Dalhee Yoon

Dalhee Yoon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), affiliated with the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). Her research focuses on the interplay between child maltreatment, peer relationships, and adolescent risk behaviors, aiming to bridge research and clinical practice. She holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University, an MSW from the University of Washington-Seattle, and advanced degrees from Sookmyung Women’s University (MA) and Hannam University (BA).

Dr. Yoon’s work examines how maltreatment influences adolescent substance use, risky sexual behavior, and mental health through peer dynamics. Her research highlights gender differences, timing of maltreatment, and protective factors like food security. Notable contributions include developmental cascade models linking maltreatment to later psychopathology and substance use via peer relationships.

Her recent articles (2020–2025) analyze bullying patterns, opioid use correlates in maltreated adults, and father-child relationship impacts on behavior. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her systematic reviews and longitudinal studies demonstrate methodological rigor. She has advised no students listed here but contributes to child welfare policy through her empirical findings.

Dr. Yoon’s research emphasizes preventive interventions targeting at-risk youth, leveraging findings on family dynamics and maltreatment trajectories. Her work consistently advocates for evidence-based practices in child protection systems and community services.