In a recent USA Today article, Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) shared her insight on Michigan State University (MSU) Coach Mel Tucker’s alleged sexual harassment of his colleague, activist Brenda Tracy. The university has currently suspended Tucker without pay. Excerpt from “Michigan State Football Coach Mel Tucker Accused of […]
In an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed, Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work shares a valuable tool for educators looking to process and change interpersonal, institutional, and systemic oppression: dreamstorming. Her technique, unique from brainstorming and daydreaming, empowers people who feel trapped or powerless into productive thinking and acting. Excerpt from […]
What is cultural betrayal, and how does it affect Black women and girls who have survived sexual abuse? Jennifer M. Gómez, PhD, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), delivers an in-depth exploration of the topic in a new book published by the American Psychological Association. Titled “The Cultural Betrayal of […]
Jennifer M. Gómez, an assistant professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), is a contributing author to the new book, “Interpersonal Violence: The Social Work Response,” edited by Tricia Bent-Goodley. According to publisher NASW Press, the book highlights the need for social workers to understand the “evolving and persistent landscape of interpersonal violence,” and […]