Sanna J. Thompson, Ph.D.
 

The University of Texas at Austin

School of Social Work

 

1717 W. 6th St., Suite 335

Austin, TX 78703

Telephone: 512-232-0604

Fax:  512-232-0617
 

email:  sannathompson@mail.utexas.edu

 

 

 

Biographical Sketch

Sanna J. Thompson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work.  Dr. Thompson received her MSW and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, MO (1992, 1998).  Her research has focused primarily on high-risk youth, with special emphasis on runaway/homeless youth populations.  She has conducted numerous studies of runaway and homeless youth utilizing emergency shelter services in the mid-west, Western New York, and Texas.  She has also conducted analyses of a national sample of runaway/homeless youth (RHY MIS-1997).  Dr. Thompson’s publications in journals such as, Family Relations, Social Work Research, Research on Social Work Practice, and Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse reflect her focus on issues of high-risk adolescents and their families.  She recently received funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (K01-DA015671-05) for a Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01).  This career development award provides funding to conduct and evaluate an in-home family-based intervention with high-risk youth and their families.

Education

Weber State University - B.S. 
Ogden, Utah
            Dual Major:  Social Work & Psychology, June 1992

            (summa cum laude)

National Dean’s List, 1988-1992                                                                                                           

College of Social Science Scholar of the Year, 1992                                                           

Social Work Outstanding Graduate of the Year, 1992

Psychology Outstanding Graduate of the Year, 1992

Mary Uke’s Scholarship in Social Work, 1991-1992

 

Washington University - M.S.W.
St. Louis, Missouri 

            Mental Health Concentration, August 1993

 

Washington University - Ph.D., March 1998
St. Louis, Missouri

            Dissertation :  Behavioral and health outcomes of youth with diabetes in one and two-parent families: 

Individual, family, and community contexts.

Courses Taught

University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work
            Austin, Texas

University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
            Arlington, Texas

State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Social Work
            Buffalo, New York

Washington University, George Brown School of Social Work
            St. Louis, Missouri

Awards/Honors

   
Co-editor Social Work Research 2003-Present
Reviewer for Evaluation and Program Planning Journal 2003-Present
Reviewer for Medical Science Monitor 2002 - Present
Editorial Review Committee:  Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment  2000 - Present
Reviewer for abstracts for Society for Social Work Research Annual Meetings  2000 - 2006
Provost's Junior Faculty Advisor Committee - University at Buffalo 1999 - 2001
Competitive fellowship to attend NDACAN summer institute June 1999
Nominated for Outstanding Faculty Teaching award, University at Buffalo May 1999
University at Buffalo Teaching Assistant Workshop Aug 1999

Publications & Presentations

Journal Publications:

 

Thompson, S.J., Bender, K., Kim, J.  (in press). Family factors as predictors of depression among runaway youth:  Do males and females differ?   Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal.

Thompson, S.J. & Windsor, L.  (in press). Runaway youth admitted to juvenile detention:  Factors for cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use.  Free Inquiry in Creative Sociology. 

McManus, H.H.  & Thompson, S.J. (in press).  Trauma among unaccompanied homeless youth:The integration of street culture into a model of intervention.  Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma. 

Bender, K., Thompson, S.J., McManus, H., Lantry, J., Flynn, P.M.  (in press).  Capacity for survival:  Exploring strengths of homeless street youth.  Child and Youth Care Forum.

Windsor, L.C. & Thompson, S.J.  (in press).  Predictors of violent juvenile behavior:  Examining the impact of victimization and exposure to violence.  Social Perspectives/Perspectivas Sociales.

Thompson, S.J. & Pollio, D.E. (in press). Identifying the role of disaffiliation, psychological dysfunction, identification of runaway culture, and human capital in the runaway history of adolescents.. Social Work Research.

Nebbitt, V.E., House, L.E., Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E.  (in press).  Successful transitions of runaway/homeless youth from shelter care.  Journal of Child and Family Studies.

Pomeroy, E.C., Thompson, S.J., Gober, K., Noel, L.  (in press).  Predictors of medication adherence among HIV/AIDS clients.  Journal of HIV and Social Issues.

Thompson, S.J., Bender, K., Windsor, L., Cooke, M., Williams, T.  (in press).  Homeless youth: characteristics, contributing factors, and service options.  Human Behavior and the Social Environment.

Pollio, D.E., Thompson, S.J., Tobias, L., Reid, D., Constantine, J., Spitznagel, E. (in press). Longitudinal outcomes for youth receiving runaway/homeless shelter services.  Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

Thompson, S.J., McManus, H., Voss, T.  (2006).  PTSD and substance abuse among youth who are homeless:  Treatment issues and implications.  Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, July, 1-12.

Chen, S-Y., Jordan, C., Thompson, S.  (2006).  The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression:  The role of problem-solving appraisal.  Research on Social Work Practice.16(5), 500-510.

Thompson, S.J., Windsor, L., Lantry, J., Bender, K., Maddox, G.  (2006). The quagmires of conducting clinical research: One team’s quest for creative solutions.  Reflections, 12(2), 36-45.

Thompson, S.J., & Pillai, V.K.  (2006).  Determinants of runaway episodes among adolescents using crisis shelter services. International Journal of Social Welfare, 15, 142-149.

Thompson, S.J., McManus, H., Lantry, J., Windsor, L., & Flynn, P.  (2006). Insights from the street:  Perceptions of services and providers by homeless young adults.  Evaluation and Program Planning, 29(1), 34-43.

Thompson, S.J., Zittel-Palamara, K., & Forehand, G.  (2005).  Difference in risk factors for cigarette, alcohol, And marijuana use among runaway youth utilizing two service sectors.  Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 15(1), 17-36.

Thompson, S.J., Windsor, L.C., & Zittel-Palamara, K.  (2005). Family reunification among two groups of runaway adolescents utilizing emergency shelters.  Family Preservation Journal, 8, 95-109.

Thompson, S.J., Pomeroy, E.C., & Gober, K.  (2005) Family-based treatment models targeting substance use and high-risk behaviors among adolescents:  A review.  The Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 2(1/2), 207-233.

Thompson, S.J. (2005).   Factors associated with trauma symptoms among runaway/homeless adolescents.  Stress, Trauma, and Crisis:  An international Journal, 8(2/3), 143-156.

Thompson, S.J. & Holleran, L.  (2005). The NIH K-Award:  Funding Opportunities for Social Work Researchers.  Research on Social Work Practice, 15(4), 301-308.

Thompson, S. J.  (2004). Risk/protective factors associated with substance use among runaway/homeless youth utilizing emergency shelter services nationwide.  Substance Abuse,25(3), 13-26.

Waldrop, D., Tamburlin, J., Thompson, S.J., Simon, M., Kraus, E.  (2004). Life and death decisions: Using school-based health education to facilitate family discussion about organ and tissue donation.  Death Studies, 28(7), 643-657.

Thompson, S.J., Zittel-Palamara, K.M., & Maccio, E. (2004).  Runaway youth utilizing crisis shelter services:  Predictors of presenting problems.  Child and Youth Care Forum. 33(6), 387-404.

Thompson, S.J. & Johnston, L.  (2004).  Risk factors of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents:  Review of empirical literature and practice implications.  Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 8(2/3), 111-128.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E., Eyrich, K., Bradbury, E., North, C.S.  (2004)  Successfully exiting homelessness:  Experiences of formerly homeless mentally ill individuals.   Evaluation and Program Planning, 27(4), 423-431.

Safyer, A.E., Thompson, S.J., Maccio, E., Zittel-Palamara, K., Forehand, G. (2004). Adolescent and parent perceptions of runaway behavior:  Problems and Solutions. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(5), 493-510. 

Thompson, S.J., Maguin, E., Pollio, D.E.  (2003). National and regional differences among runaway youth using federally funded crisis shelters.  Journal of Social Service Research, 30(1), 1-17.

Thompson, S.J., Kost, K.A., Pollio, D.E.  (2003). Examining risk factors to predict family reunification for runaway youth: Does ethnicity matter?  Family Relations, 52(3), 296-305.

Proctor, E., Morrow-Howell, N., Rubin, G., Dore, P., Li, H., & Thompson, S.  (2003). Comorbid medical conditions among depressed elders discharged home after acute psychiatric care.  American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 11(3), 329-338.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E., Constantine, J., Reid, D., Nebbitt, V.  (2002). Short-term outcomes for youths receiving runaway homeless shelter services.  Research onSocial Work Practice, 12(5), 589-603.  

Thompson, S.J., Safyer, A.W., Pollio, D.E.  (2001). Examining differences and predictors of family reunification among subgroups of runaway youth using shelter services.  Social Work Research, 25(3), 163-172. 

Thompson, S.J., Auslander, W.F., White, N.H. (2001).  Influence of family structure on glycemic control in youths with diabetes.  Health and Social Work, 26(1), 7-14.

Thompson, S.J., Auslander, W.F., White, N.H.  (2001)  Comparison between single-mother and two-parent families on metabolic control among youths with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 24(2), 234-238. 

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E., Bitner, L.  (2000). Outcomes for adolescents using runaway and homeless youth services.  Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 3(1), 79-97.

Morrow-Howell, N.L., Proctor, E.K., Rubin, E.H., Li, H., Thompson, S.  (2000). Service needs of depressed older adults following acute psychiatric care.  Aging and Mental Health, 4(4), 330-338.

Pollio, D.E., Spitznagel, E.L. North, C.S., Thompson, S.J., & Foster, D. (2000).  Service use over time and achieving stable housing in a mentally ill homeless population. Psychiatric Services, 51(12), 1536-1543.

Pollio, D.E. Thompson, S.J., North, C.S.  (2000). Agency-based tracking of difficult-to-follow populations:  Runaway and homeless youth programs in St. Louis, Missouri. Community Mental Health Journal, 36(3), 247-258. 

North, C.S., Pollio, D.E., Thompson, S.J, Spitznagel, E.L. & Smith, E.M. (1998).  The associations of psychiatric diagnosis with weather conditions in a large urban homeless sample.  Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 33, 206-210.

Auslander, W.F., Thompson, S.J. & Dreitzer, D.  (1997).  Mothers’ satisfaction with medical care:  Relationship to medical outcomes in children with diabetes.  Health and Social Work,  22(3), 190-199.

Auslander, W.F., Thompson, S.J. & Dreitzer, D., White, N. & Santiago, J.  (1997).  Disparity in health status and disparity between African American and Caucasian youths with diabetes:  Family and community contexts.  Diabetes Care, 20(10), 1569-1575.

North, C.S., Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E., Smith, E.M., Ricci, D. & Spitznagel, E.L.  (1997).  A comparison of homeless and nonhomeless attenders of an urban mental health clinic.  Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.  32, 236-240.

North, C.S., Pollio, D.E., Thompson, S.J., Ricci, D., Smith, E.M. & Spitznagel, E.L.  (1997). A comparison of clinical and structured interview diagnosis in a homeless mental health clinic.  Community Mental Health Journal, 33(6), 531-543.

Pollio, D.E., North, C.S., Thompson, S.J., Paquin, W. & Spiznagel, E.L.  (1997).  Predictors of achieving stable housing in a mentally ill homeless population.  Psychiatric Services, 48(4), 528-530.

Auslander, W.F., Thompson, S.J. & Dreitzer, D.  (1996). Patient satisfaction:  Impact on adherence and medical outcomes.  Practical Diabetology, 15(2), 8-13.

North, C.S., Alpers, D.H., Thompson, S.J. & Spitznagel, E.L. (1996). Gastrointestinal symptoms and psychiatric disorders in the general population:  Findings from the NIMH epidemiological catchment area project.  Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 41(4), 633-640.

North, C.S., Thompson, S.J., Smith, E.M. & Kyberz, L. (1996).  Violence in the lives of homeless mothers in a substance abuse treatment program:  A descriptive study.  Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 11(2), 234-249.

Book Chapters:

Thompson, S.J. & Kim, J.  (2006).  Intervening with students and families who frequently relocate or are homeless.  In C. Franklin, M.B. Harris, & P. Allen-Meares (Eds.) School Social Work and Mental Health Workers Training and Resource Manual.Oxford University Press.

Thompson, S.J., Pomeroy, E.C. & Gober, K.  (2005).  Family-based treatment models targeting substance use and high-risk behaviors among adolescents:  A review.  In C. Hilarksi (Ed.) Addiction, assessment, and treatment with adolescents, adults, and families.  Haworth Press.

Thompson, S.J. & Windsor, L.  (2005).  Runaway youth admitted to juvenile detention:  Risk factors for cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use.  In A. Mata (Ed.) High Risk Youth, High Risk Families and High Risk Communities: Implications for Prevention, Intervention and Treatment.  Mellen Press.

Thompson, S.J. & Johnston, L.  (2004).  Risk factors of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents:  Review of empirical literature and practice implications.  In M.K. Sullivan (Ed.).  Sexual Minorities:  Discrimination, challenges, and development in America.  Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

Auslander, W.F., Thompson, S.J. & Dreitzer, D.  (1999). Mothers’ satisfaction with medical care:  Perceptions of racism, family stress, and medical outcomes in children with diabetes.  In P. Ewalt, E. Freeman, A. Fortune, D. Poole, S. Witkin (Eds). Multicultural Issues in Social Work. Washington DC: NASW Press

 Thompson, S.J. (2001)  Tonga Education.  World Education Encyclopedia

 Forehand, G. & Thompson, S.J.  (2001). Kiribati Education, World Education Encyclopedia

 Lee, K. & Thompson, S.J. (2001). Vanatua Education, World Education Encyclopedia

Invited Presentations:

Pollio, D., Thompson, S.J.  Family interventions for runaway youth.  National Alliance to End Homelessness annual meeting.  Washington DC.  July 21-23, 2006.

Pope, L., Thompson, SJ., Vopat, G.  "Aging out" shouldn't make youth homeless.  Texas Homelessness Network Conference.  Corpus Christie, TX, Oct 11-13, 2005.

Thompson, S.J.  Runaway/homeless youth and their families:  Evolution of a research agenda.  Austin, TX, July 12, 2005.

Thompson, S.J.  Youth issues of unaccompanied Youth.   Texas Homelessness Network Conference.  San Antonio, TX, Sept 13-16, 2004.

Thompson, S.J.  NIDA K-award:  Family-based in-home Intervention for runaway youth.  University of Texas, School of Social Work, Grants Consulting Group, Austin, TX. Dec. 5, 2003

Thompson, S.J.  Family-based Intervention for runaway youth: Evolution of a research program.  NIDA Center for Underserved Populations, University of Texas, School of Social Work, Austin, TX.  Oct. 4, 2002. 

Thompson, S.J. Differences and predictors of family reunification among youth using crisis shelters.  University at Buffalo Research Festival.  Buffalo, NY  May 17, 2001.

Thompson, S.J.  Troubled Youth:  What do we do?  Subcommittee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.  Buffalo, NY  Oct. 16, 2000.         

Thompson, S.J.  Runaway Homeless Management Information System: Findings and Implications.  MINK Network of Youth Services Conference Research Panel, St. Louis, MO  June 23, 2000.

Thompson, S.J.  Why do we need Program Evaluation?  Technical Assistance Workshop sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Feb. 22, 2000.

Thompson, S.J.  Runaway/homeless youth, their problems, service use, and outcomes.  Mini Lecture Series sponsored by the School of Social Work University at Buffalo, Feb. 10, 2000.

Competitive Presentations

Pollio, D., Thompson, S.J., Bender, K., Hunter, S., McClendon, J., McKean, B.  A comparison of transience and risk in street youth:  St. Louis, Missouri and Austin,Texas.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 4-8, 2006.

Pollio, D., Thompson, S.J., Hunter, S., Morton, L.  Runaway youth crisis shelter use and the process of returning home:  Making meaning of family and youth experiences.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 4-8, 2006.

Thompson, S.J., Bender, K.A., Pollio, D.  Runaway/homeless youth:  Alcohol use and abuse among a national sample. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 4-8, 2006.

Thompson, S.J., & Flynn, P. Engaging and retaining adolescents and families in treatment:  Preliminary results of a home-based family therapy intervention.  Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness.  Washington DC.  Mar 27-29, 2006.

Holleran, L. & Thompson, S.J.  NIH K-Awards:  Funding opportunities for Social Work researchers and implications for education.  Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting.  Chicago, IL.  Feb 16-19, 2006.

Pollio, D., Hunter, S., Morton, L., Thompson, S.J.,   Runaway youth crisis shelter use and the process of returning home:  Making meaning of family and youth experiences.  Society for Research on Adolescence Annual Meeting.  San Francisco, CA.  Mar 23-26, 2006.

Bender, K.A., Thompson, S.J.  Alcohol use among a national sample of runaway/homeless youth.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  San Antonio, TX.  Jan. 13-15, 2006.

Thompson, S.J., Bender, K.A., Windsor, L.  Predictors of traumatic distress among runaway/homeless youth.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  San Antonio, TX.  Jan. 13-15, 2006.

Windsor, L. & Thompson, S.J.  Predictors of juvenile violent behavior:  Examining the impact of victimization and exposure to violence.  Youth, education, and Juvenile Justice: Perspectives from the U.S. and Brazil 1st Symposium.  Austin, TX.  Nov. 14-16, 2005.

Thompson, S.J. Factors associated with cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use among a national sample of runaway/homeless youth.  Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness.  Washington DC.  Mar 21-23, 2005.

Thompson, S.J. & Bender, K.  Alcohol use among a national sample of runaway/homeless youth.  Texas Research Society on Alcoholism annual meeting.  San Antonio, TX.  Mar 11, 2005.

Thompson, S.J. Depression and anxiety among runaway/homeless youth.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  Miami, FL.  Jan 13-16, 2005.

Thompson, S.J. & Pollio, D.E.  Identifying the role of disaffiliation, human capital, and psychological dysfunction in adolescent runaway episodes.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  Miami, FL.  Jan 13-16, 2005.

Pomeroy, B.C., Thompson, S.J. & Gober, K.  Predictors of medication adherence among HIV positive clients.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  Miami, FL.  Jan 13-16, 2005.

Thompson, S.J. & Pollio, D.E.  Testing a model of estrangement in adolescent and runaway episodes. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., Nov 6-10, 2004.           

Chen, Szu-Yu & Thompson, S.J.  The impact of cognitive behavioral group therapy on both patients’ depressive symptoms and patents’ self-perception of problem-solving ability.  American Psychological Society Annual Conference.  Chicago, IL.  May 27-29, 2004.

Thompson, S.J. & Pillai, V.K.   Predictors of runaway episodes among youth receiving crisis shelter services.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  New Orleans, LA.  Jan 16-19, 2004.

Thompson, S.J. Multivariate predictors of youth emergency shelter service non-completion by runaway youth nationwide.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  New Orleans, LA.  Jan 16-19, 2004.

Thompson, S.J., Pillai, V.K. & Pulliam, S.  Predictors for runaway episodes among youth receiving crisis shelter services.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA Nov 15-19, 2003.

Nebbitt, V.E., House, L. E., Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E.  Successful transition of runaway/homeless youth from shelter care.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA Nov 15-19, 2003.

Thompson, S.J.  Cigarette, alcohol, and drug use among runaway youth:  National rates and predictors of use.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  Washington DC, Jan 16-19, 2003.

Maccio, E.M. & Thompson, S.J.  Substance use and high-risk behaviors among runaway/homeless youth.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual meeting.  Washington DC, Jan 16-19, 2003.

Thompson, S.J. Cigarette, alcohol, and drug use among runaway youth:  National rates and predictors of use.   American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Nov 9-13, 2002.

Thompson, S.J., Maguin, G., Pollio, D.E.  National and Regional differences among runaway youth using federally funded crisis shelters.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  San Diego, CA, Jan 17-20, 2002.

Safyer, A.W., Thompson, S.J., Maccio, E.M., Forehand, G., Zittel, K.  Adolescents and their parents’ perceptions of runaway behavior: Problems and solutions.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  San Diego, CA, Jan 17-20, 2002.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E. Maguin, G.  Runaway homeless youth using federally funded shelters:  National and regional disparity.  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Oct 21-25, 2001.

Thompson, S.J., Safyer, A., Pollio, D.E.  Typology for youth shelter users:  Differences and predictors of family reunification. Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting.  Dallas, TX, Mar. 9-11, 2001. 

Thompson, S.J., Safyer, A., Pollio, D.E.  Differences and predictors of family reunification among youth using crisis shelter services. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  Atlanta, GA, Jan 19-22, 2001.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E., Constantine, J. Long-term outcomes of runaway/homeless youth receiving crisis services. Association for Health Services Research Conference. Boston, MA Nov. 13-18, 2000.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E, Constantine, J.  Outcomes for Runaway/Homeless youth using Crisis shelter services.  Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting. New York, NY  Feb. 26-29, 2000.

Safyer, A. & Thompson, S.J.  Working with homeless and runaway adolescents: A developmental perspective. Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting.  New York, NY  Feb. 26-29, 2000.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E, Constantine, J. Outcomes for runaway youth.  Symposium on runaway/homeless youth.  Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting.  Charleston, SC  Jan. 28-31, 2000.

Thompson, S.J., Pollio, D.E., Constantine, J. Outcomes of Runaway/Homeless youth Services.  Association for Health Services Research Conference, Chicago, IL June 25-27, 1999.

Pollio, D.E & Thompson, S.J.  Service use over time in homeless populations with mental illness.  Association for Health Services Research Conference, Chicago, IL June 25-27, 1999.

Constantine, J., Pollio, D.E., Thompson, S.J.  Impact of organizational characteristics of Runaway/homeless youth services.  Association for Health Services Research Conference. Chicago, IL June 25-27, 1999.

Thompson, S.J, Pollio, D.E., Constantine, J.,  Short-term outcomes of Runaway/Homeless youth.  American Public Health Association Conference, Chicago, IL.  Nov 11-14, 1999.

Pollio, D.E & Thompson, S.J.  Service use in homeless mentally ill population.  Association for Health Services Research Conference, Chicago, IL June 25-27, 1999.

Constantine, J., Pollio, D.E., Thompson, S.J.  Impact of organizational characteristics of Runaway/homeless youth services. American Public Health Association Conference, Chicago, IL  Nov 11-14, 1999.

Thompson, S.J. Eyrick, K., Pollio, D.E.  Mechanisms of successfully exiting homelessness. Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 1999.

Thompson, S.J. & Auslander, W.F.  Predictors of poorer health among youth with diabetes from single-parent families. Society for Social Work Research, Austin, TX, January 1999.

Pollio, D.E. & Thompson, S.J.  Longitudinal Research in Community agencies:  Tracking runaway/homeless youth.   Society for Social Work Research, Austin, TX, January 1999.  

Proctor, E., Morrow-Howell, N., Wentz, J., Thompson, S.  Co-morbid medical conditions of depressed elders discharged home after acute psychiatric care.  Conference on Mental Health Problems in the General Health Care Sector, Washington DC, July 1998.           

 Thompson, S.J. & Auslander, W.F.  Poor health of youths from single-parent families:  Adherence, family, and/or economics.  Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1998.

Pollio, D.E & Thompson, S.J.  Service use over time in homeless populations with mental illness.  Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1998.

Pollio, D.E & Thompson, S.J.  Service use over time in a homeless population with mental illness.  Society for Social Work and Research National Conference, Miami, FL, January 1998.

Grants & Research

National Institute of Drug Abuse
Principal Investigator – Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)

            Grant title: Family-based substance use treatment for runaway youth.
            Grant #  1K01 DA15671-01
            Submitted:  Feb. 1, 2002
            Funded:  $644,650 / 5 years at 75% effort
            Score:  131
            Funding received 6/2003-5/2008

 Wendt Foundation 
Principal Investigator
            Grant title: Detention Youth Project

  Funded: 5/11/00 ($5,500)

Wendt Foundation 
Principal Investigator
            Grant title: Homeless and Runaway Youth Needs Project

            Funded: 6/1/99 ($10,000)

 

Center for Development of Human Services 
Principle Investigator
            Grant title: Assessment of Caseworker Interventions for At-risk Youth

            Funded: 5/17/99 ($2,250)

 

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration to Children, Youth and Families 
Co-Investigator
(David Pollio, Ph.D. Principal investigator)
            Grant Title: Homeless and Runaway Youth Outcomes among Youths in the Missouri-Iowa-
Nebraska-Kansas (MINK) Network

            Funded: 10/1/96-10/1/98 ($60,000)

University of Texas at Arlington Research Enhancement Grant
Principle Investigator
            Grant title: Runaway/homeless youth:  Predictors of substance use and other high-risk behaviors
             Funded:  8/1/2002-5/30/2003  ($10,000)