CURRICULUM VITAE JINI L. ROBY 2166 JFSB, School of Social Work Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA Phone: (801)422-5085 Email: [email protected] Last Update: January 26, 2017
AREAS of SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
Global and national child welfare and child protection policy, research, programming and practice particularly pertaining to at-risk children and families, including: o Assessment and construction of national child protection systems, including legal, social welfare and informal sector components o Continuum of care and gatekeeping: . Family preservation and strengthening . Alternative care, including kinship care, foster care, domestic and intercountry adoption and informal care o Delivery mechanisms: . Family group conferencing . Case management o Social welfare workforce strengthening policy, training manual development and delivery of ToT and direct training Human trafficking in context of child protection and intercountry adoption Intersection of family law and social work Global social work education and workforce development
EDUCATION
JD 1990 Juris Doctorate. J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University. Editor, Journal of Public Law and Policy MSW 1984 Master of Social Work. Brigham Young University. Recipient: Ballif Professional Excellent Award MS 1984 Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brigham Young University. BSW 1977 Bachelors in Social Work. Brigham Young University. Major: Social work; Minor: Psychology.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2011-PRESENT: Professor, School of Social Work, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA. Teach courses on national and international social & child welfare policy; social work law & 2
theories of human behavior; conduct research (U.S. and international); publish in and review for academic journals; mentor students; and serve on department, college, university & professional committees. Sep-Dec 2009 Visiting Professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Taught Global Human Rights of Children course and conducted research activities. 2005-2010 Associate Professor, School of Social Work, BYU, Provo, Utah, USA. 1998-2005 Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, BYU, Provo, Utah, USA. 1990-1998 Adjunct Faculty, BYU School of Social Work, Provo, Utah. Taught Social Work & Family Law course from 1990 to 1994; and supervised field internship students from 1994-1998.
UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT
Social Work 630: Social Welfare Policy Social Work 631: Social Work and Family Law Social Work 620: Human Behavior in the Social Environment Social Work 200: Introduction to Social Work Social Work 595: Global Human Rights of Children (Univ. of Michigan) Social Work 585: Global Issues of Children at Risk Political Science 379R: Topics in International Relations Social Work 311: Family and Systems Interaction) Social Work 365 & 630: Social Welfare Programs and Services Social Work 366: Social Welfare Policy Analysis Social Work 464: Intervention with Clients of Diversity Social Work 496R: BSW Social Work Academic Internship Social Work 595R: Directed Research Social Work 654R/655R: MSW Field Seminar and Internship Social Work 623: Diversity Seminar Social Work 698R: Master’s Research Project International & Area Studies 397R: Topics in Int’l and Area Studies International & Area Studies 399R: Academic Internship International & Area Studies 599 R: Academic Internship International & Area Studies 695R: Directed Individual Study
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (non-academic)
2016 Consultant, Catholic Relief Services, KCHPF Project, Uganda. Review and further develop case management training materials
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and tools for reintegration of children from institutions. Develop a framework for assessing adequacy and quality of case management training. 2016 Consultant, Social Service Workforce Global Alliance. Evidence review on planning, developing and supporting social service workforce and strengthening the evidence matrix. Report available online: http://www.socialserviceworkforce.org/system/files/resource/files/Eviden ce%20Base%20on%20the%20Social%20Service%20Workforce_0.pdf 2016 Consultant, Family for Every Child. Review of research data and practices for strengthening families’ capacity to care for children, and effective intervention mechanisms. Included literature review and interviews with key informants in eight low- and middle-income countries. 2015-2016 Consultant, UNICEF Eastern and Southern African Region. Technical lead for Maestral International on a consultancy team to develop integrated case management assessment index, business model, and national strategy plan for Kenya, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. 2015-2016 Research Advisor, Catholic Relief Services. As part of the research team, provide guidance and advisement on the design, implementation and analysis of research on the factors related to institution-based care, reintegration and care leaving. 2015 Consultant, UNICEF Kenya. Solo consultant to advise relevant government organizations on policies, procedures, and steps in resolving issues related to the moratorium on resident and intercountry adoptions, and to advise and train relevant stakeholders on compliance with international standards. 2014-2015 Consultant, UNICEF Myanmar: As a part of a consulting team for Maestral International, create case management training modules and conduct general training and training of trainers, create a coaching package and train coaches and mentors, in anticipation of a national rollout. 2014-2015 Consultant, Buckner International: In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Ministry of Justice of Guatemala, work with a task force to create interdisciplinary training and continuing education curriculum for social workers and psychologists involved in child welfare/child protection services. 2013-2014 Consultant, UNICEF Malawi: In collaboration with the relevant government ministry and civil society actors, create, review, revise and update national case management framework, capacity development strategy, case management tools, training manual and procedures for the nation-wide rollout of case management services as a core mechanism of child protection.
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2013-2014 Reference Team Member, Family for Every Child: Technical advisor and team member to a consultancy by Family for Every Child for UNICEF and BCN on Working Paper on the Role of Gatekeeping Mechanisms on Strengthening Family-based Care and Reforming Alternative Care Systems. 2013 Consultant, UNICEF Egypt. In collaboration with government and other stakeholders, developed a strategy to institutionalize social work and case management practices in the delivery of child protection services. 2012-2013 Consultant, UNICEF Ethiopia. Assessed the current state of social work education in Ethiopia for the Ministries of Education and Labour to aid in their effort to update and standardize the national curricula, competencies and occupational standards for training social welfare workforce. 2012 Consultant, UNICEF Nepal. Worked with a group of national consultants to conduct national mapping and assessment of current child protection policies, procedures and programs; conducted training to sensitize GO and NGO stakeholders regarding child protection systems and drafted short & long term approaches to establishing a holistic child protection system; produced evidence-based advocacy material. 2011-2012 Consultant, UNICEF Ethiopia. Worked with a national working group to establish a comprehensive set of legally binding procedures applicable to child welfare processes leading up to and including intercountry adoptions. 2010 Consultant, UNICEF New York Headquarters. Developed a discussion paper addressing legal and social protection for children in informal care throughout the world, available at http://www.unicef.org/protection/Informal_care_discussion_paper _final.pdf 2009-2010: Consultant, UNICEF Cambodia. Assisted the Ministry of Social and Veterans Affairs in drafting the ministerial regulations and procedures to deliver holistic child protection services, including domestic and intercountry adoptions. Involved seven month participatory process including writing implementation manual and tools, tracking systems, and training the trainers and key practitioners. 2008-2013: Senior Program Specialist, Fulbright Scholar Program, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, United States Department of State (on roster since 2008). Available upon request by developing nation to educate, research and provide technical support for up to six weeks on location. 2007: Trainer, UNICEF Guatemala. Conducted training for the legal sector prior to their implementation of the Hague Convention on
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the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoptions. 2000-2004: Consultant, Republic of Marshall Islands. Assisted in drafting intercountry adoption law; provided guidance on the establishment of a central authority; trained staff in operationalizing the central authority; conducted adoption-related research. 1994-1998: Attorney Guardian ad Litem, Represented the best interests of abused and neglected children as court-appointed attorney for children in the state’s child welfare system. Responsibilities included legal representation of children from the beginning of state intervention to permanency and case closure. Often interacted with the juvenile justice system. 1992-1994 Private Practice of Law, Focus: family law, child welfare, and juvenile law. 1990-1991 Associate Attorney, Law firm of Woodbury, Jensen, Kesler & Swinton, Salt Lake City, Utah, with focus on commercial litigation and international business law 1999 Law Intern, law firm of Woodbury, Jensen, Kesler & Swinton, Salt Lake City, Utah. Summer position doing research and writing memos and briefs. 1988 Interim Director, Center for Women and Children in Crisis, Provo, Utah. Notable program expansions included a victim advocate, childcare services, parenting education, and a children’s therapeutic group. 1984-1986 Founder/Director, Family Support and Treatment Center, Orem, Utah. Obtained grants, founded and directed a non-profit agency to prevent and treat child abuse, including parenting skills education, a crisis nursery, emergency shelter for abused & neglected children, referral and case management services. Interfaced with state child welfare. 1983-1984 Graduate intern, Division of Family Services, Department of Social Services, State of Utah. Provided case management and referral services to victims of domestic violence, designed and facilitated a group with women experiencing abuse, served on a statewide legislative task force (efforts resulted in passing major legislation to recognize and assist victims of domestic violence). 1982-1985 Adoption Specialist, World Association of Children and Adoptive Parents (WACAP), Seattle, Washington. Conducted adoptive home studies and pre- and post-adoption education as its social worker in Utah. 1980-1981 Case Manager and Substance Abuse Counselor : Ventura County Substance Abuse program, Ventura, California. Provided individual assistance to clients who were court-mandated, provided reports to courts, conducted psycho-educational groups.
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1977-1980 Case Manager and Substance Abuse Specialist, Utah State Prison Medium Security Alcohol Unit. Provided case management and co-facilitated groups for clients with past history of substance abuse, with a goal of life style change within the prison and after release.
OTHER INTERNATIONAL SERVICE & DESIGNATIONS
2015. Hosted by UNICEF Indonesia to present on alternative care and national child protection strategy. Lauren Rumble requested this. 2014. Reported as the most prolific academic author of peer reviewed international social work research articles in the United States, by a study published in Journal of Social Work Education (top tier academic journal) 2014: Requested to serve as a member of the roundtable discussion hosted by the Better Care Network (by CP MERG Technical Working Group) on the use of DHS and MICS data to improve knowledge and programming for vulnerable children. 2014-current: Conducting research on the comparative outcomes of children who have been reunified vs remaining in care institutions, and the reunification process in Ghana 2013: Conducted research on the role of Ubuntu in South African society 2013: Planned an international conference on children and youth as co- conference chair for the Asian and Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association. 2013: Served as co-chair of a social work conference in Cambodia. 2012: Served on the panel of judges for proposals submitted by U.S. schools of social work to partner with schools of social work in China. 2011-2012: Served on conference committee of the Asia Pacific Association of Social Work Educators to host a conference on developing social work education in China and Vietnam. 2012: Obtained funding for, and led a group of experts in providing a one- week pilot training on facilitating Family Group Conferencing to government and NGO workers in Guatemala. 2010-2011: Served as a member of the Way Forward Project Committee organized by the Congressional Coalition on Intercountry Adoption, and authored the chapter on Ethiopia. 2008: Designated as Senior Specialist for the Fulbright Program of the United States Department of State, representing acknowledgment of top expertise in one’s field, ready to assist other nations. 2007: Technical trainer for UNICEF, Guatemala child welfare crisis with focus on inter-country adoption. 2007: Conducted will writing and memory-book writing projects with law and social work students, resulting in 300 legally binding wills and 350 D:\Docs\2017-07-19\03310e1bff3847936782b11730f815f5.docx 1/9/2018 7
memory books being written for clients of The AIDS Support Organization in Entebbe, Uganda. 2005-2006: Provided external evaluation of a family preservation program in Uganda. 2005-present: Consultant to several developing countries on child welfare and intercountry adoption law and practice. 1999-2004: Consultant to the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) on adoption law and policy; authored the nation’s comprehensive adoption code and guided the establishment of a central government authority to oversee child welfare services 2000-present: Often requested to present to local judges and attorneys on international adoption laws and practices; and to serve as expert witness and consultant to legal and social work communities 2000-present: Research on child and family welfare issues throughout Africa, Asia and Pacific with resulting publications.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals *indicates publications with student co-author(s)
1. Stuckenbruck, D. & Roby, J. (in press). Navigating uncharted terrain: Domestic adoptions in Kenya. Child and Family Social Work. 2. Roby, J. & Vincent, M. (in press). Federal and state responses to domestic minor sex trafficking: The evolution of policy. Social Work. * 3. Jensen, T., Shafer, K., Roby, J. & Roby, C.Y. (2016). Clinical efficacy for sex offender populations. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 31(10), 1971- 1978. 4. Rotabi, K. S., Roby, J. L., & Bunkers, K. M. (2016). Altruistic Exploitation: Orphan Tourism and Global Social Work. British Journal of Social Work, bcv147. 5. Roby, J.L., Erickson, L.D. & Nagaishi, C. (2016). Education for children in sub-Saharan Africa: Predictors impacting school attendance, Children and Youth Services Review. Doi 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.03.002 Published on-line March 2, 2016. * 6. Brown, T.W. & Roby, J.L. (2016) Exploitation of Intercountry Adoption: Toward Common Understanding and Action, Adoption Quarterly, 19:2, 63- 80, DOI: 10.1080/10926755.2015.1088107 7. Jensen, T., Shafer, K., Roby, C.Y. & Roby, J. (2015). Sex offender populations and clinical efficacy: A response to Rosky. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Published at http://jiv.sagepub.com.erl.lib.byu.edu/content/early/2015/02/09/0886260 515570753.full.pdf+html DOI: 10.1177/0886260515570753*
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8. Jensen, T., Shafer, K., Roby, C.Y. & Roby, J. (2015). Sexual history disclosure polygraph outcomes: Do juveniles and adult sex offenders differ? Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30 (6), 928-944. DOI: 10.1177/0886260514539766* 9. Roby, J., Pennell, J., Rotabi, K., Bunkers, K., & Ucles, S. (2014). Pilot training and contextual adaptation of family group conferencing model: Early evidence from Guatemala. British Journal of Social Work, Advance Access Published June 18, 2014. Available at http://bjsw.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2014/06/18/bjsw.bcu053.full. pdf+html. Doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcu053. 10. Roby, J., Shaw, S., & High-George, L. (2014). Perception of food and labor equity among orphans living in kin care in Uganda.* International Journal of Social Welfare 23 (2), 205-214. 11. Roby, J., Rotabi, K., & Bunkers, K. (2013). Social justice and intercountry adoption: The role of U.S. social work community. Social Work, 58 (4), 295-303. 12. Rotabi, K. S., Pennell, J., Roby, J. L., & Bunkers, K. M. (2012). Family Group Conferencing as a culturally adaptable intervention: Reforming intercountry adoption in Guatemala. International Social Work, 55 (3), 402-416. doi: 10.1177/0020872812437229 13. Dyer, K., Roby, J., Mupedziswa, R. & Day, R. (2011). Father involvement in Botswana: How adolescents perceive father presence and support. Families in Society 92 (4), 426-431. doi: 10.1606/1044-3894.4168* 14. Haber, D., Roby, J. and George, L. (2011). Stigma by association: The effects of caring for HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa. Health and Social Care in the Community. 19 (5), 541-549. doi: 10.1111/j.1365- 2524.2011.01002.x* 15. Adamson, M. & Roby, J. (2011). Parental loss and hope among orphaned children in South Africa: A pilot study. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies 6 (1), 28-38.* 16. Roby, J. & Maistry (2010). The spirituality of vulnerable children in South Africa: Implications for social development and welfare. African Journal of Social Development 25 (2), 11-40. 17. Roby, J. & White, H. (2010). Adoption activities on the internet: A call for regulation. Social Work, 55 (3), 203-212.* 18. Hodge, D. & Roby, J. (2010). Sub-Saharan African women living with HIV/AIDS: An exploration of general and spiritual coping strategies. Social Work, 55 (1), 27-37. 19. Roby, J. & Ife, J. (2009). Human rights, politics and intercountry adoption: An examination of two sending countries. International Social Work 52 (2), 661-671. 20. Roby, J. & Tanner, J. (2009). Supply and demand: Prostitution and sexual trafficking in northern Thailand, Geography Compass, 3 (1), 89-107.*
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21. Roby, J., Shaw, S., Chemonges, E. & Hooley, C. (2009). Changing patterns of family care in Africa: Father absence and patrilineal neglect in the face of HIV/AIDS. Families in Society 90 (1), 97-119* 22. Roby, J., Lambert, M., & Lambert, J. (2008). Barriers to girls’ education in Mozambique at the family and community levels: An exploratory study International Journal of Social Welfare 18 (4), 342-353.* 23. Roby, J., Turley, J. & Garrick, J. (2008). The U.S. response to human trafficking: Is it enough? Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Services, 6 (4), 508-525.* 24. Roby, J. & Shaw, S. (2008). An evaluation of a community-based orphan care program in Uganda. Families in Society (89) 1, 119-128.* 25. Roby, J. (2007). From rhetoric to best practice: Children’s rights in intercountry adoption. 27 Children’s Legal Rights Journal, 48-71 (ABA Center on Children & the Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law). 26. Nelson, C. & Roby, J. (2007). Institutionalized child abuse: The use of child soldiers. International Social Work 50 (6), 740-754.* 27. Shaw, S. & Roby, J. (2007). Child care perspectives of caregivers raising orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda. Journal of Social Development in Africa, 22 (2), 9-34* 28. Roby, J. & Cochran, J. (2007). Child-headed households in Mozambique: Towards developing needs-based policy and practice. Social Development Issues 29 (3), 19-32* 29. Roby, J. & Eddleman, N. (2007). When she is gone: Child placing options and plans of Mozambican mothers with terminal illness. Families in Society 88 (2), 292-301.* 30. Roby, J. & Shaw, S. (2006). The African orphan crisis and international adoption. Social Work, 51 (3), 199-210.* 31. Roby, J. & Whittenburg, K. (2005). The feasibility of intra-family and in- country adoptions in the Marshall Islands. Families in Society 86 (4), 547- 557.* 32. Roby, J., Wyatt, J. & Pettys, G. (2005). Openness in international adoptions: The experience of families in Marshall Islands—U.S. Adoptions, Adoption Quarterly 8 (3), 47-71.* 33. Roby, J. (2005). Women and children in the global sex trade: Toward more effective policy. International Social Work 48 (2), 136-147. 34. Roby, J. (2004). Understanding sending country’s traditions and policies in international adoptions: Avoiding legal and cultural pitfalls. Journal of Law and Family Studies 6 (2), 303-322. 35. Ward, M. & Roby, J. (2004). Commercial sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines. Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development 14 (2), 19-31.* 36. Roby, J. & Woodsen, K. (2004). A study of a breastfeeding education intervention among Spanish speaking families. Social Work in Health Care 40 (1), 15-31.*
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37. Roby, J. & Panos, P. (2004). Recent developments in laws and ethics concerning video-supervision of international field students. Journal of Technology in Social Services 22 (4), 73-91. 38. Walton, E., Roby, J., Sullivan, R., & Frandsen, A. (2003). The extended family: Reviewing an invaluable resource, Family Preservation Journal, 7, 117-130.* 39. Walton, E., Roby, J., Frandsen, A., & Davidson, R. (2003). Strengthening at-risk families by involving the extended family. Journal of Family Social Work, 7 (4), 1-21.* 40. Roby, J. & Matsumura, S. (2002). If I give you my child, aren’t we family? A study of birthmothers participating in Marshall Islands—U.S. adoptions. Adoption Quarterly, 5 (4), 7-31.* 41. Panos, P., Panos, A., Cox, S, Roby, J., & Matheson, K. (2002). Ethical issues concerning the use of videoconferencing to supervise international social work field practicum students. Journal of Social Work Education, 38 (3), 421-437. 42. Roby, J. (2001). Child welfare workers in the legal arena: What works, what doesn’t. Child and Youth Care Forum, 30 (5), 305-319. 43. Roby, J. & Sullivan, R. (2001). Adult protection service laws: A comparison of state statutes from referral to case closure. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect 12 (3/4), 17-51.*
Book Chapters
1. Roby, J. & Brown, T. (2015). Birthmothers as victims of human trafficking in intercountry adoption. In Ballard, R. L., Goodno, N. H., Cochran, Jr., R. F, & Milbrandt, J. A. (Eds.). The Intercountry Adoption Debate: Dialogues Across Disciplines, p. 303-329. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.* 2. Maistry, M. & Roby, J. (2013). Spirituality, Ubuntu, and Social Development: Lessons learned from vulnerable children in South Africa. In Wolhuter, C.C. (Ed.), South Africa in Focus: Economic, Political and Social Issues. 13-30, Nova Publishers: Hauppauge, NY. 3. Roby, J. & Maskew, T. (2012). Human rights considerations in intercountry adoption: The children and families of Cambodia and Marshall Islands. In Gibbons, J. & Rotabi, K. (Eds.), Intercountry adoption: Policies, practices, and outcomes. Ashgate Publishing: Surrey, UK. 4. Roby, J. (2012). Human Trafficking. In Healy, L.M. & Link, R. J. (Eds), Handbook of International Social Work. Oxford University Press: New York. 5. Mupedziswa, R., Roby, J. & Dyer, K. (2011). From the horse’s mouth: Views of Adolescents in Botswana on father involvement in their upbringing. In Maundeni, T. & Nnyepi, M. (Eds), Thari ya bana: Relections on Children in Botswana, 32-37. UNICEF Botswana: Gabarone.*
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6. Walton, E. & Roby, J. (2003). The Utah family group conferencing model. In Merkel-Holguin (Ed.) Promising results, potential new directions: International FGDM research and evaluation in child welfare, a special issue of Protecting Children, 18(1, 2), 87-89.
Invited Publications (inclusive of commissioned work)
1. Roby, J. (2016). The Evidence Based on Social Service Workforce: Current evidence, gaps and research direction. Social Service Workforce Global Alliance. 2. Roby, J. (2015). Valores, Conocimientos y Habilidades Interpersonales para la Proteccion de Ninez y Adolescencia: Manual del docente & Manual del estudiante (Values, knowledge and skills for the protection of children and adolescents: Manuals for the instructor and student). Organismo Judicial, Guatemala. Published as part of commissioned work for Buckner International, Dallas, Texas to be used in training Guatemala’s family court experts. 3. Roby, J. (2011). Children in informal alternative care: A discussion paper. Commissioned by Unicef HQ, New York and available on-line at http://www.unicef.org/protection/Informal_care_discussion_paper_final.pdf 4. Roby, J. (2012). Human trafficking in the United States: A case study of national policy and impact on victims. Social Dialogue, 2 (1), 22-31. International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), Hong Kong, China. 5. Roby, J. & Wetzel, J. (2009). Statement of the International Association of Schools of Social Work: Women and men in care-giving in the context of HIV/AIDS. Accepted as official statement if IASSW by the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women. 6. Roby, J. (2007). Cultural side of human trafficking. Bridges Magazine, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, Brigham Young University, Winter 2007, 6-7. 7. Roby, J. (2006). Global child trafficking: The family factors. Proceedings of the 7th Annual World Family Policy Forum. Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. 8. Roby, J. (2004). Seeing I Go Childless, in The power of His redemption: Talks from the 2003 BYU Women’s Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book 9. Roby, J., Buxton, M.S., Harrison, B.K., Roby, C., Spangler, D.L., Stallings, N.C., & Walton, E. (2000). Awareness of Abuse in the Family, in D.C. Dollahite (ed.), Strengthening Our Families, An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family (pp.253-265). SLC, UT: Bookcraft. 10. Roby, J., Buxton, M.S., Harrison, B.K., Roby, C., Spangler, D.L., Stallings, N.C., & Walton, E. (2000), Preventing and Healing from Abuse, in D.C.
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Dollahite (ed.), Strengthening Our Families, An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family (pp. 266-277). SLC, UT: Bookcraft. 11. Cox, S. & Roby, J. (2000), Government Resources and Policies to Maintain and Strengthen Families, in D.C. Dollahite (ed.), Strengthening Our Families, An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family (pp. 331- 40). SLC, UT: Bookcraft.
Peer Reviewed Book Reviews 1. Roby, J. (2008). The Adoption Connection by Laura Christianson, Winepress Publishing, Enumclaw, WA. Adoption Quarterly 11 (2), 152- 153.
Professional Reports and Manuals
1. Roby, J. (2016). Effective methods for family strengthening and interventions. For Family for Every Child. 2. Roby, J. (2016). Manual for Para Social Worker Training. For UNICEF Indonesia. 3. Roby, J. (2016). Manual for training Professional Social Workers for Child and Family Strengthening Pilot Project. For UNICEF Indonesia. 4. Roby, J. & Philbrick, W.C. (2015). Literature review of case management in eastern and southern Africa. Part of the ESARO UNICEF Integrated Case Management project. 5. Roby, J. (2015). Coaching and Mentoring manual for Case Management. For Unicef Myanmar and the Department of Social Welfare, Myanmar. 6. Roby, J. (2015). Evaluation of the intercountry adoption system in Kenya with recommendations for reform. For Unicef Kenya. 7. Roby, J. (2014). As consultant for UNICEF Malawi, Policy Framework, Training Manual, Tools, and National Strategy Document for Case Management. 8. Family for Every Child (2014)—I was technical advisor and partial co- author—on a Discussion paper on Gatekeeping for UNICEF and BCN. 9. Roby, J. (2013). Case management in Egypt: An analysis and development strategy. Draft paper for developing and institutionalizing social work and case management in Egypt’s child protection system. 10. Roby, J. & Bunkers, K. (2013). Inception Report for the development of social welfare workforce training curricula, competencies and occupational standards in Ethiopia. Drafted as a consultant for IntraHealth, USA. 11. Roby, J. (2012), as consultant to UNICEF Nepal. Working Together to Create a Holistic Child Protection System. 12. Roby, J. (2012, as consultant to UNICEF Ethiopia). Manual of Procedures and Tools for Conducting Intercountry Adoptions.
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13. Roby, J. (2011). Procedures and guidelines for facilitating intercountry adoptions in Ethiopia. Draft paper for guiding inter-ministerial administration of intercountry adoptions for the government of Ethiopia. Drafted as consultant to UNICEF Ethiopia. 14. Roby, J. (2011). Discussion paper on children in informal care. Report drafted pursuant to a contract with UNICEF Headquarters New York. A review of the research and analysis of the benefits and risks of children in informal care settings, including recommended policy, practice and research frameworks. Available at: http://www.unicef.org/protection/Informal_care_discussion_paper_final.pdf. 15. Roby, J. (2009). Report on child welfare consultancy for UNICEF Cambodia. A comprehensive report of the existing child welfare policies, practices and recommendations based on a seven month consultancy with the United Nations Children’s Fund, Cambodia. 16. Roby, J. (2009, as consultant to UNICEF Cambodia) Operational Guide and Tools for the Implementation of Child Welfare policies in Cambodia. 17. Roby, J. & Mosman, S. (2006). Evaluation of a community-based program for vulnerable children and families. Final report on the Action for Children program, Kampala, Uganda, in cooperation with Holt International Children’s Services, Eugene, Oregon. 18. Walton, E., Roby, J., Frandsen, A., Davidson, R. (2003). Strengthening at-risk families by involving the extended family: An evaluation of the Family Group Conference. Final report pursuant to State of Utah Vendor Contract Log #4640, Division of Child and Family Services, Dept. of Human Services, Salt Lake City, UT. 19. Roby, J. (2003). Steps in International Adoption: Training Manual for CAA Staff. Developed for the staff of the Central Adoption Authority of the Republic of Marshall Islands, pursuant to national consultant role. Majuro, Marshall Islands.
Legislation Authored since 2000
1. Draft Prakas to Implement the Policy on Alternative Care for Children (2009, as consultant to UNICEF Cambodia, adopted as ministerial regulations in 2011) 2. Adoption Act of 2001 (later passed with minor amendments as Adoption Act, 2002). Public Law 2002-64 (codified into the Revised Statutes of Marshall Islands), Nitijela (Parliament) of the Republic of Marshall Islands, Majuro, Marshall Islands.
Law Review Notes (published while a law student at BYU)
1. Roby, J. (1990). Lome IV—No “Fortress Europe.” Brigham Young University Law Review, 1990(4), 1781-1798 (impact of the EU single
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market plan on the 68 African, Caribbean and Pacific nations participating in the EU-ACP’s joint economic convention). 2. Roby, J. (1989). Section 301 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988: its history and implications in the U.S.—South Korea trade. Brigham Young University Law Review, 1989(2), 549-566.
Manuscripts Under Review
1. Blickfeldt, S., Roby, J., Day, R., Bahgwan, R., & Maistry, M. Ubuntu and the ‘born free’ generation of South Africa: The critical role of higher education institutions (Journal of Moral Education) 2. Roby, J. & Maistry, M., Service learning: A vehicle for fostering Ubuntu in South Africa? (book chapter to be published by DUT) 3. Saasa, C., Friess, K. & Roby, J. Children in Domestic Service: Toward increased protection. (Child and Youth Studies) 4. Roby, J., Maistry, M., Matsoso, A., Clark, C., & Jensen, T., Achieving the developmental model in child welfare in South Africa (Journal of Public Child Welfare). 5. Roby, J., Day, D., Mupedziswa, R., Dyer, K. & Clark, C., Exploring predictors of maternal gatekeeping in Botswana (Family Relations)
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PROJECTS and MANUSCRIPTS in PROGRESS *Student co-author(s)
1. Roby, J., Warner-Black, C., & Willis, B. Best practices in assessment and treatment of victims of sex trafficking: Current state of evidence. 2. Roby, J. & Edwards, A. The relationship between women’s attitudes toward domestic violence and violent treatment of children in the same household using MICS data. 3. Roby, J., & Teuscher, B. The state of reintegration around the globe with focus on Rwanda, Indonesia, Moldova and Ghana: Policies, procedures, and evidence. 4. Roby, J., & Powell, L. Institutional care and pro-social behavior: is there a link? Evidence from Ghana. 5. Roby, J. & Teuscher, B. Attachment and hope: A study of children in Ghanaian residential care centers.
SELECTED NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL JURIED PRESENTATIONS
Roby, J. (August 2015). The reintegration project in Ghana: Early findings from comparative research of reunified children and children in remaining in institutional care. The Sixth International Conference on Child Indicators, Cape Town, South Africa. Roby, J., Bunkers, K. & Chevrel, S. (Oct. 2014). Altruism, Exploitation and Orphan Volunteerism. CSWE 59th Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, Texas (panel discussion). Nagaishi, C. & Roby, J. (Oct. 2014). The impact of orphanhood on school attendance. CSWE 58th Annual Program Meeting, Tampa, FL (panel discussion). Roby, J., Gable, S., Tso, P, and Modovan, V. (Nov. 2013). Social protection policies and the role of U.S. based social work educators. Roby, J. & Brown, T. (Feb. 2013). Illicit adoption practices: Child trafficking or sale of child? Conference on intercountry adoption, Malibu, Ca. Roby, J. (Feb. 2012). Justice served? Restitution as a remedy for fraudulent Samoan adoption cases. As part of a panel moderated by J. Gibbons “What can we learn from intercountry adoption about the best interest of the child?” 41st Annual Meeting of Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Las Vegas, NV. Roby, J., Bunkers, K. & Rotabi, K. (Oct. 2011). (Panel presentation) A matter of urgency: The role and responsibility of the U.S. social work community in the intercountry adoption arena. Annual Program Meeting of Council on Social Work Education. Atlanta, Ga. Roby, J. (June, 2011). Essential components of a national child welfare framework. Conference on Social Work and Social Welfare. Shanghai, China.
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Thomas, J., Roby, J., Popescu, M, & Kondrat, M.E. (2010). Not just for whales: Sustainability in international social work. 56th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. Portland, Oregon (October, 2010). Roby, J. & Leang, L. (June, 2010). Establishing a holistic child welfare system from the bottom up: The experience of Cambodia. Joint World Conference of Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda. Hong Kong, China. Mupedziswa, R., Roby, J., & Dyer, K. (June, 2010). Father involvement and youth delinquency in sub-Saharan Africa. Joint World Conference of Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda. Hong Kong, China. Dyer, K., Roby, J., Mupedziswa, R., & Day, R. (June, 2010). Measuring father involvement with adolescents in Botswana: How father’s absence and support are perceived. Joint World Conference of Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda. Hong Kong, China. Agbenyiga, D., Roby, J., Khaja, K. & Guevara, J. (November 2009). Enhancing faculty and student international research and employment experiences. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA. Hodge, D. & Roby, J. (November, 2008). Coping strategies of Ugandan mothers living with HIV/AIDS: Findings and educational implications. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Hooley, C. & Roby, J. (November, 2008). Discovering the ideal Ugandan father: An exploratory study. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Roby, J., Khaja, K, Healey, L., Guevara, J. & Irhig, E. (November, 2008). Just like Janus: How global social work looks outside and within. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Roby, J. & Maistry, M. (July, 2008). Marginalized but resilient: The spirituality of vulnerable children in South Africa. The 34th Biennial Conference of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Durban, South Africa. Maistry, M. & Roby, J. (July, 2008). The developmental approach to child welfare in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The 34th Biennial Conference of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Durban, South Africa. Roby, J. & Shaw, S. (July, 2007). An evaluation of a community-based orphan care program in Uganda. The 15th Conference of the International Consortium for Social Development, Hong Kong, China. Roby, J. & White, H. (July, 2007). The benefits and pitfalls of internet- assisted adoptions: A call for regulation. The 15th Conference of the International Consortium for Social Development, Hong Kong, China.
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Roby, J. & Shaw, S. (May, 2007). An evaluation of a community-based orphan care program in Uganda. The 7th Pan-African Social Work Conference, Kampala, Uganda. Roby, J., Shaw, S. & Chemonges, E. (May, 2007). The changing patterns of orphans in Africa: Absent fathers and patrilineal neglect. The 7th Pan- African Social Work Conference, Kampala, Uganda. Roby, J., Turley, J., & Garrick-Cloward, J. (August 2006). The U.S. response to human trafficking: Is it enough? Proceedings of the 33rd Congress of Global Social Work, Santiago, Chile. Cochran, G. & Roby, J. (August 2006). The child-headed households in Mozambique. Proceedings of the 33rd Congress of Global Social Work, Santiago, Chile. Roby, J., Mosman, S., & Nelson, C. (February 2006). A model for international research and internship for orphan care in Uganda. 52nd Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Cochran, G. & Roby, J. (February 2006). Child-headed households in Mozambique. 52nd Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Roby, J. (September 2005). Establishing a rights-based adoption policy and practice in the Marshall Islands. Asia Pacific IFSW/IASSW conference, Seoul, Korea Roby, J. (June, 2004). U.S. Response to Human Trafficking: Is it enough? Hawaii Social Science Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii Roby, J. & Sandberg, K. (March, 2003). An evaluation of a breastfeeding education intervention among Spanish speaking families, 49th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, Georgia. Panos, P. & Roby, J. (March, 2003). Latest legal and ethical developments on video supervision of internationally placed field students, 49th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, Georgia. Roby, J. & Matsumura, S. (July, 2002). Economic, Familial, and Cultural Factors Leading to Relinquishment by Birthmothers in the Republic of Marshall Islands, Bi-annual conference of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Montpellier, France. Roby, J. (May, 2002). Marshall Islands Adoption Update, presented at the Annual National Conference of the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children, Public Human Services Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Walton, E. & Roby, J.(Dec., 2001). Family Group Decision Making: Evaluating a Model for Strengthening Families, Presentation at 2nd International Conference on Building Strengths, Sponsored by the Family Action Centre, Univ. of New Castle, New Castle, NSW, Australia.
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Roby, J. (2001). The Role of the Extended Family in Birthmother Decisions to Place Children for International Adoptions, Presentation at 2nd International Conference on Building Strengths, Sponsored by the Family Action Centre, Univ. of New Castle, New Castle, NSW, Australia. Panos, P, Roby, J., Cox, S., Panos, A. & Galbraith, J (2001). Twenty-First Century Issues: A Comprehensive Review of International Laws Governing Web-Based Supervision. Paper accepted for presentation at the 5th Annual Technology Conference for Social Work Education and Practice, jointly held with the 6th Human Services Information Technology Applications (HUSITA) International Conference, Charleston, South Carolina. Roby, J. (2001). Children in the Sex Trade: An Issue of Global Child Welfare, International Federation of Social Workers Conference, Singapore. Roby, J. (2001). Adoption Act of 2001, a hearing before the Joint Committee of the Adoption Task Force and the Legislative Committee on Rules, Republic of the Marshall Islands, July 2001, Majuro, Marshall Islands. Roby, J. (2001). The Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Global Child Labor Perspective, International Child Labor Conference, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Roby, J. (2001). Exploitation through International Adoption: The Case of the Marshall Islands, Joint Conference of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work and National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Philadelphia, PA. Roby, J. (2000). Child Welfare Workers in the Legal Arena: What Works, What Doesn’t Presentation at New Century Child Welfare and Family Support National Conference, Snowbird, Utah. Roby, J. (2000). Culturally Sensitive Adoption Practices in the Marshall Islands Through Legislation, Presentation at New Century Child Welfare & Family Support National Conference, Snowbird, Utah. Roby, J. (2000). Globalization: A New Road to Dehumanization of Women and Children in Poverty, Paper presentation at the Joint Conference of the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS (9/2000 to present)
Roby, J. (October, 2015). Child protection and child care: Protecting the best interest of children in family-based care. Indonesia. Roby, J. (November 2013). Global and Domestic Trafficking: Symposium on Human Trafficking, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah.
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Fong, R., Zayas, L., Roby, J. & Husain, A. (January 2013). Invited Symposium, Immigration: Political, Economic, and Sociocultural Factors Affecting Immigrants and Refugees. 17th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. San Diego, CA. Roby, J. and Ellet, A. (October 2012). Panel Presentation, Finding a Job: Children and Families. 58th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. Washington, D.C. Segal, U., Roby, J. & Benjamin, A. (2010). Town hall meeting—human trafficking. 56th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. Portland, Oregon (October 2010). Roby, J. (May 2010). Healthy identity in adopted children. Utah Adoption Council Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah. Roby, J. (May 2010). International adoption: Charity or business? Utah Adoption Council Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah. Roby, J. (Nov. 2009). Global Human Trafficking and U.S. Response. Office of Global Activities Brown Bag Lecture Series, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Song, L. & Roby, J. (Oct. 2009). Human Rights Issues in International Adoptions. Global Scholar Program Monthly Lecture Series, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Roby, J. (Jan-Aug. 2009). Numerous presentations to national, provincial and district level officials and NGOs in Cambodia (January-August while on UNICEF consultancy) Roby, J. (Apr 2008): Women of Africa: Victims and Heroines in the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Maternal and Newborn Health Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA. Roby, J. (Apr 2008). Ethical adoption practices: the role of family preservation. Private adoption policy maker’s conference, American University, Washington D.C. Roby, J. (Mar 2008). Caring for orphans and vulnerable children: research and practice. United Nations, New York, NY. Roby, J. (Mar 2008). International/Intercultural Issues: Protecting the rights of children and families through the legislative Process. Capital University Conference on Adoption Law, Columbus Ohio. Roby, J. (Dec. 2007). In the Best Interest of the Child, best practice guidelines for international adoptions. The United Nations A World Fit for Children Plus Five Commemoration, New York, New York, USA Roby, J. (part of 4-member plenary panel) (Nov. 2007). Incorporating human trafficking into a university course. The Protection Project Conference, Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies, Washington D.C. Roby, J. (part of 3-member plenary panel) (Oct. 2007). Ethical Practices for Birth Families before adoption. Adoption Ethics Conference, Washington D.C.
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Roby, J. (week-long workshop in Oct. 2007). Children’s Rights in International Adoptions, and Cultural Identity Issues in International Adoptions, The First National Conference on the Hague Convention, sponsored by the Judiciary, Attorney General’s office, Biennestar Social, and UNICEF, Antigua, Guatemala Roby, J. (March 2007). Children’s rights in international adoptions: Best practice guidelines for cultural, legal and developmental protection. Symposium on Children’s Rights & Adoption, BYU Law School, Provo, Utah Roby, J. (March 2007). The global orphan crisis: Implications for the people of the mountains. Conference on Women of the Mountains, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. Roby, J. (June, 2006). Risks and Safeguards for Mozambican Children in the international adoption process. National and Provincial Leaders Seminar on Legal Reform, Maputo, Mozambique. Roby, J. (March, 2006). Findings of orphan-related research in Mozambique. Best Interest of Children Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. Roby, J. (March 2006). Safeguards in International Adoptions. Best Interest of Children Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. Roby, J. & Hart, C. (December, 2005). Children at Risk Worldwide. Invited presentation before the Quorum of Twelve, Presiding Bishopric, the Presidency of the First Quorum of Seventies, and the General Primary Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah. Roby, J. (October 2005). Legal issues in clinical social work practice. Utah Chapter, National Association of Social Workers continuing education workshop. Roby, J (June 2005). Developing a coherent international adoption policy for African nations. Presentation before the committee for legal reform (UTREL), Maputo, Mozambique. Roby, J. (Jul. 2004). In the best interest of children: Considerations in international adoptions. Presentation before national, provincial and community leaders, Maputo & Beira, Mozambique, Africa. Roby, J., Jenkins, M. & Walsh-Kroker, J. (Feb., 2004). Marshall Islands Adoption Issues for Hawaii and U.S., Coalition of Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, Kaiser Permanente, Small Island Projects; Honolulu, Hawaii. Roby, J. (Dec. 2003). The U.S. response to human trafficking: Is it enough? International forum lecture series, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Roby, J. (Nov. 2003). The Feasibility of In-country and Intra family adoptions in the Marshall Islands, Women’s Research Form, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Roby, J. (Oct. 2003). Confidentiality and Privilege: Legal and Ethical Guidelines for the Mental Health Professional. Continuing Education
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Seminar, all day conference at BYU, Provo, Utah (certified as a CEU credit course by NASW Utah chapter). Roby, J. & Payne, K. (Sept. 2003), Legal and procedural safeguards in international adoptions. First Annual AIDS Orphans Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. Roby, J. (Sept. 2003): Respecting the laws and norms of the sending country: Avoiding legal and cultural pitfalls. Adoption and Family Systems Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Roby, J. (July, 2003). The RMI Central Adoption Authority: it’s origins and potential. Marshall Islands Mayoral Conference, Majuro, Marshall Islands. Roby, J. (May, 2003). Infertility and adoption: Seeing I Go Childless, Women’s Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Roby, J. (Nov., 2002). Children as commodities: The global effort against child exploitation, 2nd Annual Youth Off the Streets Conference, Sydney, Australia. Roby, J. (November, 2002) The legal infrastructure of the child welfare system in the United States. All day, three session presentation to child welfare professionals in the Australian Capital Territory. Canberra, Australia. Roby, J. (November, 2002). Family group conferencing. 2nd Annual Youth Off the Streets Conference, Sydney, Australia. Roby, J. (October, 2002). Research as foundation for child welfare policy, 13th Annual Conference of the International Forum for Child Welfare, Honolulu, Hawaii. Roby, J. (June, 2002), Marshall Islands Adoption Update for Agencies and Parents. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Utah Adoption Council, Salt Lake City, Utah. Roby, J., & Frandsen, A. (April, 2002), Research Findings on Family Group Conferencing in Utah, Presentation to 4th District Office of the Guardian ad Litem, Provo, Utah. Roby, J., (March, 2002). Family responses to poverty, as member of a three-member panel presentation at 5th Annual National Self Sufficiency Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Roby, J. (Nov. 2001): The U.S. Adoption and Family Act of 1997: Implications for Australia’s Child Welfare System. Presented to the Australian Child Welfare League, Sydney, Australia. Roby, J. (Sept. 2000), Legal Issues in Social Work: Confidentiality and Privilege. Half-day presentation to Utah Chapter, National Association of Social Workers, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
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AWARDS and HONORS
Marjorie Pay Hinckley Endowed Chair, Annual Research Award for Comparative Outcomes of Reunified Children and Remaining in Care Institutions in Ghana (2014-2015). Martin B. Hickman Scholar, College of Family, Home and Social Sciences, Brigham Young University (2013-2014) Senior Specialist Roster, Fulbright Program, United States Department of State (2008-2013) John A. Widtsoe Fellowship (for research on father involvement and child wellbeing), Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2008-2010). Brigham Award. Brigham Young University Student Association, Provo, Utah (2007). Order of the Coif (honorary member), J. Reuben Clark Chapter (2005) John A. Widtsoe Fellow, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2002- 2004; 2008-2010) Excellence in Community Service Award, Korean American Women of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah (2002) Utah Women’s Achievement Award, Governor’s Commission for Women and Families, Salt Lake City, Utah (2001) Leadership Award, Overseas Koreans Foundation, Ministry of Sports and Culture, Seoul, South Korea (2000) Outstanding Leadership Award, Korean-Association Society of Utah, Salt Lake City (1995) Community Excellence Award, Utah Adoption Council, Salt Lake City, Utah (1994) American Jurisprudence Award for outstanding achievement in three courses (Civil Rights, European Legal Institution, and International Trade), J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (1987-1990). Scholarly Writing Award for: “Section 1983 Liability for State and Municipal Child Protective Service Agencies: Current Case Law and a New Direction,” J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (1989). Full tuition academic scholarship to J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (1986-1990). Ariel S. Ballif Graduate Social Work Award for Professional and Academic Excellence (co-recipient), School of Social Work, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (1984) Various scholarships to Dixie Jr. College and Brigham Young University for undergraduate education (1973-1977).
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UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE and DEPARTMENT SERVICE
University Member, Women’s Conference Committee (2012-2014) Member, Presidential Scholarship Committee, Brigham Young University (2000-2004)
College of Family, Home and Social Sciences Member, Rank and Status Committee (2008-2009; 2011-2014) Dean Search Committee (9/2010-4/2011) Member, Marjorie Pay Hinckley Endowment Chair Committee (2005- present) Member, Family Studies Center Research Committee, School of Family Life, College of Family, Home and Social Sciences (2003-2006) Member, Camilla Eyring Kimball Endowment Committee, College of Family, Home and Social Sciences (2001-2004)
Department (School of Social Work) Member, Rank and Status Committee (2013-present) Chair, MSW Program Admissions Committee (2008-present) Member, Executive Committee of Faculty (2009-present) Member, Reaffirmation Committee (2011-present) Chair & member, Faculty Search Committee, School of Social Work (2005- present) Chair, Conferences, Seminars and Visiting Scholars Committee (2008- present) Member, Rank and Status Committee, School of Social Work (2005-2007) Director, field education, School of Social Work (2003-2004) Coordinator, Undergraduate Program, School of Social Work, BYU (1999- 2003) Member, Executive Leadership Committee, School of Social Work, Brigham Young University (1999-2004; 2012-present) Faculty Advisor, Bachelor of Social Work Students Association, Brigham Young University (1999-2003) Faculty Advisor, UNICEF BYU. (2009)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, LICENSURE AND SERVICE
2011-2013: Co-guest editor, special issue of International Social Work on human trafficking (publication in 2014) 2011-2014: Member, Commission on Global Social Work Education, Council on Social Work Education (leading national organization of social work schools and educators)
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2009-present: Member, Asian and Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association; member, conference committee (2010-present); and chair, by-law revision committee (2010). 2010-2015: Member, Editorial Board (1 of 12). Families in Society: the Journal of Contemporary Social Services 2009-Present: Articles reviewer, Families in Society (oldest social work journal) 2009-present: Panel of Referees, International Social Work (leading international social work journal) 2014-present: Editorial Board Member, Child Welfare 2008-present: Article Reviewer, Child Welfare (leading social work journal for child welfare practitioners, policy makers and researchers in the U.S.) 2006-2013: Consulting editor, Social Work (the most widely circulated and influential journal in social work) 2000-present: Guest reviewer for (among others): o Sex Roles o Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies o Gender and Development o Evaluation and Program Planning o Global Social Welfare 2005-2010: Member, External Relations Council for the Council on Social Work Education (national) 2003-2005: Member (U.S. Rep.), Task Force on International Research and Exchange International Association of Schools of Social Work (international) 2006-present: Member, National Association of Social Workers (national) 1999-present: Member, International Federation of Social Workers (international) 1998-present: Member, Council on Social Work Education (national) o Nominated as candidate for graduate faculty representative on CSWE board, May, 2010 (lost election). 1991-present: Utah Bar Association and its Family Law Section 1984-present: Licensed as a Certified Social Worker, State of Utah 1977-1984: Licensed Social Service Worker, State of Utah 1999-present: Affiliate, Family Studies Center, BYU 1999-present: Affiliate, Kennedy Center for International Relations, BYU
CIVIC and COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Executive Director (2009-present), Samoan Adoptees Restitution Fund; carries out the duties of the Samoan Adoptees Restitution Trust established by the U.S. federal district court to provide continuing contact
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between child adopted from Samoa and their children, as a restorative justice mechanism arising out of the Focus on Children adoption case. Member (2011-2014), Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee; oversees the compliance of attorneys appointed to protect children’s best interest while they are in the public child welfare system, advocates for policies and resources to serve children’s best interest. Member (2003-2005), State Homeless Coordinating Committee; oversees the housing policy development and disburses public and private housing assistance funds for low income population. Board of Trustees, Korean American Society of Utah (1993-2004). Oversaw funding and operation of the Society, planned cultural and educational activities, sponsored conferences and provided liaison services for Korean-Americans living in Utah. Governor’s Advisory Board on Asian Affairs, State of Utah (2000-2003). Served as ‘bridge’ between the state government and the Korean- American community, helped plan events, assisted in awareness campaigns, advised the state government on the needs and strengths of the Korean-American community, advocated for resource allocations. Director (1993-1998), Korean Heritage Camps; planned and carried out a yearly, one-week cultural camp for Korean-born adoptees ages 8 to 18. President & Member (1990-1997), Utah Adoption Council, Oversees development of adoption policy and practice in Utah. Co-founder and Member, RESULTS (1986-2010), lobbies and participates in activities designed to raise the political will to promote global child survival, education and self-reliance.
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