Christopher St. Vil

Christopher St. Vil is an Associate Professor at the UB School of Social Work, University at Buffalo. His work focuses on trauma, violence victimization, and health equity in marginalized communities. He holds a PhD from Howard University and has held adjunct roles at institutions like the University of Maryland and Morgan State University. His current research examines violence among Black male trauma patients and masculinity's role in health outcomes.

Education

• PhD in Social Work, Howard University (2012)
• MSW from Stony Brook University (2002)
• BSW from Buffalo State College (2000)

Research Interests

Dr. St. Vil's interdisciplinary work bridges social work practice with public health, emphasizing:

• Trauma care system reform
• Racial disparities in healthcare data
• Gun violence prevention strategies
• Intersection of masculinity and health
• Community-based mentoring programs

Key Contributions

Recent studies include developing firearm injury prevention frameworks, improving trauma registry accuracy, and evaluating hospital-based violence intervention programs. His 2024 work on 'Deaths of Despair' explores systemic roots of racialized violence.

Awards & Recognition

• 2014 Educational Opportunity Program Distinguished Alumnus Award
• GEDI Fellow (American Evaluation Association)

Advising & Grants

While specific grant details aren't listed, his research collaborations include Prince George's Hospital Center trauma unit studies and Live Well Erie workforce development evaluations. He emphasizes participatory approaches in mentoring youth in high-poverty areas.

Labs/Teams

Part of the Buffalo Center for Social Research, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on trauma-related health equity initiatives.