John Paul Horn, MSW, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Work
E-mail: jp.horn@csueastbay.edu
Phone: 510-885-4916
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Expertise
Child welfare, Queer foster youth, Emerging adulthood, Transition aged foster youth, Foster care policy, Identity development, Foster youth in college
Biography
I focus on qualitative and mixed-methods research that advances the voices of care leavers (former foster youth) as they emerge into adulthood. I use positive youth development and capital development theories to demonstrate how youth thrive despite unaddressed systemic issues that contribute to negative outcomes in adulthood. I also examine how these systems perpetuate structural violence by reinforcing systemic oppression. My goal is to improve practice and policy by identifying institutional-level barriers that inhibit healthy development for youth.
Unique life experiences
Grew up in foster care; Play inclusive sports; Sing with inclusive choirs