Jiyoung K. Tabone

Jiyoung K. Tabone, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the West Virginia University School of Social Work, focusing on trauma-informed care and prevention research. Her work examines the impacts of traumatic experiences on children, particularly Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and their broader health outcomes.

• Education: Ph.D. (University of Chicago), M.S.W. (Washington University in St. Louis), B.P.A. (Pusan National University, South Korea)

Dr. Tabone’s research bridges childhood trauma with long-term effects such as adult obesity and behavioral risks. She evaluates school-based interventions like the Trauma-Informed Elementary School (TIES) program and integrates the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment with the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) model in rural settings. Her recent work expands ACEs outcomes to bariatric surgical patients, linking trauma history with psychological testing and health interventions.

While Dr. Tabone’s publications highlight ACEs, trauma-informed practices, and behavioral health, no explicit awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. Her research collaborations include partnerships with community agencies to implement trauma-focused programs in rural schools.