Jemel Aguilar

Title

Associate Professor

Department

Graduate School of Social Service

Institution

Fordham University

Jaguilar35@fordham.edu

Education

University of Minnesota School of Social Work

Research Interests

Anti Oppressive Approach Public Health Social Work Research

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Biography

I focus on the broad area of human behavior in the social environment. Within this aspect of the social work and public health curriculum, I study the intersection of oppression and health. I am currently working on COVID projects but have experience in HIV and several other chronic infections.

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Fordham University Lowenstein Building, 704H 113 West 60th Street New York NY 10023

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List of Publications (42)

In 2022

Aguilar, J.P. (2022). Social Work Research. Kendall Publishing
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Counselman-Carpenter, E. & Aguilar, J. P. (2022) Best practices for assessing digital literacy and strengthening online teaching pedagogy of digitally immigrant stakeholders in higher education. In David Guralnick, Michael E. Auer, & Antonella Poce. (Ed.) Innovations in Learning and Technology for the Workplace and Higher Education. New York, NY: Springer
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Smith, C. F., Aguilar, J. P., Tomczak, S. M.* (2022). Appropriate uncomfortable: A conversation among three colleagues about structural oppression focused on racism and the need for action. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 27(2), 78-86 *Each author contributed as first authors of this project
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In 2021

Aguilar, J. P. & Counselman-Carpenter, E. (2021). Decolonizing Human behavior in the Social Environment: A Reader for an Anti-oppressive approach. Cognella Publishing.
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Aguilar, J. P. & Counselman-Carpenter, E. (2021). 'The mirage of action': Exploring the social work professions' perpetuation of white supremacy through 'well-intentioned' actions. Advances in Social Work, 21(2/3), 1020-1044.
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In 2020

Aguilar, J.P. (2020). When my body betrayed me: Falling through my identity and into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In E. Counselman-Carpenter, E. & Redclay, A. (Ed.) Working with Grief and Traumatic Loss: Theory, Practice, and Self-Care. San Diego, CA: Cognella Publishing.
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Sen, S., Petty, M., & Aguilar, J. P. (2020). An ecological framework for understanding HIV- and AIDS-related stigma among Asian American and Pacific Islander Men who have sex with men living in the USA. Culture, Health, & Sexuality, 23(1), 85-97.
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In 2017

Sen, S., Nguyen, H. D., Kim, S. Y., & Aguilar, J.P. (2017). HIV knowledge, risk behavior, stigma, and their impact on HIV testing among Asian American and Pacific Islanders: A review of literature. Social Work in Public Health, 32(1), 11-29.
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In 2016

Sen, S. & Aguilar, J.P. (2016) Migration and HIV among Asian Populations: Social work interventions. In X. Qingwen, & L. P. Jordan (Eds), Migrant Workers: Social identity, occupational challenges and health practices (pp 66-75). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
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Jung, H. J. & Aguilar, J.P. (2016). Mental health is everybody's responsibility: A case study of collaborative partnerships and shared commitment for mental health promotion. Social Work in Mental health, 14(5), 474-496.
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Aguilar, J., Mahapatra, N., Busch-Armendariz, N.B., & DiNitto, D.M. (2016). Exploring the science of conducting surveys for studying men's sexual assault perpetration behaviors. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, & Trauma, 25(1), 88-109.
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In 2013

Aguilar, J.P. (2013). Drug sellers and distributors. In R. J. R. Levesque (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Adolescence. New York, NY: Springer
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Sen, S., Aguilar, J.P., Heng, L., & Gambhir, S. (2013). The social construct of sex work in India. Journal of HIV & Social Services, 13(4), 353-370.
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Aguilar, J.P., & Sen, S. (2013). The culture of methamphetamine: Exploring the socio-cultural aspects of gay and bisexual men's use of methamphetamine. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 23(3), 370-382.
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Aguilar, J. P. (2013). State of neglect: HIV disparities in the State of Texas. Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin
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In 2012

Gupta, S.V., Alexander, J., & Aguilar, J.P., (2012). The lives of Blacks in Texas, 1950-2010. Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin
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Aguilar, J. P. (2012). HIV in State Prisons: A call for provider-initiated testing. Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin.
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In 2011

Lagana-Riordan, C., Aguilar, J.P., Franklin, C., Streeter, C., Kim, J., Tripodi, S., & Hopson, L. M. (2011). At-risk students' perceptions of traditional schools and a solution-focused public alternative school. Preventing School Failure, 55(3), 105-114.
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In 2010

Aguilar, J. P. (2010). Developmental trajectories in adolescent offending. In A. Roberts and D. Springer (Eds.). Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice: Policies, Programs, and Intervention Strategies. Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
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Bender, K., Tripodi, S. Aguilar, J.P., & Thompson, S. (2010). Relationship between internal and external sources of control in a national sample of young adults. Social Work Research, 34(1), 58-64
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Sen, S. & Aguilar, J.P., & Bacchus, D. N. A. (2010). Migration, poverty, and risk of HIV infection: An application of social capital theory. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 20(7), 897-908.
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Sen, S. & Aguilar, J. P. & Goldbach, J. (2010). Does social capital act as a buffer against HIV risk among migrant men in Sub-Saharan Africa? Journal of HIV/AIDS in Social Services, 9,190-211.
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Aguilar, J. P. (2010). Comprehensive medical and social service needs of people living with HIV or AIDS in a 5-county area of Texas. Report to the Austin TGA HIV Planning Council
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In 2009

Aguilar, J. P. (2009). Adolescent drug sellers and distributors. In A. Browne (Ed.) Comprehensive Series in Addictions. Westport, CT: Praeger-Greenwood
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Aguilar, J.P. & Jackson, A. (2009). From the streets to institutions: Female adolescent drug seller's perceptions of their power. Affilia, 24, 369-381.
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Aguilar, J.P. & Sen, S. (2009). Comparing conceptualizations of social capital. Journal of Community Practice, 17(4), 424-443.
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Lagana-Riordan, C. & Aguilar, J. P. (2009). What's Missing from NCLB? A Policy Analysis from a Social Work Perspective. Children and Schools, 31, 3, 135-146.
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In 2008

Aguilar, J. P., & Springer, D. W. (2008). Assessment, classification, and treatment with juvenile offenders. In A. R. Roberts (Ed.), Correctional counseling and treatment (pp. 25-40). Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
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Armour, M., Winsor, L. & Aguilar, J.P., Taub, C. (2008). A multidimensional evaluation of a faith based restorative justice intervention for offenders: A pilot study. Journal of Christianity and Psychology, 27, 159-167.
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In 2007

Abrams, L.S., Anderson-Nathe, B., & Aguilar, J.P., (2007). Constructing adolescent masculinities and juvenile violence. Men and Masculinities, 11, 22-41.
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Aguilar, J.P. & Travis, D.J. (2007). Review of the CAL Curriculum. Report to the University of Texas School of Social Work Community and Administrative Leadership Committee.
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In 2005

Abrams, L.S. & Aguilar, J.P. (2005). Negative trends, possible selves, and behavior change: A qualitative study of juvenile offenders in residential treatment. Qualitative Social Work, 4, 175-196.
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In 2004

Abrams, L.S., & Aguilar, J.P. (2004). Anoka Bar-None Final Research Report. Technical report prepared for the Volunteers of American Bar-None program, Anoka, MN.
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Unspecified

Aguilar, J.P. & Counselman-Carpenter, E. Asking, answering, and conceptualizing practice: An interactive text for helping professionals. Great River Learning.
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Aguilar, J.P. & Counselman-Carpenter, E. Multidimensional Human Behavior in the Complex Social Environment. Cognella
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Aguilar, J.P. The practice of human behavior in the social environment. Kendall Publishing.
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Aguilar, J. P. Anti-racism covers everything: A decision case. Submitted to Lessons in Social Equity: A case study book. Edited Richard Greggory Johnson & Seth J. Meyer
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Aguilar, J.P., Tomczak, S. M., Wade-Rancourt, R., Harris, D. Poverty simulations in social work education for policy practice. Manuscript submitted to Critical Social Work.
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Smith, C. F., Aguilar, J. P., Kozu, S., D'Angelo, K., Keenan, E., Tomczak, S. M. If anti-racism is the goal, then anti-oppression is how we get there. Manuscript submitted to Advances in Social Work.
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Martin A, Celentano J, Olezeski C, Halloran J, Penque B, Aguilar J. P., Amsalem D. Collaborating with transgender youth to train healthcare professionals: randomized controlled trial of a didactic enhanced by brief videos. BMC Public Health (submitted; preprint: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1588004/v1)
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Aguilar, J.P., Tomczak, S. M., Wade-Rancourt, R., Challenging social work students' attitudes toward the poor and low-income populations through poverty simulation. Manuscript submitted to Journal of Community Practice
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Sultana, S., Wade, C. H., & Aguilar, J.P. SHOCKS: A comprehensive Instrument for measuring support for Bangladeshi Women living with HIV-related Stigma. Manuscript to be submitted to Journal of Social Work Research.
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