Kimberly Bender
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View article: Feasibility of conducting a pilot randomized trial of a mindfulness-based intervention among sheltered young adults experiencing homelessness
Feasibility of conducting a pilot randomized trial of a mindfulness-based intervention among sheltered young adults experiencing homelessness Open
Purpose Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) are an underserved and difficult-to-reach population that experiences a disproportionate burden of trauma and stress compared to their housed peers. Prolonged trauma and stress can impact the d…
View article: Untangling Regional Disparities: HIV and STI Testing Patterns Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Seven U.S. Cities
Untangling Regional Disparities: HIV and STI Testing Patterns Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Seven U.S. Cities Open
Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) face elevated risks of HIV and STIs compared to their housed counterparts. HIV and STI testing services are pivotal for prevention and early detection. Investigating utilization rates and associated fa…
View article: “Fuck Capitalism”: Mutual Aid Participants’ Experiences of Burnout During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic
“Fuck Capitalism”: Mutual Aid Participants’ Experiences of Burnout During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Amidst the intentional failures of the U.S. government and social service systems to respond to the care and survival needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic, mutual aid—collective survival work which both aims to meet individual and commun…
View article: Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illnesses: Do They Address Co-Occurring Disorders?
Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illnesses: Do They Address Co-Occurring Disorders? Open
Practice guidelines are important tools for improving the delivery of evidence-based practices and reducing inappropriate variation in current treatment approaches. This study examined the degree to which guidelines targeted to the treatme…
View article: Introduction to the Special Section on Public Impact Scholarship in Social Work: A Conceptual Review and Call to Action
Introduction to the Special Section on Public Impact Scholarship in Social Work: A Conceptual Review and Call to Action Open
This article advances a longstanding dialogue on the relationship between academic scholarship and public life. Focusing on contributions from social work, we articulate a framework for conceptualizing public impact scholarship as characte…
View article: Feasibility of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention with Sheltered Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Feasibility of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention with Sheltered Youth Experiencing Homelessness Open
Objectives Evidence of the acceptability and potential efficacy of mindfulness strategies with at-risk youth is mounting. Yet only a few studies have assessed these strategies among youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). Methods We conduct…
View article: Strong-Arm Bullying Prior to Incarceration Among a Sample of Young Offenders
Strong-Arm Bullying Prior to Incarceration Among a Sample of Young Offenders Open
Most studies of bullying behavior have been conducted with general populations during childhood and early adolescence. Although incarcerated youth are at increased risk for bullying others, incarcerated youth in the United States have rare…
View article: Social Networking Technology Use and Engagement in HIV-Related Risk and Protective Behaviors Among Homeless Youth
Social Networking Technology Use and Engagement in HIV-Related Risk and Protective Behaviors Among Homeless Youth Open
Preliminary studies with homeless youth have found surprisingly pervasive social media use and suggest that youth's online interactions may be associated with their HIV-related risk and protective behaviors. As homeless youth are transient…