Deborah Aden
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Deb Aden-Ripperda
Assistant Professor
School of Health Sciences: Social Work, Health Affairs
HSC/FHSC 366
Phone: 605-357-1316
Email: Deb.Aden@usd.edu
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Bio:
Field Director for both BSW/MSW social work programs. Assistant Professor teaching SWK seminar for both programs. Travel to Vermillion and do clinical visits of all field education students.
Teaching Interests:
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Diversity,
Field Education, interviewing skills employment skills
Research Interests:
Cultural Sensitiveity
Field Education
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assualt
Rural vs Urban culture
Grants:
- South Dakota Child Welfare Training Project, National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, (2010 - 2013)
- Mental health literacy among rural older adults, University of South Dakota, (2012 - 2013)
Awards and Honors:
- Chairwoman of United Way Disabilites Team, United Way, 2011
- Sioux Empire Heart Club Member, United Way, 2011
- Sioux Empire Heart Club Member, United Way, 2010
- Sioux Empire Heart Club Member, United Way, 2009
