Jared Israel Best

Jared Israel Best is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Public Administration at Seton Hall University. Previously, he taught at Portland State University (2015–present) across programs including Child, Youth, and Family Studies, as well as BSW and MSW programs. His teaching portfolio includes courses on sexualities, research methods, trauma-informed practice, and gerontology.

• Education: PhD in Social Work (not explicitly stated but inferred from title)

Research focuses on youth aging out of foster care, abolitionist critiques of child welfare systems, and sexualities education in social work curricula. His work emphasizes marginalized youth populations and critical perspectives in social work practice.

Publications analyze topics like foster care transitions and sexual health in Latina communities. Notable courses include Theory and Practice series, Gender and Sexualities in Social Work, and Disability Studies.