Recent Faculty Presentations
Emlet, C. A. (2012). The Graying of HIV: Implications for Community Programs. Presented at the national Webinar, The Graying of HIV/AIDS: Community Resources for the Aging Network, United States Administration on Aging. Available at: http://go.usa.gov/ngp
Emlet, C. A., Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I & Kim , H-J (January 2012). Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Heath-Related Quality of Life In Older Adults Living with HIV Disease: Preliminary Results From the Caring and Aging with Pride Study. Presented as part of the symposium New Challenges In Social Work Research: Addressing Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults. Presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C.
Brennan, D. J., Emlet, C. A., Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Hart, T., Karapita, S.,Ibanez-Carrasco, F., & Rourke, S. (2012). Factors Associated with Mental Health Related Quality of Life Among Older Adults Living with HIV. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C.
Emlet, C. A., Brennan, D. J., Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Hart, T., Rourke, S.& Karapita, S. (2012). Correlates of HIV Stigma Among Older Adults Living with HIV Disease In Ontario, Canada. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C.
Casey, E. & Carlson, J. (2011) U.S. & Global Perspectives on Engaging Men in Violence Prevention: Strategies, Challenges, Trends. Presented at the Oregon Attorney General’s Office’s Roots of Change Conference. Portland, OR.
Emlet, C. A., Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., Kim, H-J. (November, 2011). "Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Health Related Quality of Life in Older Adults Living with HIV Disease." (November, 2011). Paper presented as part of the symposium Health Disparities and Resilience among LGBT Older Adults: Findings from a National Study, Boston, MA.
Emlet, C.A., Brennan, D.J., Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Hart, Trevor A., Karapita, S., Ibanez-Carrasco, F., Rourke, Sean B. (2011, November). "Protective and Risk Factors Associated with Stigma in a Population of Older Adults Living with HIV." Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Brennan, D.J., Emlet, C.A., Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Hart, Trevor A., Karapita, S.,Ibanez-Carrasco, F., Rourke, Sean B. (2011, November). "Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Older Adults Living with HIV." Electronic poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Emlet, C.A., Brennan, D.J, Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Hart, Trevor A., Karapita, S.,Ibanez-Carrasco, F., Rourke, Sean B. (2011, November). "Protective and Risk Factors Associated with Stigma in a Population of Older Adults Living with HIV in Ontario Canada." Paper presented at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.
Brennan, D.J., Emlet, C.A., Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Hart, Trevor A., Karapita, S., Ibanez-Carrasco, F., Rourke, Sean B. (2011, November). "Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Older Adults Living with HIV." Paper presented at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.
Etnyre, B., Harris, M.S., Martinez, A., Pulliam, S., & Ekshtut, B. "Cultural Considerations in Relationship Building." 2011-2012 Series, Intercultural Clinical Practice across All Phases Of Treatment, Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work, University of Washington, School of Social Work, Seattle, WA, November 9, 2011.
Harris, M. S., & Crofoot, Thomas. (April 17-20, 2011). Updates on Efforts to Reduce Disproportionality in Washington State, 29th Annual “Protecting Our Children” National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Anchorage, Alaska.
Emlet, C. A., Brennan, D. J., Brennenstuhl, S., Rueda, S., Karapita, S., Hart, T. A., Rourke, S. B. (April, 2011)."Protective and risk factors associated with HIV stigma in a population of older adults living with HIV." Presented at the 20th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Casey, E.A. (2011). "Engaging men as anti-violence allies: A study of U.S. Men’s Experiences." Paper presented at the American Men’s Studies Association Meeting, Kansas City, MO.
Carlson, J., Casey, E.A., Neugut, T & Tolman, R. (2011). "Engaging men as allies in ending violence against women: A qualitative analysis of global organizational practices." Paper presented at the American Men’s Studies Association Meeting, Kansas City, MO.
Harris, M.S., & Poe, L. (January 24 and 25, 2011)."Issues Impacting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children." Research Symposium on Issues Facing Children and Families of the Incarcerated and Incarcerated Parents, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.
Emlet, C.A. (January, 2011). Chair/Organizer, Emerging research in knowledge, prevention and care of older adults at-risk for or infected with HIV. Symposium presented at the 15th Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Tampa, Florida.
Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I., Kim, H-J., & Emlet, C.A. (January, 2011). "Over the rainbow: Addressing health disparities among LGBT older adults and their caregivers." Presented at the 15th Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Tampa, Florida.
Harris, M.S. (November 18, 2010). "Engaging African American Families in Family Court (Part II)." Guardian Ad Litem Training, Pierce County Superior Court, Tacoma, WA.
Fortinsky, R., Anderson, E., Emlet, C.A., & Golay, L. (November 2010). "Influence of Stigma, Depression, and Medication Self-efficacy on Adherence with Anti-retroviral Therapy in Older Adults Living with HIV/AIDS." Paper presented at the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, Colorado.
Harris, M.S. (November 3, 2010). "Researchers Think Tank: Reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Washington State." Washington State Family Policy Council, Cedarbrook Lodge, Seattle, WA.
Casey, E.A. & Ohler, K. (2010). "Bystander barriers: What male allies say about speaking up." Paper presented at the Paving A Rocky Road: Removing Barriers to Men’s Engagement National Conference, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.
Harris, M.S. (September 10, 2010). "Empowered for Success." Keynote Address (Mission Creek Summer 2010 Graduation). Mission Creek Corrections Facility for Women, Belfair, WA.
Casey, E.A. (2010) "Engaging men as anti-violence allies." Paper presented at the Annual Society for Social Work Research Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Harris, M.S. (February 18, 2010). “Engaging African American Families Involved in Family Court.” Guardian Ad Litem Training, Pierce County Superior Court, Tacoma, WA.
Casey, E.A. & Grove, J.K. (2009) "Meeting them where we were: Strategies for engaging and mentoring men in preventing men’s violence." Presented at the 34th NOMAS Conference on Men and Masculinity, Portland, OR.
Harris, M. S. (November 12, 2009). "Racial Disproportionality in the U.S. Child Welfare System." Respondents included a panel of UK social work academics and a service user: Dr. Donald Forrester, University of Bedfordshire; Christine Cocker, Middlesex University; Professor Lena Robinson, University of West Scotland; and Jacqueline Walker, Author and Service User, London. Middlesex University, School of Health and Social Sciences, Department of Mental Health and Social Work, London.
Brennan, M., Vance, D., Havlik, R. J., & Emlet, C. A. (November, 2009). "Aging with HIV: Challengesto Physical and Mental Wellness." Symposium presented at the 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of American, Atlanta, Georgia.
Emlet, C.A.., Hughes, A., Orel, N. & Buaulaurier, R. (November, 2009). "Service Provision to Older Adults Living with HIV/AIDS: Barriers and Opportunities." Symposium presented at the 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Georgia.
Harris, M. S. “Social-Emotional Development of Young Children.” Creating System Change in Early Childhood Mental Health Seminar: First 5 Fundamentals of Pierce County, Greater Lakes Mental Health Care, Lakewood, WA, October 23, 2009.
Harris, M. S. Implementation of the Remediation Plan (Summer 2009 Status Update) for the Washington State Racial Disproportionality Advisory Committee. Infant Mental Health Court Policy Group, Children’s Home Society, Seattle, WA, July 18, 2009.
Harris, M. S. "Disproportionality in Education and Employment Outcomes of Adult Foster Care Alumni. Summer Institute: Aging Out of the Child Welfare System—Experiences, Outcomes, and Interventions for Youth of Color." University of Pittsburg, School of Social Work, Center on Race and Social Problems, Pittsburg, PA, July 10, 2009.
Emlet, C.A.(June,2009). "Living with HIV/AIDS: Issues for Older Adults." Presented at the 16th Annual HIV Clinical Update Conference for Nurses. Seattle, WA.
Harris, M. S. & Crofoot, T. (April, 2009). “Native Americans and African Americans: Over-Represented in Washington State Child Welfare.” 27th Annual American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, April 19-22, Reno, Nevada.
Cummings, S. M., Kropf, N., Maramaldi, P., Yoon, E., DeCoster, V. & Emlet, C. (November, 2008). "Evidenced-Based Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults with Chronic Health Conditions." Symposium presented at the 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. November 21-25, National Harbor Maryland.
Emlet, C. A. & Tozay, S. (November, 2008). ""I Take Care of Myself, I Ain't Ready to Die: Resilience and Strengths in HIV-Infected Older Adults." A paper presented at the 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. November 21-25, National Harbor Maryland.
Emlet, C. A. & Gerkin, A. (November, 2008). "Serving Older Adults in the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: A Pilot Survey of Area Agencies on Aging in Washington State." Poster presented at the 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. November 21-25, National Harbor Maryland.
“"African Americans and Native Americans: Disproportionate Representation in State Child Welfare."” ( M. S. Harris & Tom Crofoot). 54th Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA, October 30, 2008-November 2, 2008.
“American Indians and African Americans: Overrepresentation in Child Welfare in Washington State.” (M. S. Harris & Tom Crofoot). Annual Conference of the American Indian Alaska Native Social Work Educators’ Association, Philadelphia, PA, October 30, 2008.
Emlet, C. A."Complications of Living Longer with HIV: The Impact on Long-term Survivors" on November 10, 2008. The lecture was also webcase nationally and can be found at: http://129.170.61.64/AIDS.htm.The lecture was supported by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the AIDS Education & Training Center for New Hampshire.
Emlet, C. A. (2008). "HIV, Aging and Stigma". Keynote address delivered at HIV and Aging in a Time of Uncertainty. A University of California, San Francisco Community Forum. San Francisco, CA., October 23, 2008.
Harris, M.S.(July 31, 2008). Testimony provided at "Hearing on Racial Disproportionality in Foster Care" to U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support. Washington, DC: B-318 Rayburn House Office Building. Dr. Harris was invited to testify at this hearing by Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA), Chairman-Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee.
Harris, M.S., & Judge Patricia Clark. "Washington State Disproportionality Advisory Committee: An Overview of the Work." Symposium on Racial Disproportionality, University of Washington, School of Law & Kane Hall, Seattle, WA, June 26 & 27, 2008.
Emlet,C.A. (June, 2008). The graying of HIV/AIDS: Challenges and Opportunities. Keynote address given at the Casey House Foundation Annual General Meeting, Toronto, Ontario Canada.
M.S. Harris, Marvin Charles, & Dan Comsia."Healthy Families & Communication: Increased Cohesion, Reduced Violence." Strengthening the Family Summit, Brockey Conference Center, South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA, March 25, 2008.
Little, J., Heckman, T.G. & Emlet,C.A. (March 2008). AIDS related shame in older adults living with HIV/AIDS. Poster presented at the 29th Annual Meeting and Scientific Session of the Society for Behavioral Medicine. San Diego, CA.
