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Papers by Erica Campbell

Urban Social Work, 2019

The national emergence of Black Lives Matter, the #CollegeBlackOut, and the #MeToo demonstrations... more The national emergence of Black Lives Matter, the #CollegeBlackOut, and the #MeToo demonstrations across university campuses as a response to race and gendered-related police brutality, violence against women, and racism has captured the need for social work education to develop spaces within the academic setting to foster knowledge of racial inequalities, create critical dialogue and personal reflection, broaden racial and social consciousness, and mobilize student activists. This article will suggest the usefulness of integrating a Black feminist framework into social work education and practice, demonstrate the importance of developing student-led Black feminist organizations as a catalyst for social change, and share student perspectives and involvement with the Black feminist organization.

About Campus: Enriching the Student Learning Experience, 2021

ARTMAKING CONSISTS of a multitude of visual art practices that allow the individual to express se... more ARTMAKING CONSISTS of a multitude of visual art practices that allow the individual to express self through introspection, and convey messages, share experiences, and communicate. Artmaking, specifically visual artmaking such as masked self-portraits serves as a useful tool allowing individuals to formulate meaning and self-identity, and express thoughts and emotions in a safe environment. Artmaking allows individuals to use materials, colors, elements, themes, and creativity to construct a narrative of self and identity. While the finished product is useful, the process and action of artmaking are essential to understanding the meaning and interpretation of self and identity. Several studies have explored the process of artmaking and attempted to model the cognitive, affective, behavioral, and contextual factors associated with the process of artmaking (Cawelti et al., 1992; Dudek & Cote, 1994; Kay, 1991; Sapp, 1992, 1995; Stohs, 1991). However, few studies have focused on describi...

The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning

Evaluation is an essential component in social work education. Student evaluations are a useful m... more Evaluation is an essential component in social work education. Student evaluations are a useful method to assess student and instructor performance. The study aimed to examine the perceptions of social work students’ views on their preparation and performance in a social work statistics course. The study consisted of 113 social work students admitted to the Bachelor of Social Work program at a small HBCU located in a rural community. In this study, a quantitative, descriptive research design was used along with a self-administered student evaluation, and SPSS to describe and analyze social work students’ perceptions of their performance and preparation. The results concluded the majority of students (72%) did not meet with their instructor to seek assistance outside of the classroom setting. Approximately, 80% of the students also reported not attending academic tutoring services, however, 58% indicated the need for improvement in their grades. To conclude, the findings of the study...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to attract much attention and awareness as an increasin... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to attract much attention and awareness as an increasing social problem in the U.S. While intimate partner violence scholars and experts have developed an inclusive conceptualization of IPV, research highlights the need to construct a framework of IPV incorporating the sociocultural and sociohistorical contexts and narratives unique to racial and ethnic minority women. An inclusive discourse fully examining the complexities of IPV among racial and ethnic minority women is valuable to the development of quality services, interventions and prevention strategies aiming to serve racial and ethnic minority women

Journal of Sociological Research, Dec 18, 2017

Critical Race Theory (CRT) is both a theoretical and practical framework, which promotes a space ... more Critical Race Theory (CRT) is both a theoretical and practical framework, which promotes a space to deeply engage in discourses of race. CRT highlights the importance of conceptualizing race, racism, power dynamics and structural inequalities. Although the social work profession emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural and racial diversity into social work education, practice and research, the integration of CRT within social work will promote racial competency essential for social work professionals. This article reviewed 14 social work peer-reviewed articles exploring the need to integrate Critical Race Theory.

International journal for innovation education and research, 2014

The U.S. is transforming into a multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in which factors such as et... more The U.S. is transforming into a multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in which factors such as ethnicity and race are important variables to consider in social work practice and service provision to racial and ethnic minority populations. This multi-ethnic and multi-racial transformation presents many challenges for professional social work and counseling practitioners. It is important for practitioners to have a clear and concise definition of key concepts such as ethnicity and race in order to develop a sense of self-ethnic identity. This research study examines self-ethnic identity among a small sample of Midwest social work and counseling practitioners.

Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Journal of Gender Studies

The U.S. is transforming into a multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in which factors such as ra... more The U.S. is transforming into a multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in which factors such as race and ethnicity are important variables to consider in professional practice and service provision to racial and ethnic minority populations. This multi-racial and multi-ethnic transformation presents many challenges for professional social work and counseling practitioners providing services to racial and ethnic minority groups. This study examines Social Work's current Cultural Competency Model, proposing the need to integrate a model such as Critical Race Theory which promotes "racial competency" among practitioners serving racial and ethnic minority women domestic violence survivors. The research study surveys 175 practitioners providing services in four Midwest regions. Variables such as race, racial attitudes, ethnic identity, knowledge of domestic violence and understanding of Critical Race Theory are examined. Implications for social work practice and education are discussed.

Journal of Social Welfare and Human Rights

The United States continues to transform into a diverse multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in ... more The United States continues to transform into a diverse multi-racial and multi-ethnic society in which variables such as race, ethnicity and culture are both relevant and pressing variables to integrate and examine within pedagogies of education, practice and research. Fields of study such as social work, nursing, psychology, black studies, women's and gender studies and the medical field amongst many others have constructed educational missions and professional agendas recognizing the importance of valuing cultural and racial diversity, along with addressing the needs of marginalized communities, and justly and fairly serving racial and ethnic populations. Largely, social work, nursing, psychology, healthcare and nursing fields have adapted the Cultural Competency Model as a dominant paradigm to advance the cultural competency amongst educators, practitioners and researchers. The Cultural Competency Model highlights several standards essential for producing a framework that better serves and understands individuals of differing cultural backgrounds and identities. A few standards of the Cultural Competency Model includes: ethics and values, cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skills, service delivery, empowerment and advocacy, diverse workforce, professional education, language diversity, and cultural leadership (NASW, 2001). It is important to note the aforementioned standards are vital components of the Cultural Competency Model, however much of cultural competency pedagogy within the fields of social work, nursing, psychology and healthcare emphasizes a model highlighting cultural knowledge, cultural skills and cultural awareness.

Journal of Sociology and Social Work, 2014

Critical Race Theory, a theoretical framework and interpretive model, demonstrates to be a valuab... more Critical Race Theory, a theoretical framework and interpretive model, demonstrates to be a valuable tool of social justice that further promotes a space placing race in the center of analysis, proving to be a beneficial, yet a component that has not gain much recognition in the Social Work profession. This research study explores the need to integrate a model such as Critical Race Theory which promotes "racial competency" among practitioners serving racial and ethnic minorities. The research study surveys 175 social work and counseling practitioners providing services in four Midwest regions. The study examines practitioners' understanding of the significance and functionality of race.