Edwin A. Risler, Ph.D.

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1 Edwin A. Risler, Ph.D. The University of Georgia School of Social Work 309 Tucker Hall Athens, GA Education: 1998 Ph.D. The University of Georgia School of Social Work, Athens GA. Area of specialization: Youth and Juvenile Justice, Poverty, and Clinical Social Work M.S.W. The University of Georgia, Athens GA B.S.W. The University of Georgia, Athens GA. Academic Appointments and Positions: 2005 M.S.W. Program Director School of Social Work, The University of Georgia Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator School of Social Work, The University of Georgia Full Graduate Faculty Appointment The Graduate School, The University of Georgia Assistant Professor School of Social Work, The University of Georgia. Teaching Awards: 2002 Instructor of the Year, Ph.D. Program, University of Georgia School of Social Work Superior Teaching Award, University of Georgia School of Social Work. Courses of Instruction: Assessment & Measurement (Ph.D.) Assessment & Psychopathology Cultural Diversity Family Dynamics Social Work & Law

2 Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations Social Work Practice Methods with Children, Youth, & Families Social Work Practice Methods with Groups Substance Abuse Introduction to Social Work (BSW) Directed Research, Independent Studies, and Dissertation Committees (Ph.D.) Other Professional Employment: Clinical Social Worker, Athens Associates for Counseling and Psychotherapy, Athens, GA Research Program Coordinator, The Georgia Welfare Reform Research Project, University of Georgia School of Social Work Assessment Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, Athens, GA Unit Director/Assistant Director/Counselor, Department of Juvenile Justice, Athens, GA Court Service Worker, Gainesville Community Treatment Center, Gainesville, GA Group Work Supervisor/Counselor, Outdoor Therapeutic Program, Cleveland, GA United States Air Force, Rapid City SD., and Ton Son Nhut Republic of South Viet Nam. Funding Awards: 2005 The Haitian Community Development Project. Office of the Vice President and Provost for Service & Outreach (Ideas Grant). Co-Principal Investigator Grant Award: $4, The Georgia Welfare Reform Research Project Georgia Department of Human Resources Co-Principal Investigator Grant Award: $1.5 million, three year project 2000-Present Juvenile Justice Project (renewed annually) Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Principal Investigator Grant Award: $48, The Impact of Immigration on the Economy in Georgia: Emerging Patterns and Questions. Georgia Department of Labor Principle Investigator Grant Award: $98,000

3 Scholarly Activities: Publications: * Designates stringent editorial review, **designates invited publication Chapters in Books: ** Banks, L.; Hatcher, S.; & Risler, E. (in Press). Youth in the adult system: The legislative Waiver. In T. Maschi, C. Bradley, & K. Ward (Eds.), Collaborative forensic practice: A social work justice systems approach. Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, Inc. ** Risler, E. & Holosko, M. (in Press). Blueprint for a youth empowerment model (YEM) through volunteerism. In Au, E., Holosko, M.J., & Wing, L.T. (Eds.) Youth Empowerment & Volunteerism: Principles and Policies. Kowloon H.K.: City University of Hong Kong Press. ** Risler, E., Nackerud, L., & Robinson, M. (2001). Welfare Reform in Georgia: Impacts and emerging questions. In L. Nackerud, & Robinson, M. (Eds.), Early Implications of welfare reform in the Southeast United States (pp ). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press. ** Risler, E. & Risler, S. (1996). Should social workers support facilitated communication for persons with development disabilities? Yes! In B.A. Thyer (Ed.), Controversial issues in social work practice (pp ). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Monographs: ** Risler, E. Nackerud, L., Larrison, C., & Rdesinski, R. (2000). The impact of Welfare reform's TANF program in Georgia: Criteria for exemption from its work requirement and time limits (69 pp.). Carl Vinson Institute of Government Public Policy Research Series, Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press. Journal Articles: * Risler, E. & Holosko, M.J. (in press): Core Elements of a Youth Empowerment Model (YEM) through Volunteerism. Journal of Youth Studies. * Sullivan, M. K., Larrison, C.R., Nackerud, L, Risler, R., & Bodenschatz,L. (in press). Examining the relationship between psychological well-being and the need for continued public assistance benefits. Families in Society. * Sullivan, M. K., Larrison, C.R., Nackerud, L, Risler, R., & Bodenschatz, L. (in press). Factors that divide current versus past TANF recipients. Journal of Social Service Research. * Weaver, R., Risler, E., Nackerud, L., & Ellett, A.J. (2006). After the bubble bursts: Welfare reform in an era of economic decline. Journal of Policy Practice. * Jones, C., Lowe, L., Risler, E. (2004). The effectiveness of wilderness adventure therapy programs for young people involved in the juvenile justice system. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth. * Gresham, K., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E., (2004). Intercountry adoption

4 Guatemala and the United States: A comparative policy analysis. Journal of Immigration and Refugee Services. * Sullivan, M. & Risler, E. (2004). Understanding college alcohol abuse and academic performance: Selecting appropriate intervention strategies. The Journal of College Counseling. * Sullivan, M.K., Larrison, C.R., Nackerud, L., Risler, R. & Bodenschatz, L. (2004). Factors that divide current versus past TANF recipients. Journal of Social Service Research. * Risler, E., Lowe, L. & Nackerud, L. (2003) The working definition of social work practice: Does it work? Research on Social Work Practice* * Brooks, F., Risler, E. Hamilton, C. & Nackerud, L. (2002). Impacts of child subsidies on family and child well-being. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 17, * Larrison, C.R., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E., & Sullivan, M. (2002). Welfare recipients and the digital divide: Left out of the new economy? Journal of Technology in Human Services 19 (4), * Larrison, C., Nackerud, L. & Risler E. (2001). A new perspective on families that receive temporary assistance for need families (TANF). Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 28, * Brooks, F., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (2001). Evaluation of a job readiness club for TANF recipients: Psycho-social impacts. Research on Social Work Practice, 11, * Risler, E., Sutphen, R. & Shields, J. (2000). Preceding delinquent behavior in youth: preliminary validation of the First Offender Risk Assessment Index. Research on Social Work Practice, 10, * Crowder, C., Malone, T. Koob, J., Murphy, S. & Risler, E. (1999). Juvenile boot camps: Public opinion and a new brand of justice. Journal of Law and Social Work, 9, * Coble, J., Risler, E. & Nackerud, L. (1999). The effects of a behavioral intervention with five Hispanic children with school attendance problems. School Social Work Journal, 23, * Risler, E. (1998). Student practicum portfolios: Integrating diversity and learning in the field experience. Arete, 23, * Risler, E., Sweatman, T. & Nackerud, L. (1998). Evaluating the Georgia legislative waiver law's effectiveness in deterring juvenile crime. Research on Social Work Practice, 8, * Kadish, K., Glasser, B., Risler, E. & Calhoun, G. (1998). An analysis of the effect counseling on the recidivism rate of juvenile delinquents. Journal of Offender and Addiction Counseling, 19, * Twill, S., Nackerud, L., Risler, E., Bernat, J. & Taylor, D. (1998). Changes in measured loneliness, control and social support among parolees in a halfway house. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 27, * Taft, S., Risler, E. & Nackerud, L. (1997). Effects of positive reinforcement on truancy and overall school performance. School of Social Work Journal, 22,

5 Bulletins and Reports, The Georgia Welfare Reform Research Project: Risler, E., Nackerud, L., Ross, M., Brooks, F., Condrey, S., Lane-Crea, L. (2001). The Georgia welfare reform project - Georgia's reforming welfare: Implications for the future (Rep. No. 4). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press. Brooks, E., Risler, E., Nackerud, L., Rdesinski, R., & Glover, A., Lane-Crea, L. & Larrison, C. (2001). The Georgia welfare reform project- Welfare reform and children: Evaluating the child care subsidy (Addendum to Rep. No. 2). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press. Larrison, C., Nackerud, L., Lane-Crea, L., Risler, E., Dooley, V., & Sullivan, M. (2000). The Georgia welfare reform research project: Innovative Practices (Rep. No. 3). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press. Larrison, C., Nackerud, L., Risler, E. Rdesinski (2000)). The Georgia Welfare Reform Project: A Report to the Atlanta Community Technology Initiative. Athens, GA: University of Georgia, School of Social Work. Risler, E., Nackerud, L., Larrison, C., Rdesinski, R. & Glover, A., (1999). The Georgia welfare reform research projects: The remaining TANF recipients- A research based profile (Rep. No. 2). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia School of Social Work. Nackerud, L., Risler, E. & Brooks, F. (1998). The Georgia welfare reform research project: Emerging patterns and questions (Rep. No.1). Athens, GA: The University of Georgia, School of Social Work. Book Reviews: Risler, E. (2000). A review of Single-case evaluation social workers by Masoor A.F. Kazi in Research on social work practice, 10, p.337. Other Works: Risler, E. (2000). Social work licensing in Georgia: An overview. Developed for the school of social work's annual conference on field instruction Office of Continuing Education. Editorial Board Membership: Research on Social Work Practice State and Local Government Review. Convention Papers: Presentations * Denotes published counterpart, ** denotes invited paper ** Risler, E. & Amburn, S. (October, 2008). Legislative Issues in Georgia s Juvenile Justice System. The Prison Pipeline: The Intersection of Children and the

6 Criminal Justice System, Panel Presentation. The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Athens, GA. ** Risler, E. & O Rourke, T. (October, 2008). Reducing Recidivism: Evidence of Effective Transitional Services in Juvenile Justice. The Prison Pipeline: The Intersection of Children and the Criminal Justice System, Panel Presentation. The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Athens, GA. ** Risler, E. & Rosenbloom, R. (October, 2008). Preventing Delinquency: In School Probation Services. The Prison Pipeline: The Intersection of Children and the Criminal Justice System, Panel Presentation. The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Athens, GA. ** Banks, L.; Hatcher, S.; & Risler, E. (October, 2008). Georgia Senate Bill 440: An Examination of Determining Factors of Youth Who Are Waiver to Superior Court and the Effectiveness of Juvenile Waivers as a Deterrent to Recidivism. The Prison Pipeline: The Intersection of Children and the Criminal Justice System, Panel Presentation. The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Athens, GA. ** Risler, E.; Senator Bill Hamrick; Representative Mary Margaret Oliver; and Tom Rawlings (October, 2008) The Prison Pipeline: The Intersection of Children and The Criminal Justice System. Senate Bill 440: Intents and Consequences: Marking the Upcoming 15 th anniversary of Georgia s School Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform Act. The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Plenary Session, Athens, GA. ** Risler, E.; O Rourke, T. (July, 2008). Thin Exit at Entry: Exploring Outcomes of Georgia s Juvenile Educational Programs. 138 th Annual Congress of Corrections, The American Correctional Association. New Orleans, LA. ** Risler, E. (November, 2007). Prison Pipeline: The Criminalization of America's Children." 1 st Inaugural Symposium of the Child & Family Policy Initiative, The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, panel presentation. ** Risler, E. (June, 2006). Core elements of a youth empowerment model through volunteerism. Plenary presentation, The 2 nd International Conference on Youth Empowerment (ICOYE): Empowering Youth Through Volunteerism, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. ** Risler, E., Baynes, K., Pace, L. (October, 2005). Child Welfare: Neglecting, abusing, and discriminating. Panel presentation at the Second Annual Emory Public Interest Conference, Emory University, Atlanta GA. ** Brooks, F., Ellett, A., Risler, E., Kolomer, S. (January, 2005). Professionalization and unionization: Combatants or allies in solving the current welfare crisis? Panel

7 presentation, annual conference of The Society for Social Work Research, Miami, Fla. ** Kim, H., Risler, E., Nackerud, L. (January, 2005). Who has fallen behind? Georgia Welfare Reform Panel Data. Panel presentation, annual conference of The Society for Social Work Research, Miami, Fla. ** Weaver, R.D., Duong Tran, P., Risler, E.A., & Nackerud, L. (August, 2005). Welfare reform and its impact on children: A longitudinal analysis. Paper presentation at the 45th Annual Conference of the National Association for WelfareResearch & Statistics. Madison, Wisconsin. ** Jones, C., Risler, E., & Lowe, L. (May 2003). The effectiveness of wilderness therapy programs with youth in the juvenile justice system. Paper presentation at the 20 th Annual Conference of the National Association of Forensic Social Work. Phoenix, Arizona. ** Twill, S., Risler, E., & Nackerud, L., (May, 2003). Seven years later: The impact of changes in measured loneliness, control and social support. Paper presentation at the 20 th Annual Conference of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work. Phoenix, Arizona * Sullivan, M. & Risler, E. (February, 2002). Barriers to TANF Exit: Who is Left Behind and Why? Paper presentation at the 49th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. Nashville, Tennessee. ** Larrison, C.R., Risler, E., Sullivan, M., & Crea, L. (November, 2001). Welfare reform reauthorization: Key issues and lessons learned. (panel presentation) American Evaluation Association (AEA) Evaluation 2001: Mainstreaming Evaluation. St. Louis, Missouri. * Risler, E. & Nackerud, L. (August, 2001). Barriers to TANF Exit: Who is Left Behind and Why? Paper presentation, the Annual Workshop for Welfare Research & Statistics. Baltimore, Maryland. ** Larrison, C., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E., & Sullivan, M. (January, 2001). From implementation to outcome: The state of Georgia's experience with the Personal Responsibility and Work Reconciliation Act of United States Government Accounting office (GAO), Speaker Series, Washington, D.C. * Larrison, C., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (2001). TANF recipients and the digital divide: Left out of the new economy? Paper presentation, Fifth Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work Research. Atlanta, Georgia. * Larrison, C., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (January, 2001). Family Archetypes: A new perspective on families that receive welfare benefits. Paper presentation,

8 Fifth Annual Conference of the Society of Social Work Research. Atlanta, Georgia. * Risler, E. & Nackerud, L. (November, 2000). The remaining TANF recipients: A research based profile. Paper presentation, at the Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association. Waikiki, Hawaii. * Larrison, C., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (January, 2000). Family Archetypes: A new perspective on families that receive welfare benefits. Paper presentation, at the Annual Conference of the American Evaluation. Waikiki, Hawaii. ** Larrison, C., Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (2000). An overview of remaining welfare recipients in the state of Georgia: Demographics from hunger to computer ownership. United States Government Accounting office (GAO), Speaker Series, Washington, D.C. * Risler, E., Nackerud, L. (August, 2000). The remaining TANF recipients: A research based profile. Paper presentation, at the 40th Annual Workshop for Welfare Research & Statistics. Scottsdale, Arizona. * Risler, E., Nackerud, L. & Larrison, C. (July, 2000). The remaining TANF recipients: A research based profile. Paper presentation, International Conference on Evaluation for Practice. Huddersfield, United Kingdom. * Risler, E., Nackerud, L., & Larrison, C. (January, 2000). The remaining TANF recipients: A research based profile. Paper presentation, International Conference on Research for Social Work Practice. Charleston, South Carolina. * Risler, E., Nackerud, L. & Larrison, C. (November, 1999). The remaining TANF recipients: A research based profile. Paper presentation at the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services Annual Managers Conference. Savannah, Georgia. Risler, E. & Perry, S. (October, 1999). "Does the left hand know what the right Hand is doing" Welfare Reform in Georgia. Panel presentation at the, Celebrating our professional diversity, Sun-coast chapter of the American Society for Public Administrators, St. Petersburg, Florida. * Brooks, F., Risler, E. & Nackerud, L. (August, 1999). Evaluation of a job finding club for TANF recipients: Psycho-social impacts. Paper presentation at the 39th Annual Workshop for Welfare Research & Statistics. Cleveland, Ohio. * Nackerud, L., Risler, E. & Brooks, F. (August, 1999). Evaluation of the early implementation of welfare reform in Georgia. Paper presentation at the 39th Annual Workshop for Welfare Research & Statistics. Cleveland, Ohio. * Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (June, 1999). Evaluation of the early implementation of Welfare reform in Georgia. Paper presentation at the 2nd Annual Institute for

9 Social Work Education and Practitioners: Politics, Policy, and Social Change. Charleston, South Carolina. * Brooks, F., Nackerud, L., Risler, E. (June, 1999). Evaluation of a Job Finding Club for TANF recipients. Paper presentation at the 2nd Annual Institute for Social Work Educators and Practitioners: Politics, Policy, and Social Change. Charleston, South Carolina. Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (April, 1999). The End of the Cuban Contradiction of U.S. Refugee Policy. Paper presentation at the Americas World Council, Conference on the Americas, Savannah, Georgia. Nackerud, L. & Risler, E. (April, 1999). U.S. Welfare Reform and Immigration Policy Reform: Implications for the Americas. Paper presentation at the Americas World Council, Conference on the Americas, Savannah, Georgia. Risler, E. & Issac, A. (March 1998). Cultural Competence: The Development of Diversity Awareness in the Students' Educational Experience. Paper presentation at the 44th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Orlando, Florida. * Risler, E. (January, 1998). Juvenile Justice Research: Social Work Practice with Troubled Youth. Poster presentation, International Conference on Research for Social Work Practice. Miami, Florida. * Risler, E. (March, 1997). Student Practicum Portfolios: Integrating Learning and Diversity in the Field Experience. Paper presentation, 43rd Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, Illinois. Risler, E. & Stevens, D. (February, 1997). Transition from Foster Care to Adoption. Paper presentation, Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption Agencies, Annual Conference, Young Harris, Georgia. Risler, E. & Glaser, B. (October, 1995). The Juvenile Counseling and Assessment Program Team (JCAP). A collaboration of community, juvenile justice system, and academia intervention of juvenile delinquency (symposium). Panel presentation, 12th Annual Southeastern Eco-Community Conference, Smith Mt. Lake, Virginia. Risler, E., Sutphen, R., Aeby, V. & Quinn, W. (December, 1992). Family Solutions for First Offenders: An Intervention Model for Juvenile Delinquents. Panel presentation, National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida. Risler, E. (May, 1992). Pscyho-social Adjustments to Adoption: Understanding the Adoption Experience. Paper presentation, Georgia Division, American

10 Service Activities: Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Southeastern Chapter, Savannah, Georgia. Powell, G., Risler, E., Scalise, J. & Erlanger, M. (November, 1991). Marriage Check-up: A Community Service Model. Panel presentation, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas. Risler, E. (August, 1991). Working with Families in the Adoption Experience. Paper presentation, Georgia Division American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Northeastern Chapter, Athens, Georgia. Elected Office in Professional Organizations: Professional Licenses Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia #1054 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Georgia #260 Current Treasurer- Georgia Division of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (GAMFT) Former Chair- N.E. Georgia Chapter, Ga. Division, AAMFT Former Treasurer- N.E. Georgia Chapter, Ga. Division, AAMFT Government Appointments: The office of the Governor. Appointment to the Juvenile Justice Board for the state of Georgia, present. The office of the Governor. Appointment to the Juvenile Code Re-Write Commission for the state of Georgia, Service to Local Community Organizations: Member of the Georgia Options Human Rights Committee, present. Board of Directors, Family Counseling Services of Athens, Board of Advisors, Athens Regional Youth Detention Center, Board of Directors, Athens Clarke County Family Connection, Board President, Athens, Clarke County Family Connection Board of Directors, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Board of Advisors, Clarke County Domestic Violence Task Force, Board of Advisors, Clarke County Family Preservation Project, Board of Directors, Clarke County School District Drug Free School, Board of Directors, The Ark, Community outreach program, Other Service: Service to University of Georgia / School of Social Work The University Task force on Graduate Education

11 The External Review Committee for the Accreditation of The Carl Vinson Institute of Government, ( ). Faculty Grievance, The University Council, (2006 Present). The University of Georgia Graduate Faculty School of Social Work Doctoral Program Committee School of Social Work Personnel Committee Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate Faculty