The threat at home: extremists and terrorism Erroll Southers is an expert on domestic terrorism and former FBI official who wrote the book “Homegrown Violent Extremism” in which he discusses the threat of terrorism from extremist individuals and groups in the United States – i.e. “homegrown terrorism”. Southers is the USC Associate Senior Vice President […]
The COVID-19 omicron variant’s rapid spread caused tumult for holiday travel and back to work preparations for many Americans. Confusion over masking recommendations, vaccinations, boosters and safety protocols caused additional frustrations. USC faculty and researchers provide their expert opinions on the novelty of omicron, how it is affecting all sectors of the population and the […]
A USC Dornsife study finds that people who received a COVID-19 vaccine shot experienced a decrease in mental distress such as anxiety and depression. Contact: Jenesse Miller, 213-810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu COVID-19 vaccines are more than just a way to reduce infection from coronavirus. New results from an ongoing USC study show the shot in the arm brings […]
Integrated Behavioral Health Mental Health Community Health Worker Adults and Healthy Aging
Social work expert, focusing on the relationship between youth and familial ties.
• Police Social Work • Social Work and Public Safety • Mental Health and Well-being for Public Safety Professionals • Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy • Crisis Intervention • Interpersonal Communication • Leadership • Law enforcement Instruction • Integrated Behavioral Health
Expert on homelessness, housing, substance use, mental health, and other factors that influence health outcomes.
HIV and mental health Consumer representation in mental health services research Psychosocial services for people living with HIV in Rwandan military Interprofessional HIV education
30+ years working in the field of public child welfare Providing mental health services to trauma survivors Working with individuals on the autism spectrum and other neurodiverse individuals Conducting forensic psychological evaluations Working with individuals seeking asylum in the United States
Oral Health and Social Work Mental Health Children, Youth, and Adults Inter-professional Collaboration Immigration Cultural Humility
