Michelle Talley

Michelle Talley is a Lecturer at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles, within the Department of Social Welfare. Her work focuses on public child welfare, youth and family dynamics, and substance use.

• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Welfare
• Children and Families
• Substance Use and Addiction
• Practicum Education
• Domestic Violence
• Attachment Theory
• Public Child Welfare

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has extensive experience in mental health, adoption services, and addressing systemic issues in child welfare systems. Her expertise includes trauma-informed care, social work education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.