Lunchtime Research Seminar: "Evolving Context, Evolving Concepts: Adapting And Growing Ethnographic Research Over Time"
Join us for a deep dive into the strengths and challenges related to conducting qualitative and ethnographic research with the authors of the new book, "The Compassionate Court? Support, Surveillance, and Survival in Prostitution Diversion Programs."
In-Person
Thursday, Feb. 15
12:15-1:45 p.m. EST
Food and Refreshments Provided!
Presenters
Corey Shdaimah, PhD, LLM, LLB, is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice and academic coordinator of the JD/MSW dual degree at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She is also the founder and director of the Community Justice and Equity Initiative. Shdaimah examines how professionals and people targeted by policies respond to what they see as ineffective or unjust mandates with ongoing projects exploring criminal justice responses to sex work, child welfare court reform, and child care.
Shelly A. Wiechelt, PhD, MSW, is associate professor and associate dean and chair of the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She conducts community-based research on the intersection between trauma and substance use in diverse groups. Wiechelt is the co-author of "Examining the Relationship between Trauma and Addiction."
Book: "The Compassionate Court? Support, Surveillance, and Survival in Prostitution Diversion Programs" https://tupress.temple.edu/books/the-compassionate-court
Objectives
1. Identify challenges and potential of ethnographic research in illuminating the impact of policies on front-line service providers and program participants.
2. Discuss how researchers document and adapt to changing social and political contexts.
3. Consider research strategies for your projects of interest.