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| The Buffalo Center for Social Research mission includes a commitment
to inform practice by ensuring that study findings with utility
are disseminated and integrated back into the practice community.
Our previously funded projects continue to build a legacy of meaningfully
impacting on practice, policy, and planning. This is an affirmation
of our commitment to transform research into real-world impact. |
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Buffalo Public Schools Summer School Evaluation
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| Description: |
Evaluation of the Buffalo Public Schools 2007 Extended School Day Summer School Program to determine the educational outcomes for students who participated in the program. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Catherine N. Dulmus, PhD
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Co-Investigator:
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Mansoor A. F. Kazi, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Buffalo Public Schools
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| Funding Period: |
11/1/2007 -
10/31/2008 |
| Funding Amount: |
$27,401 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Catherine N. Dulmus
716-829-3991 ext. 139
cdulmus@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Using the Sexual Life History Calendar to Study the Sexualities of Young Women Aging out of Foster Care
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| Description: |
This study seeks to examine adolescent sexuality in its larger social and temporal contexts as well as the meaning and significance that participants themselves attribute to various sexual experiences. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Fahs Beck Fund For Research and Experimentation
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| Funding Period: |
7/1/2007 -
6/30/2008 |
| Funding Amount: |
$15,000 |
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Contact:
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Laina Bay Cheng
716 645 3381
lb35@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Assessing the Impact of the Sexual Life History Calendar on Young Women's Sexual Subjectivity
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| Description: |
The study uses a groundbreaking methodology to explore the women's embedded understandings of their sexuality, allowing women to gain new perspective on their sexual experiences and history. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, PhD
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Funding Source:
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UB Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender
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| Funding Period: |
1/1/2007 -
12/31/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$3,000 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Laina Bay-Cheng
(716) 645-3381 ext. 234
lb35@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Development of Direct Care Staff Training Module
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| Description: |
This project is aimed at funding research assistants to develop research proposals that focus on the individuals with developmental disabilities and their focus area and submitting such proposals for funding. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Patrick Shannon, PhD
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Funding Source:
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People Inc
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| Funding Period: |
9/1/2006 -
8/31/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$26,231 |
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Contact:
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Patrick Shannon
716 645 3381
pshannon@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
The Initiation and Implementation of a Community Transition Team Approach for Chronically Homeless Adults
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| Description: |
Cazenovia Recovery Systems, Inc. is interested in enhancing its community-based programming for individuals residing in Visions Place by introducing a new team-based approach to strengthen the rehabilitation and support needs of the residents as they prepare for and transition to semi-independent or independent living. This project will implement the pre-program evaluation to establish baseline client data and program design information of Visions Place residents. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Mansoor A. F. Kazi, PhD
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Co-Investigator:
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Barbara A. Rittner, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Cazenovia Recovery
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| Funding Period: |
9/1/2006 -
8/31/2007 |
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Contact:
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Mansoor Kazi
716 645 3381 ext 232
mkazi@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Service Needs, Service Access, and Service Utilization among Transgender People: Consumer and Provider Perspectives
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| Description: |
This study is identifying the service needs, barriers to services, and the predictors of service use among transgender people from the perspectives of both transgender consumers and service providers. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Diane E. Elze, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Les Brun Research Endowment Fund
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| Funding Period: |
5/1/2006 -
6/30/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$13,194 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Diane Elze
716-645-3381 ext. 271
deelze@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
The Sexual Life History Calendar Project
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| Description: |
The Sexual Life History Calendar Project is an attempt to contribute to both our substantive knowledge regarding adolescent sexual experiences, particularly its contextualized causes, consequences, and meanings, as well as our methods for exploring such matter in the first place. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Les Brun Research Endowment Fund
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| Funding Period: |
5/1/2006 -
6/30/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$9,950 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Laina Bay-Cheng
716-645-3381 ext. 234
lb35@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Helping Every Adolescent Rally Together (HEART) for Mental Health
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| Description: |
H.E.A.R.T., comprised of Crisis Services, Music is Art, Healthy Community Alliance, and the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc., is a coalition offering a program to schools that is designed to increase awareness of mental health among adolescents who are dealing with issues related to suicide, relationships, alienation, loneliness, and bullying and how these issues may affect them individually, their peers, and their family members. This project will draft the evaluation strategy with the coalition partners and construct the survey instruments for the youth. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Mansoor A. F. Kazi, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Mental Health Association of Erie County
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| Funding Period: |
4/1/2006 -
12/31/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$15,000 |
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Contact:
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Mansoor Kazi
716 645 3381 ext. 232
mkazi@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Improving Identification and Treatment of Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Illness in Therapeutic Justice Courts
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| Description: |
The purpose of this project is to develop a Therapeutic Justice model that will maximize recovery and reduce recidivism among individuals treated for substance use disorders in the Drug Court setting by improving identification and effective treatment of co-occurring mental illness. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Hon. Mark G. Farrell, JD
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Co-Investigator:
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Thomas H. Nochajski, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Substance Abuse Policy Research Program
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| Funding Period: |
9/1/2005 -
9/30/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$339,508 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Thomas Nochajski
716-645-3381 ext. 237
thn@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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Project References:
Farrell, M. G., Aungst Weitzel, J., Nochajski, T. H. (2006, November).
Extending the Therapeutic Justice Model to problem gamblers.
Poster presented at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Aungst, J., Nochajski, T. H., Farrell, M. G. (2006, June).
Assessing mental health in a drug court.
Poster presented at the 29thAnnual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Baltimore, MD.
Aungst, J.C., Nochajski, T.H., and Farrell, M. G. (2006). Assessing mental health in a drug court. [Abstract].
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,
30(6), P610.
Farrell, M. G., Nochajski, T. H., Aungst, J. (2005, November).
Characteristics of drug court participants with additional mental health problems.
Poster presented at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Substance Abuse Policy and Research Project Annual Meeting, Tuscon, AZ.
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| Name: |
Erie County Family Treatment Court Evaluation
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| Description: |
The purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Family Treatment Court on reunification of parent with child/children, and on reduced risk of relapse for substance use disorders. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Thomas H. Nochajski, PhD
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Funding Source:
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The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy
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| Funding Period: |
6/1/2005 -
5/31/2006 |
| Funding Amount: |
$6,400 |
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Contact:
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Thomas Nochajski
71664 3381 ext 237
thn@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Developing a Culturally Sensitive Alcohol Measure for Elderly Korean Immigrants: A Focus Group Study
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| Description: |
This study aims to understand alcohol culture and alcohol problems among elderly Korean immigrants living in Toronto, Canada. Initial focus groups explored their perception and understanding about drinking in the context of host culture. In the second stage, individual data are collected to test culturally and age sensitive measures for the specific population. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Wooksoo Kim, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Les Brun Research Endowment Fund
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| Funding Period: |
4/1/2005 -
6/30/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$10,330 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Wooksoo Kim
716-645-3381 ext. 267
wkim5@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Healthy Living in Two Worlds
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| Description: |
This project collected baseline data from urban Native American youth and a subset of their caregivers on the health behaviors of these youth. In particular, the project gathered data on their dietary practices, physical activities, and recreational tobacco use. This information was used to develop a culturally grounded wellness curriculum for urban Native American youth ages 9-13. This curriculum was implemented in the summer of 2006 through a 5 week summer day camp. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Hilary N. Weaver, DSW
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Funding Source:
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NIH - National Cancer Institute
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| Funding Period: |
4/1/2005 -
3/31/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$100,000 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Hilary Weaver
716-645-3381 ext. 241
hweaver@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Home Care for Terminal Cancer: A Profile of Community Services in Western New York
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| Description: |
This project is an exploratory descriptive pilot study of home and community-based services for end of life care in the 8 counties of Western New York. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Deborah P. Waldrop, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Les Brun Research Endowment Fund
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| Funding Period: |
4/1/2005 -
6/30/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$5,722 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Deborah Waldrop
716-645-3381 ext. 270
dwaldrop@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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Project References:
Waldrop, D.P. (2006). At the eleventh hour: Psychosocial dynamics in short hospice stays.
The Gerontologist,
46,
106 - 114.
Waldrop, D.P. (2006). Social work practice in hospice. In B. Berkman (Ed.),
Handbook on aging and social work
(pp. - ). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
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| Name: |
Treatment of Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Constructivist Inquiry
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| Description: |
This study is an exploratory analysis of Hopevale Incorporated’s Parents and Child Trauma Program’s (PACT) use of the Risking Connections Trauma Framework to serve adolescents with developmental disabilities who have experienced trauma. It is a collaborative effort between Hopevale, Incorporated, Heritage Centers, Incorporated, and the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Patrick Shannon, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Les Brun Research Endowment Fund
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| Funding Period: |
4/1/2005 -
6/30/2007 |
| Funding Amount: |
$5,318 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Patrick Shannon
716-645-3381 ext. 242
pshannon@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Family Based Prevention for Children of Alcoholics
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| Description: |
This project is designed to test the effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) with children of alcohol dependent parents and to conduct etiological theory testing for children of alcohol dependent parents. |
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Principal Investigators:
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Thomas H. Nochajski, PhD
Brenda A. Miller, PhD
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Co-Investigator:
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Andrew Safyer, PhD
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Funding Source:
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NIH – National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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| Funding Period: |
6/1/2001 -
5/31/2006 |
| Funding Amount: |
$2,896,876 |
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Contact:
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Dr. Eugene Maguin
716-829-3991 ext. 138
emaguin@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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Project References:
De Wit, D.J., Maguin, E., Nochajski, T. H., Safyer, A., Macdonald, S., and Kumpfer, K. (2006, May).
An Outcome Evaluation of the Strengthening Families Program in Ontario, Canada.
Paper presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, San Antonio, TX.
Coyle, J., Nochajski, T. H., Maguin, E., Safyer, A., DeWit, D., Macdonald, S., & Kumpfer, K. (2006, January).
The Nature of Family Resilience.
Paper presented at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Maguin, E., Nochajski, T. H., De Wit, D. J., and Safyer, A. (2006). Strengthening family program (SFP) for COAs: Parenting and child behavior outcomes. [Abstract].
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,
30(6), Supplement, P770.
Nochajski, T. H., Maguin, E., De Wit, D. J., and Safyer, A. (2006). Family functioning and the impact of the strengthening families program (SFP) for families with an alcoholic. [Abstract].
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,
30(6), Supplement, P771.
Coyle, J., Nochajski, T. H., Maguin, E., Safyer, A., DeWit, D., Macdonald, S., & Kumpfer, K. (2005).
Identifying family resilience.
Paper presented at the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, Miami, FL.
Nochajski, T. H. (2005).
Children of Alcoholics and the Strengthening Families Program.
Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Clinical Trials Network Symposium, Baltimore, MD.
Nochajski, T., Maguin, E., DeWit, D., Macdonald, S., & Safyer, A. (2005).
Engagement, with a Family-Based Alcohol Prevention Program and Their Subsequent Outcomes at Posttest.
Paper presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, DC.
DeWitt, D., McKee, C., Nochajski, T. H., Safyer, A., Macdonald, S, Maguin, E., Kumpfer, K., Labella, C. (2004). Harmful parenting: A mediating mechanism linking parent psychopathology with social skill deficits in children. [Abstract].
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,
28(5), Supplement, P102.
Macdonald, S., DeWitt, D., Nochajski, T., McKee, C., Maguin, E., Safyer, A, & Kimpfer, K. (2004). The impact of a family-skills based intervention on dimensions of aggression. [Abstract].
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,
28(5), Supplement, P872.
Maguin, E., Safyer, A., Nochajski, T. H., DeWitt, D., Macdonald, S., & Kumpfer, K. (2004). The impact of a family-based alcohol prevention program on parenting behavior. [Abstract].
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,
28(5), Supplement, P873.
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| Name: |
At the Eleventh Hour: Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to Delayed Hospice Care for Terminally Ill Older Adults
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| Description: |
The purpose of this study was to explore how psychosocial factors, including interactions with the healthcare system, become barriers to timely hospice referral. The study investigated the perspectives of both hospice professionals and family caregivers who have provided late car about psychosocial factors that both contribute to and result from short hospice utilization. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Deborah P. Waldrop, PhD
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Funding Source:
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Hartford Faculty Scholars Program
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| Funding Period: |
4/1/2001 -
3/31/2003 |
| Funding Amount: |
$100,000 |
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Contact:
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Deborah Waldrop
716 645 3381
dwaldrop@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
Latino Community Behavioral Needs Assessment
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| Description: |
The purpose of this project was to provide a needs assessment including data and analysis of the prevalence and any demographic patterns of alcoholism, substance abuse, mental illness, and mental retardation/developmental disabilities in the Latino population. |
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Funding Source:
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Erie County Department of Mental Health
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| Funding Period: |
1/1/2001 -
12/31/2003 |
| Funding Amount: |
$27,000 |
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Contact:
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Eugene Maguin
716 829 3991 ext 138
emaguin@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
School of Social Work Mentoring Program
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| Description: |
This program was designed to assist local educational agencies and nonprofit, community-based organizations to initiate, expand, or improve mentoring programs for children with the greatest need, particularly those living in rural areas, high-crime areas, troubled home environments, or experiencing educational failure. |
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Funding Source:
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US Department of Education
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| Funding Period: |
10/2/2000 -
9/30/2003 |
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Contact:
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Eugene Maguin
716 829 3991 ext 138
emaguin@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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| Name: |
The VISA Center: Report on a Program for Students Suspended from the Buffalo Public Schools for Violent and/or Aggressive Behavior, Substance Abuse, or Weapons Possession
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| Description: |
This project was designed to offer suspended Buffalo public school children in grades 6-11 an opportunity to explore alternatives to violence-related behaviors within a two-week, structured, supportive environment. Assignment to the VISA Center was offered as an alternative to the regular program of academic support prescribed for students formally suspended from school. |
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Principal Investigator:
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Lawrence Shulman, EdD
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Co-Investigator:
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Eugene Maguin, PhD
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Funding Source:
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New York State Legislative Initiative Grant
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| Funding Period: |
9/1/2000 -
8/31/2001 |
| Funding Amount: |
$700,000 |
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Contact:
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Lawrence Shulman
716 645 3381 x 257
shulman@buffalo.edu
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| Currently Recruiting Subjects: |
No
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Project Reference:
Shulman, L. (2006).
VISA Report.
Buffalo, NY: University at Buffalo.
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