Research Projects

Research projects at the School of Social Welfare work towards advancing the science & knowledge base of social work through collaboration, curriculum, scholarship & research
Our research aligns with and draws from the School's Mission, Guiding Principles & Values
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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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