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Talks by Julie Guyot-Diangone

Presentation, 2021

Discussion of DEIA through a lens of the museum. Is the museum a neutral space or a value laden, ... more Discussion of DEIA through a lens of the museum. Is the museum a neutral space or a value laden, historicized experience? Two community-based, participatory research methods are introduced to enhance the relationship between the museum, its visitors, and the communities it features.

Smithsonian presentation, 2021

A discussion of the role of research in museum work and the ways in which it can enhance inclusiv... more A discussion of the role of research in museum work and the ways in which it can enhance inclusivity. It frames the use of community-based, participatory research methods by asking the question What Is A Museum?

The marginalized have historically been undercounted in the U.S. Census, resulting in the loss of... more The marginalized have historically been undercounted in the U.S. Census, resulting in the loss of much-needed federal funding for social services. This visual essay reviews issues that complicate the enumeration of the Undercounted, including: privacy concerns, the view of the census as another tool of oppression, and a pervasive lack of knowledge regarding the consequences of non-participation. The period of quarantine overlaps with Census 2020, providing the opportunity to make a difference.

The Coronavirus has already changed our collective lives in so many ways. All of our energy is un... more The Coronavirus has already changed our collective lives in so many ways. All of our energy is understandably focused on making it through the day. If we aren't counted in this year's census, we will feel a far greater impact in the loss of billions of dollars in federal funds for essential social programs for the next decade. The impact will be devastating for those most in need. This visual essay is a plea to respond to the 2020 Census within the context of a global pandemic. This primer is essentially a review of the Importance of the Count, who are among the Undercounted, and reasons why many of these populations are reluctant to participate in the Census.

Defying the usual deficits-based approach typically applied to aging populations, this work inter... more Defying the usual deficits-based approach typically applied to aging populations, this work interrogates definitions of trauma and uses the U.S. Civil Rights Movement as a case study to understanding the strengths that traumatic experiences may have on groups, particularly those which share a social justice mission.

A strengths-based approach to trauma that includes a case study from the Civil Rights Movement of... more A strengths-based approach to trauma that includes a case study from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, where facing adversity resulted in positive lifelong outcomes.

Key words: definitions of resilience, risk factors, Erikson

Papers by Julie Guyot-Diangone

<p>This article provides an overview of the phenomenon of child soldiers in war theaters ar... more <p>This article provides an overview of the phenomenon of child soldiers in war theaters around the world. Research studies are used to illustrate the deficits approach frequently applied to young people's involvement in armed combat. In addition to a review of the legal protections surrounding the involvement of children in armed conflict, this article broadens the discourse on child soldiers. Diversity is introduced to counter the monolithic characterization of the child soldier, including descriptions of the various forms, levels, and dimensions participation may take, affecting all spheres of life—providing a holistic, community-level view not limited to individualized intrapsychic experiences. The subject of the child soldier has been approached through scholarship from a number of disciplines and centers on reintegration practices, the use of children as a military strategy, the process of weaponizing children, children's moral development, and the use of traditional healing practices. Core social work ethics, along with the discipline's strengths-based approach to inquiry are employed to further counter the narrative of "brokenness" that is prevalent in these fields. The introduction of resilience factors is used to broaden awareness of the diversity of outcomes among the various cohorts studied. Childhood as a social construction is discussed, along with its Western-informed biases. Humanitarian aid and development bodies have structured educational programs and livelihood opportunities to assist former child soldiers reintegrate into post-conflict societies, and Western understandings of childhood influence the architecture of these efforts. Although protections surrounding the involvement of minors in armed conflict have grown, the use of child soldiers remains. The article uses the Convention of the Rights of the Child along with the African Charter on Children in Armed Conflict to help unpack the disparate meanings of what it means to be a child within various sociocultural contexts.</p>

Encyclopedia of Social Work

This article provides an overview of the phenomenon of labeling and stigma. Research studies are ... more This article provides an overview of the phenomenon of labeling and stigma. Research studies are used to illuminate the many ways devalued or discredited identities negatively affect the health and well-being of stigmatized groups and additionally burden the socially and economically marginalized. In addition to conveying an understanding of the social process by which a stigma is developed and the role that culture plays in defining and determining any given stigma, this article offers ways in which social work professionals may counter stigma through education/awareness campaigns and in routine client interactions. Anti-stigma work is presented from social justice and ethical perspectives. Stigma as a social construct is discussed, along with its link to discrimination and prejudice. The article helps to unpack the meaning of stigma, including descriptions of the various forms, levels, and dimensions it may take, affecting all spheres of life, including the social, psychological, ...

Encyclopedia of Social Work, 2016

Encyclopedia of Social Work, 2020

This article provides an overview of the phenomenon of child soldiers in war theaters around the ... more This article provides an overview of the phenomenon of child soldiers in war theaters around the world. Research studies are used to illustrate the deficits approach frequently applied to young people's involvement in armed combat. In addition to a review of the legal protections surrounding the involvement of children in armed conflict, this article broadens the discourse on child soldiers. Diversity is introduced to counter the monolithic characterization of the child soldier, including descriptions of the various forms, levels, and dimensions participation may take, affecting all spheres of life-providing a holistic, community-level view, not limited to individualized intrapsychic experiences. The subject of the child soldier has been approached through scholarship from a number of disciplines and that centers on reintegration practices, the use of children as a military strategy, the process of weaponizing children, their moral development, and the use of traditional healing practices. Core social work ethics, along with the discipline's strengths-based approach to inquiry are employed to further counter the narrative of "brokeness" that is prevalent in these fields. The introduction of resilience factors is used to broaden awareness of the diversity of outcomes among the various cohorts studied. Childhood as a social construction is discussed, along with its' Western-informed biases. Humanitarian aid and development bodies have structured educational programs and livelihood opportunities to assist former child soldiers reintegrate into post-conflict societies, while Western understandings of childhood influence the architecture of these efforts. Although protections surrounding the involvement of minors in armed conflict have grown, the use of child soldiers remains. The article uses the Convention of the Rights of the Child alongside the African Charter on Children in Armed Conflict to help unpack the disparate meanings of what it means to be a child within various sociocultural contexts.

Teaching Documents by Julie Guyot-Diangone

DOES Pilot Project Youth Workforce Development Training, 2020

▸ Define "professionalism" and learn more about what makes for a professional ▸ Understand the na... more ▸ Define "professionalism" and learn more about what makes for a professional ▸ Understand the nature of professionalism and internalize its values. ▸ Learn the value of engaging in consistently professional behavior in relationships with colleagues/peers, mentors, and clients. ▸ Acquire the necessary knowledge to implement professional practices in the workplace and other settings.

This course examines the key concepts and theories underpinning both social studies of childhood ... more This course examines the key concepts and theories underpinning both social studies of childhood and youth, and international development scholarship and practice. Significant attention is given to the social role and value placed on youth, the social construction of both "child(red)" and "youth" and how these understandings manifest programmatically within humanitarian aid and development enterprises. Students critically review the "trauma paradigm" and actively engage in participatory methods for use in practice. Special thanks to Dr. Giovanna Maria Dora Dore from whom I inherited this syllabus, and of course to Dr. Marisa O. Ensor, who originated it.