Navigating and Coping with Stigma in Family Drug Treatment Court

Erin Mathios’ MPH thesis qualitatively analyzes experiences of stigma in Family Treatment Court.

Student ProjectFrancesca VesciaMay 17, 2021Student Training, Opioids, William T. Grant

BCTR Talks at Twelve: Protecting Families and Children in the Crosshairs of the Opioid Epidemic

The 2Gen team and Cornell Cooperative Extension-Tompkins discuss their research-practice partnership addressing the opioid epidemic.

EventFrancesca VesciaApril 23, 2021Practice, Research, Our Research, William T. Grant

State Child Welfare Policies and the Measurement of Child Maltreatment in the United States

State-level child welfare policies and practices affect what can be referred, investigated, and substantiated as child maltreatment, and these institutional factors vary across states and over time.

PublicationElizabeth DayApril 9, 2021Our Research, William T. Grant, Research, Policy

Practitioner Guide to Evidence-Based Programs for Children and Families

Learn about evidence-based programs and how to find EBPs that fit your community's needs.

ReportFrancesca VesciaNovember 27, 2020Practice, Parent Education, William T. Grant

Cultural Humility in Parent Ed

Lauren Kessler and Matthew Sheen assessed cultural humility in parent education curricula.

BlogFrancesca VesciaAugust 17, 2020Student Training, Practice, Parent Education, William T. Grant

Parenting Experiences and Parenting Education in Family Treatment Court

Initial findings from interviews with parents involved in the Tompkins County Family Treatment Court and Strengthening Families Program.

BriefFrancesca VesciaJuly 22, 2020Research, Our Research, William T. Grant

The Opioid Epidemic: An Overview

In recent years, the widespread and tragic misuse of opioids has become a public health epidemic.

BriefFrancesca VesciaFebruary 12, 2020Opioids, William T. Grant, Practice

The Opioid Epidemic: Warning Signs and Next Steps

It is not always easy to tell when people around us are struggling with drug use. If you are concerned about someone in your life, you can look out for the following warning signs and reach out to them.

BriefFrancesca VesciaFebruary 12, 2020Opioids, William T. Grant, Practice

The Opioid Epidemic: Supporting the Community and Reducing Stigma

People who use drugs are among the most stigmatized groups in our society. Stigma can result in people being rejected or feared by their peers.

BriefFrancesca VesciaFebruary 12, 2020Practice, Opioids, William T. Grant

The Opioid Epidemic: Safely Taking, Storing, and Disposing of Prescription Opioids

Opioids are used to treat short-term or chronic pain, so you may be prescribed them if you get surgery or experience an injury. Learn how to safely take, store, and dispose of prescription opioids with this brief.

BriefFrancesca VesciaFebruary 12, 2020Practice, Opioids, William T. Grant

The Opioid Epidemic: Safe Disposal of Syringes

People who inject opioid use either needles or syringes. Other individuals, such as people who have diabetes, also use these for medical reasons. These “sharps” require safe disposal.

BriefFrancesca VesciaFebruary 12, 2020Practice, Opioids, William T. Grant