Curriculum Vitae
Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2018
Dr. Wilfong’s research is focused on the intersection of poverty, discrimination, and criminal justice involvement. His research examines how structural forces within U.S. society increase the likelihood of adults with histories of experiencing discrimination, poverty, and abuse become involved in the criminal justice system. Dr. Wilfong’s research also investigates the influence of organizations and practice interventions on probation outcomes and recidivism, particularly as it relates to the role of social workers in promoting a therapeutic approach to treatment services for the criminal justice population.
Recent Publications:
Wilfong, J., & Plaza, D. (Forthcoming). Applying feminist criminology to social work criminal justice research: Treating addiction, mental health and victimization. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions.
Wilfong, J., Golder, S., Logan, T.K., and Higgins, G. (Forthcoming). Examining the influence of financial assistance and employment services on the criminal justice outcomes of women on probation. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work. NIHMSID: 1607318
Wilfong, J. (Forthcoming). Learning how to teach macro practice online: A commitment to social work’s roots. Reflections: Journal of Professional Helping.
Sears, J.S., Verbist, A.N., Wilfong, J., Thomas, T.A., Mount, S., Sabree, R., & Van Zyl, M.A. (2018). Mapping the science of social work debate: An exercise in doctoral student education. The Journal of Social Work Education.
Harris, L.M., Wilfong, J., Thang, N.D., & Kim, B.J. (2017). Guardianship planning among grandparents raising grandchildren affected by HIV/AIDS in Northern Vietnam. GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy, 4(1).
Harris, L.M., Wilfong, J., Thang, N.D., & Kim, B.J. (2017). Guardianship planning among grandparents raising grandchildren affected by HIV/AIDS in Northern Vietnam. GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy, 4(1).
