Research Projects

Advancing Social Work Knowledge

Research projects at the School of Social Welfare work toward advancing the science and knowledge base of social work through collaboration, curriculum, scholarship and research.
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Current Research Projects

  • Assessing the Acceptability, Feasibility, and Efficacy of a Novel Intervention …

    • PI: Bagwell-Gray, Meredith • Sponsor: American Cancer Society

  • Attachment Bio-Behavioral Catch-Up Early Childhood Initiative

    • PI: Mendenhall, A.N., Co-PI: Grube, Whitney • Sponsor: United Methodist Health Ministry Fund • Dates: 5/1/17 to 4/30/24

  • Care and Safety Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Home-Based Long-term …

    • PI: Wendel-Hummell, Carrie; Co-PIs: LaPierre, Tracey & Olds, Danielle • Sponsor: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) • Dates: 01/01/21 to 06/30/23

  • Cervical Cancer Prevention among Survivors of Partner Violence: Technological I…

    • PI: Bagwell-Gray, Meredith • Sponsor: KU Research • Dates: 7/1/20-6/20/2022

  • Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Initiative

    • PI: Barton, Jared; Co-PI: Byers, Kaela • Sponsor: Missouri Children's Trust Fund • Dates: 4/1/21-12/31/25

  • Evaluation for the Quality Improvement Center on Domestic Violence in Child Wel…

    • PI: Carlson, Juliana; Co-PIs: Akin, B. & Kepple, N. • Sponsors: Futures Without Violence and US Department of Health & Human Services • Dates: 09/30/16 to 09/29/21

  • Evaluation of Programs at KU Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center

    • PI: Brockman, J; Co-PI: Carlson, J. M. • Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health & Environment

  • Evaluation of THRIVE

    • PI: Naemi Jimenez, Pegah; Co-PI: Akin, Becci • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Dates: 8/15/2023-8/14/2028

  • Evaluation Services for Kansas Family First Prevention Services

    • PI: Byers, Kaela; Co-PIs: Akin, Becci; & Mendenhall, Amy; Gartska, Teri; & Barton, Jared • Sponsor: Kansas Department for Children and Families • Dates: 10/01/2019 - 6/30/2023

  • Evaluation Services for the Oklahoma Regional Partnership 3 Grant to Increase t…

    • PI: Brook, Jody; Co-PIs: Mendenhall, A.N. and Akin, Becci • Sponsor: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, SAMHSA, Administration on Children & Families

  • Fatherhood – Family-focused, Interconnected, Resilient & Essential (Fatherhood …

    • PI: Barton, Jared; Co-PIs: Byers, Kaela & Akin, Becci • Sponsor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Family Assistance • Dates: 10/1/2020-9/30/2025

  • Health, Food & Family

    • PI: Holmes, Cheryl • Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute • 11/1/21-4/30/23

  • Heartland Sexual Assault Policies & Prevention on Campuses Project

    • PI: Doan, A; Co-PIs: Carlson, J. M. and Mabachi, N. • Sponsor: US Department of Health & Human Services

  • Integrated Health Scholars

    • PI: Levy, Michelle; Co-PI: Matejkowski, Jason • Sponsor: Administration on Children & Families

  • Kansas BRAVE

    • PI: Naemi Jimenez, Pegah; Co-PI: Akin, Becci • Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families • Dates: 9/30/2023-9/29/2028

  • Kansas Serves Native American Families

    • PI: Levy, Michelle; Co-PI: Mendenhall, Amy • Sponsor: Administration on Children & Families • Dates: 09/29/17 to 09/29/22

  • Kansas Strong for Children & Families

    • PI: Akin, Becci; Co-PI: Byers, Kaela • Sponsor: Administration for Children & Families • Dates: 10/1/18 to 9/29/23

  • KinVest

    • PI: Akin, Becci; Co-PIs: Brown, Amanda & Byers, Kaela • Sponsor: U.S. HHS's Administration for Children and Families • Dates: 10/1/2021-9/29/2026

  • Migrant and Seasonal Agriculture Workers and Health Research:

    • PI: Holmes, Cheryl • Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

  • Missouri Safe Sleep Initiative

    • PI: Naemi Jimenez, Pegah; Co-PIs: Barton, Jared & Byers, Kaela • Sponsor: Missouri Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) • Dates: 10/1/21-6/30/25

  • Oklahoma Infant Toddler Court

    • PI: Liming, Kiley; Co-PI: Brook, Jody • Sponsor: Health Resources & Services Administration • Dates: 10/1/2022-10/1/2027

  • Results-Oriented Management (ROM)

    • PI: Barton, J.

  • Survivor Link

    • Enhancing the Public Health Response to Domestic Violence in the Context of COVID-19 • PI: Bagwell-Gray, Meredith • Sponsor: Public Health AmeriCorps • Dates: 8/1/2022-7/31/2023

  • Universal Prevention for Strong and Thriving Families (Family Strong)

    • PI: Byers, Kaela; Co-PIs: Cizek, Megan; Barton, Jared; Grube, Whitney; & Akin, Becci • Sponsor: U.S. DHHS Administration for Children and Families Children’s Bureau • Dates: 10/1/2021-9/29/2026

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