Mick Beyers

Mick Beyers is an Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's School of Social Work, part of the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions. With over 20 years of fieldwork in Northern Ireland, she specializes in transitional justice, human rights advocacy, and post-conflict societal healing. Her work emphasizes macro-level social change through direct engagement with marginalized groups, including former combatants, refugees, and victims of political violence.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Washington
• M.S.W., Arizona State University
• B.A. in Political Science, Rosemont College

Research Focus: Mick's scholarship centers on human rights frameworks in societies emerging from conflict. Key areas include: transitional justice mechanisms for former political prisoners, accountability for state violence, veterans' reintegration, and community-based interventions for trauma. Her applied research in Northern Ireland spans policing reform, refugee integration, and grassroots advocacy for reproductive rights.

Publications: Her research outputs consistently address social justice in post-conflict contexts, with recurring themes of accountability, community resilience, and policy advocacy. Recent works analyze refugee resettlement, homelessness, and covert policing, reflecting a commitment to translating academic insights into practical toolkits for marginalized communities.

Professional Impact: Mick founded a nonprofit dedicated to social justice through community research and action. She leverages her fieldwork experience to teach courses on policy practice, macro social work, and advocacy at ASU, aiming to inspire future social workers to tackle systemic inequalities.