Christine Velez
Biographic Data
| ID | 4159318 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Christine Velez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Christine |
| FAMILY NAME | Velez |
| SIGNATURE | VELEZ C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Vermont |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7313-8380 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Lessons Learned From the Implementation of a Federal Behavioral Workforce Diversity Grant at a Predominantly White Institution
The Health Resources Services Administration's (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) grant program is a unique opportunity for social work programs, as well as other disciplines such as counseling, to address shortages in the behavioral health workforce and support integrated care approaches and interprofessional collaboration. BHWET programs support Anti-Racist, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Justice (ADEIJ) goal…
Application of the Indigenous evaluation framework to a university certificate program for building cultural awareness in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
This paper presents a case example of the Indigenous Evaluation Framework as applied to a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education pilot program. Indigenous methodologies include knowledge and data that are inclusive of historically marginalized groups, are highly meaningful, valid, and useful for all. A paradigm shift from Western evaluation methodologies to Indigenous evaluation is necessary when evaluating STEM progra…
Health Equity for Abenaki Indigenous People: Improving Access to Quality Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to learn about the Abenaki Indigenous communities' access to services, specifically, their beliefs and knowledge about different types of mental health and substance abuse services and supports within their communities. Methods: This was an exploratory qualitative study using a focus group approach. Two focus groups were conducted in spring 2020 with community members and tribal leaders from d…
Latinas Experiences with Sexual Satisfaction, Pleasure and Desire: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
While factors related to undesirable consequences of sexual activity for Latinas are well documented, Latinas’ experiences with sexual satisfaction and pleasure in the broader context of sexual health remain understudied. The objective of this study is to increase understanding around adult Latinas’ experiences with sexual satisfaction, pleasure, and desire. Participants were recruited via a combination of convenience and snowball sampling approa…
Environmental Reproductive Justice and Social Work Praxis
This paper highlights the value of an Environmental Reproductive Justice framework in social work and argues that environmental justice and reproductive justice should not be approached as two distinct issues. Because social work is a human right and social justice focused profession, it is uniquely poised to simultaneously address environmental justice issues impacting reproductive health and wellbeing. An Environmental Reproductive Justice fram…
Pregnant Migrant Latinas at the US Border: A Reproductive Justice Informed Analysis of ICE Health Service Policy During “Zero-Tolerance
No Sex in Social Work: (The Lack of) Human Sexuality Courses in US Social Work Education
No Sex in Social Work: (The Lack of) Human Sexuality Courses in US Social Work Education
Pregnant Migrant Latinas at the US Border: A Reproductive Justice Informed Analysis of ICE Health Service Policy During “Zero-Tolerance
Environmental Reproductive Justice and Social Work Praxis
This paper highlights the value of an Environmental Reproductive Justice framework in social work and argues that environmental justice and reproductive justice should not be approached as two distinct issues. Because social work is a human right and social justice focused profession, it is uniquely poised to simultaneously address environmental justice issues impacting reproductive health and wellbeing. An Environmental Reproductive Justice fram…
Application of the Indigenous evaluation framework to a university certificate program for building cultural awareness in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
This paper presents a case example of the Indigenous Evaluation Framework as applied to a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education pilot program. Indigenous methodologies include knowledge and data that are inclusive of historically marginalized groups, are highly meaningful, valid, and useful for all. A paradigm shift from Western evaluation methodologies to Indigenous evaluation is necessary when evaluating STEM progra…
Health Equity for Abenaki Indigenous People: Improving Access to Quality Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to learn about the Abenaki Indigenous communities' access to services, specifically, their beliefs and knowledge about different types of mental health and substance abuse services and supports within their communities. Methods: This was an exploratory qualitative study using a focus group approach. Two focus groups were conducted in spring 2020 with community members and tribal leaders from d…
Latinas Experiences with Sexual Satisfaction, Pleasure and Desire: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
While factors related to undesirable consequences of sexual activity for Latinas are well documented, Latinas’ experiences with sexual satisfaction and pleasure in the broader context of sexual health remain understudied. The objective of this study is to increase understanding around adult Latinas’ experiences with sexual satisfaction, pleasure, and desire. Participants were recruited via a combination of convenience and snowball sampling approa…
Environmental Reproductive Justice and Social Work Praxis
This paper highlights the value of an Environmental Reproductive Justice framework in social work and argues that environmental justice and reproductive justice should not be approached as two distinct issues. Because social work is a human right and social justice focused profession, it is uniquely poised to simultaneously address environmental justice issues impacting reproductive health and wellbeing. An Environmental Reproductive Justice fram…
Pregnant Migrant Latinas at the US Border: A Reproductive Justice Informed Analysis of ICE Health Service Policy During “Zero-Tolerance
No Sex in Social Work: (The Lack of) Human Sexuality Courses in US Social Work Education
Lessons Learned From the Implementation of a Federal Behavioral Workforce Diversity Grant at a Predominantly White Institution
The Health Resources Services Administration's (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) grant program is a unique opportunity for social work programs, as well as other disciplines such as counseling, to address shortages in the behavioral health workforce and support integrated care approaches and interprofessional collaboration. BHWET programs support Anti-Racist, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Justice (ADEIJ) goal…
Sociology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Social Work (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works)