Assistant Professor
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL, United States
Dr. Olubunmi Basirat Oyewuwo PhD, LMSW is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University. She is the Principal Investigator of the American Muslim Intimate Partner Violence Survey (AMIPV), a national survey that examines American Muslims’ experiences and perceptions of domestic violence. Her research agenda focuses on improving the health and well-being outcomes of women, as well as Black, Muslim, and immigrant communities. Her preliminary research qualitatively examined how the intersectionality of race, gender, and religious identity shape Black Muslim women’s domestic violence coping processes using an ethnically diverse sample. She has disseminated her work in peer-reviewed academic journals, academic conferences, and to community and service provider audiences. Dr. Oyewuwo has worked as a consultant to multiple organizations working to address domestic violence. Prior to pursuing her PhD, Dr. Oyewuwo practiced as a social worker in the domestic violence field. Her practice experience included working in a domestic violence shelter as a legal advocate and in a battering intervention and prevention program as a group facilitator.
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CSWE Track Meeting: Islam and Muslims
Friday, October 25, 2024
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
The Mental Health Burden of Intimate Partner Violence: Findings From the AMIPV Survey
Saturday, October 26, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM CT