laurel; Miller, NormaOlder But Not Wiser:Post-MSW Reflections on Missing Lessons On Aging at UCLA2024https://ucla.box.com/s/8w936j467n00b3e4a6n65xeevhzeatjd
Kukucka, Sam; Shaw, Angela; Thomson, EmmaSpreading the Word on Mental Health Services: A Study on Mental Healthcare Accessibility for Non-English Speakers in California2024https://ucla.box.com/s/iy1n5hjwx287p3tynmyovuj8wlltnz07
López, Chelsea; Rodriguez, Erika Estrada; Rivas-Lara, Stephanie; Ulloa-Flores, EstrellaAn Exploration of the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among College-Enrolled Latine Young Adults2024https://ucla.box.com/s/x1oo2j8fbfdrkygal1ttzz5895t8xfss
Maranian, Carolina; Balian, Ovsanna; Aderibigbe, Oreoluwa; Howard, ElisseSocial Media and Mental Health Influencers: Young Adults’ Help-Seeking and Motivation in Pursuing Therapy2024https://ucla.box.com/s/0ktbwzorhktwe7waw7q324rvz6k7gndf
Martinez, Claudia; Mirsky, Darla; Quiroz-Branscum, AngeloRadical Raving: Exploring harm reduction perceptions and strategies in EDM communities2024https://ucla.box.com/s/820ktn8p2x7pbyqi9qepns6tkfnj6voq
Terterian, Aleen; Hernandez, Cynthia; Fedorisin, HannahCultural Adaptations of School-Based Mental Health Interventions: Recommendations from a Systematic Review2024https://ucla.box.com/s/stf1sg6el1tcjxeg9m41a55ho1mp42gb
Timmerman, Jenna; Napoles, Juan Ramon; Lozano, Perla; Swain, TorreyNavigating Housing in the Child Welfare System: Narratives from LGBTQ Non-Minor Dependents2024https://ucla.box.com/s/mlznwciyuzzpoux4kxm8w73t4abkkj0b
Santacruz, Esteban Arellano; Gutierrez, Belen; Donate, RaulEvaluating the Perceived Effectiveness of PTBM Support Groups: A Study of LAUSD Middle School Students2024https://ucla.box.com/s/mg2i2loihnknmpumh4krudnyujghm299
Syeda, Haniya; Nguyen, Carolyn; Rocha, Nataly; Gonzalez, WaldoDeveloping a Needs Assessment at the Lennox School District2024https://ucla.box.com/s/corv4cpql8yit3b5x8dcx7tf3oh89vz9
Xu, Ashley; Saephan, Austin; Yeh, Lia Impact of Pre-Placement Consultations: An Evaluation of Adoptive Parent Preparedness and Placement Permanency2024https://ucla.box.com/s/4fnilyp5cu7wypzy12lyz6om8ewetzwk
Adan, Jesus; Valdez, Jessica; Valles, Nicolas; Vergara-De Vera, Kandice Formerly Incarcerated (FI) Students’ Access to Support within the UC System2023https://ucla.box.com/s/fhdt0xwpwqot3koz9fraqt4bcid2i1tq
Amabile, Claire; Macam, Samantha; Velasquez, Miranda“Taking them by the hand and walking with them”: A Phenomenological Study on
Supporting Girls in Gangs Across Los Angeles
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/q8im3xky5xt1jz8msuscvhqd5daj5dox
Armstrong, Keira; Taguchi, Danielle; Tran, VanSocial Determinants of Learning: Examining Adolescent Student Learning Outcomes
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/mpw34gbedekpnj2ok82k4h2cgtxv8dn4
Baggia, Sara; Junaidean, RahmaA Phenomenological Study on Muslim Chaplaincy in the University Setting2023https://ucla.box.com/s/mp7rhxbdhgwvm79n6ha0vfusnfv2ipjp
Beas, Ivan; Maxwell, Brittany; Montez, Anselmo; Rivera, MarioUtilizing Youth Voices: The Benefits and Challenges of P2P Programs Within Los Angeles
Unified School District
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/1hlaji12jswxl9ybz83yx15jboxm5lts
Cabonce, John; Fuller, Sam; Peña, Maggie; Takaha, AveryHelping You Helps Me: Measuring the Impacts on Adolescents Providing Online
Volunteer Peer Support Through the Teen Talk App
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/n40ob0xxu9ptcdjvjrpobd5n4pjzrg9s
Chase, Janessa; Gomez, Karen; Rodriguez, Atziry; Smith-Bocanegra, Meagan The Effects of Diabetes Camps on Psychosocial Wellbeing of Children with Type One
Diabetes and Their Families:
A Study of Camp Conrad Chinnock
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/mx63j9ifqradlgrx3zozkw6e0ze16ad5
Chavez Suchilt, Alejandro; Islam, Jhorna; Lagunas, Rosa; Nguyen, CatherineHomies Help Homies, Always: Understanding the Homeboy Industries Program
Through Photovoice
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/drtjn7ea1ttsko3qmsj5kilw9kemnu4f
Choe, Grace; Mazzucco, Alyssa; Plotkin, Sophia; Saavedra, BreannaComparing Psychotherapy and Complementary Integrative Health for Military Veterans
Diagnosed with PTSD
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/pfz8amvrep1zi9m1d1t0q16rj7w7q0ne
Collins, Gabby; Fernandez, Sacha; Medrano, Angela; Paige, Morgan “Emme”A Comparative Study of Healing Practices for Bisexual Women-Identified Survivors of
Relational Violence
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/5brxl4bpkk4ltdbw9dqyantzsdnnxj47
Corb, Rebecca; Keller, Morgan; Lang, Petra; Lucas, DaisyHow Does Childhood Peer Support Relate to Adult Subjective Well-being: A Retrospective
Study of Parental Divorce
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/yh1zm1p1ndspfxmkohxgupod85j3u5tu
Cocilion, Julia; Kwan, Tara; Liu, Yuqi (Lucy); Placourakis, SophiaOn the Margins of Society: Vulnerable Older Adults’ and Caregivers’ Perceptions on
Their Quality of Life
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/y88v19ubzzzpp107z5cpndrfl8slqqcr
Delgado Garcia, MayraLatinx/Hispanic Homelessness Before and After Covid-192023https://ucla.box.com/s/3o4rjudo05ax6efy5bk982zwvu7xlslm
Farrell, Fiona; Geminiano, Steven; Quiroz-Martinez, Jay How College Marks a Transition into Adulthood for AB 12 College Students2023https://ucla.box.com/s/9akhlagxrafkjc4ccscxpzhku8itebi0
Fernandez, Joana; Lewis, Loren; Gonzalez, MyrellaBuilding Relationships Rooted in Resistance and Action:
Youth Organizing for Police Free Schooling in Los Angeles County
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/14axhvdpoidpvqotwech2zka304qbl9l
Leary, Keenan; Martin, Tee; Hall, JCThe “Miracle” of Cash and Connection:
Unhoused Experiences of a Basic Income and Social Support Pilot Program
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/i1cblgrc4t8jvqvp3jym90k5y2pdeorb
Mitchell, Valena; Salgado, Miguel; Shah, Shaleen; Xie, YilinThe Impact of a School Mental Health Program on Students’ Help Seeking Behaviors
and Mental Wellbeing
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/0z245r1y3nkb7ffb3dxcmtswud3kez2i
Plummer, Joanna; Suarez, StephanieElizabeth House: Low-Income Single Mothers’ Service Needs Post-COVID-19 Pandemic2023https://ucla.box.com/s/pws6w7vrwzxjn3nf0ozhhcxdqfhyarp8
Reyes, Cameron; Sanchez, Clarissa; Valrey, ZoeResources, Support, and Friendship: A Qualitative Study of a Parent Support Group for
Neurodivergent Adults
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/q7tsb2sgoujuma8aql44tvodw6knm9ir
Sakamoto, Kento; Sanatkar, Noah; Vuong, Angelina; Yen, AshleyNarrative Study: Trans People of Color (TPOC) Undergraduate Students in California
Seeking and Maintaining Gender-Affirming Care
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/2k28oagmcuoflz6mzaf8vz090wld4paf
Smith, Alicia; Lazo, Breanna; Herrera, Dana; Rivas, NancyChildren at Work: A Look Inside Immigrant Households2023https://ucla.box.com/s/ow3we8jinjz167whm2e2mju33vop68ij
Tucker, Chyna; Mora, Julianna; Szafran, Patrycja; Koyama, SamanthaAssociations of Young Adult Perception of Caregiver Mental Health on Depression,
Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Romantic Relationship Satisfaction, & Social Support
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/9gy6p3uj3hu90xuo229c0rr12p0xefpd
Unknown (MSW Student Author names omitted for privacy)Involuntarily Celibate, Voluntarily Violent: Rhetoric Used Within the Incel Community2023https://ucla.box.com/s/f72ydaih6gwev7ea1ab45o1ipkx0hbqp
Yu, Caiyun; Cavlan, Ella; Wong, MarissaJuvenile Diversion is a “Second Chance”: Perceptions and Experiences of Youth
Participating in Parents, Educators/Teachers, and Students in Action (PESA)
2023https://ucla.box.com/s/mox23fvsfrznin3tyik7gkkpyr59v73j
Abzug, Mary; Akella, Anusha; Meshel-Wood, Chloe; Metzgar, AndreaDisparities in Perceptions of School-Based Mental Health Supports by Nontraditional School Type, Race, and Mental Health Symptomatology2022https://ucla.box.com/s/a09o8xhpopxnduerx5sqzamde8eh1h4i
Ahn, TaeminExamining Disproportionality in Adult Protective Services Decisions in Southern California2022https://ucla.box.com/s/oy48f6iz44g1imbz6xacdu88sndcj53m
Alejo, Carolina; Coronel, Brenda; Montoya, MarissaFamily-Related Stress and Social Support: The Experiences of Filipino American Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic2022https://ucla.box.com/s/0krax0gsqu95xlt5ojqg6fyy8xemal2s
Alfaro, Michelle; Miller, Aleetia; Palafox, Margarita RiosThe Voices of BGSA Scholars in UCLA’s First Start Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy 2022https://ucla.box.com/s/sy6xd7l7reqjq6pcer6zwffbdq7qk4ax
Andaya, Marlet; Bustos, Isabel; Luis, CarlaHerstories of Older Latinx Women in the U.S. Post Retirement2022https://ucla.box.com/s/cflukwccp45xuknqtiwgddg5c26pyqpw
Aramburo, Leslie; Comforti, Nina; Cortes, Daisy; Dixon, SavannaAssessing Needs of Low-Income Families with Young Children After COVID-19 to Inform Agency Programming 2022https://ucla.box.com/s/ykagl2kz11378zf2gqvic1cv3ep0vspy
Asaf, Sunny; Wright, CaelaProgram Evaluation for LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent Youth2022https://ucla.box.com/s/x6latamhmu465dkeau956yjswv9i9y85
Baeza, Jasmine; Gast, Kristen; Naranjo, Merlin Ereira“I Can’t Just Blame It on Outside Factors”: Perspectives on Racial Disproportionality and Bias within Los Angeles County’s Child Welfare System2022https://ucla.box.com/s/95et8ratwskwcs3ktloaehayflba5idx
Bass, Lien M.; Bravo, Nirvana; Forrest, Annalea; Newman, M. RoxeyAssessing Satisfaction with an Infant Mental Health Program for Foster Families2022https://ucla.box.com/s/jee9mc7wn0u8dtd96ytrlzo3a1q3gg78
Benicia, Norma; Carter, Tyrone L.; De La Cruz, Anai; Ramirez, HectorExploring Fatherhood Behind Bars: A Phenomenological Study on African-American/Black and Latino Incarcerated Men 2022https://ucla.box.com/s/ypwsltak5m7fihs6q5cte5ibfz7z7z0k
Bernal, Denisse; Escoto, Rebecca; Prescott, Alexandra; Vázquez, PriscillaExamining Mental Health Prevention Services, Barriers, and Implementation: Promoting Paths to Student Well-being in LAUSD2022https://ucla.box.com/s/mukurq6y3x01etib09israran12q8teo
Birk, Amrik; Carr, Amie; Ehrlich, Vannessa; Rodriguez, JohannaUCLA’s Bruin Guardian Scholar Program: The Effectiveness of University Campus-based Support Programs for Foster Youth Students2022https://ucla.box.com/s/sftjlbaspp6bq924sq0rangkj1x9xurt
Birtch, Brooke; Martinez, Tracy; Marvel, Daphne; Thomsen, MeganAdolescent Mental Health and its Association with Family and Peer Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic2022https://ucla.box.com/s/ao0ifydeoqnuwtkd9djk2emxaqcgilye
Bocarsly, Hannah; Medina, Anissa; Miller, Megan; Wein, RachelThe Relationship Between ACEs and Later Life Externalizing Behaviors2022https://ucla.box.com/s/ut4mnhtzj5r7q4hnw6243eo6ctjc0pw8
Bowen, Alex; Elgezawi, Nour; Heller, Sasha; Santamaria, GracielaClinician Turnover at the Seneca Family of Agencies2022https://ucla.box.com/s/goqabks89btxd2yp2nb7fxqu55cuqzmc
Bracamontes, Guadalupe; Miguel, Ana; Orellana, Silvia“A Community, That’s What we Are”: A Qualitative Study on Social Service Workers’ Perceptions Working With Pregnant Women at Risk for Post-Partum Depression2022https://ucla.box.com/s/mnwt215z9v2imdw46b3miev29ms9tihy
Brand, Sage; Comber, Audrey; Mendoza, Bela; Nguyen, AngelaThe Challenges of Former Foster Youth in California Graduate and Professional Programs2022https://ucla.box.com/s/xc5wo6nthzmdthew8epct2b0uihn1zjw
Brisbin, CalTobacco, Marijuana, and Terror Management: The Relationship Between COVID-Related Mortality Salience, Inhaled Substance Use, and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity2022https://ucla.box.com/s/0vz5idjndae9zlynjii3cti2vpt2w5vv
Cadena, Esteban; Estrada, Jessica; Gonzalez, Lucy; Menard, TeddyExamining the Usage and Perceived Satisfaction of Wellness Center Services on the Mental Health of Adolescents2022https://ucla.box.com/s/hs5h463lq91sz9xq1fmqns6aewycldjz
Callis, Madeline; Kazemi, Baraneh; Manzour, Yael; Palmer, RachelUse of Emotional and Instrumental Support on Teen Talk: an App-based Peer Support Forum for Adolescents2022https://ucla.box.com/s/2emh8oj81lngsk69jdb2blatg7suxs48
Cascione, Louisa; Molina, April; Rubin, Nora; Sharon, OliviaProgram Evaluation of Cheerful Helpers2022https://ucla.box.com/s/duc4do5a283eeswqasivrubs5kzsbjzj
Chang, Katianna; Millet, Victoria; Sangha, Kamal; White, JenniferReclaiming Black Motherhood: A Site of Resistance and Empowerment2022https://ucla.box.com/s/tx5tge9dv7br62lcsqyw3z3cm2ptwbcw
Compton, Brandy; Kessler, Emma; Lee, Angela; Redmond, RebeccaThe Effect of Neighborhood Collective Efficacy on the Relationship Between Paternal Incarceration and Juvenile Delinquency2022https://ucla.box.com/s/e5x2apnqudcpdofzbn6pspcmqusmz4ea
Dodson, Matt; Farias, Jessica; Toledo, Adrian; Venegas, TiffanyExploring Social Action Engagement among Graduate Social Work Students With Micro, Mezzo, or Macro Social Work Orientations 2022https://ucla.box.com/s/yr3p9sm2d04hqqpuggpb32ofp2kbw453
Escobedo, Angel De Luna; Hollopeter, Carlos; Valdivia, AdamAn Assessment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cultural Consciousness and Competency Within Partners in Care Staff2022https://ucla.box.com/s/kvt6e3n4lul2as5kzpf1d3o8jrqsj6wt
Geoghegan, Jacqueline Muñoz; Lopez, Rosamaria; Sakhalkar, Isha; Stans, Symona“Taught Me Nothing, Prepared Me Zero at All:” Sex Education Impact on LGBTQ+ College Students2022https://ucla.box.com/s/e9y3x0gpv5v38t0yrc8s5qrbqi4ugpso
Marrone, Benjamin; Mendiola, Marikit; Nguyen, Kevin L.; Rubury, CarrieCommunity-Based Organization Insights on Implementing a Closed-Loop Referral System to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences2022https://ucla.box.com/s/h2decd2zt2zz0va396unfkt3gtl9vh23
Martinez, Alessandra; Nguyen, Tram; Phu, Kanh; Reyes, Lou MarieThe Impact of Telehealth Services on Client Retention in Community-Based Substance Use Treatment Programs2022https://ucla.box.com/s/3gs8bhqou38fupejupgwopu2d8v2bzpg
Appell, Jessica; Glazkova, Lana; Heskin, Alyssa; Malkoukian, MichelleHow Trauma-Informed are Community-Based In-Prison Programs?2021https://ucla.box.com/s/jplcav8webbha7xpekha1t5lfui1uthx
Arnold, Gregory; Juarez, Lucia; Ollanik, Tyler; Macadamia, VanessaThe Impact of Transformative In-prison Workgroup Trauma-informed In-prison Programs2021https://ucla.box.com/s/2gjx86lv4bcluhcnzb2qmk5l4gygc5f5
Bolano, CarlDiscrimination and Health among Filipino Migrants and Non-Migrants: A Prospective Cohort Study2021https://ucla.box.com/s/1unj50rjr5k6g6n9wm5dwyi9els4kaon
Burton, Joseph W.; Homsy, Sarah E. Barriers to Physical Activity for Adults with Visual Impairments and Adults with Comorbid Visual Impairments and Intellectual Disabilities2021https://ucla.box.com/s/7yej9uo1gbouz96pnct9bcdrdb3dhz2k
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