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Juan L. Benavides, lsw

PhD Student
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH, United States

Juan Lorenzo Benavides, a Ph.D. student in Social Welfare at The Ohio State University, is focused on leveraging health services to support resilience among minoritized youth facing abuse and neglect. With a B.S.W. from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.S.W. from Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in Mental Health and Healthcare Delivery, Juan’s academic and professional journey is rich and varied.

His research spans early childhood resilience, child welfare systems, mental health, and trauma, employing methodologies from qualitative analysis to structural equation modeling. Juan's contributions to the field include numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and presentations, backed by recognitions like the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the Teach for America and Danforth Scholarship.

Besides his academic endeavors, Juan is deeply involved in practical social work. As a Pediatric Emergency Room Social Worker at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, he plays a critical role in assessing the psychosocial aspects of illness and trauma, offering social work services, and coordinating with governmental services. His prior experiences include positions at Texas Children’s Pediatrics, The Mayo Clinic, and Texas Children’s Hospital, where he developed expertise in patient-centered care, crisis intervention, and referrals to protective services.

Juan’s journey is marked by a profound commitment to enhancing child welfare and mental health services, demonstrating his dedication to making a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable populations. Through both research and practice, he embodies the principles of resilience and advocacy, striving to improve the systems that serve our society's most at-risk youth.

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