Hello, I’m Karen M. Kolivoski—macro social work researcher and associate professor.

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I’m passionate about broad systems reforms to improve the outcomes of young people who encounter the child welfare, juvenile, and criminal justice systems (known as crossover youth or dually-involved youth).

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I was named a Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2021 Fellow.

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I recently provided testimony to a House subcommittee on improving the juvenile justice system.

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Publications
Read some of my latest work
Applying Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Intersectionality to Address the Needs of African American Crossover Girls
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From Child Welfare to Jail: Mediating Effects of Juvenile Justice Placement and Other System Involvement.
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karen.kolivoski@howard.edu
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601 Howard Place NW
Washington, DC 20059
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