Dana E. Boccio

Dana E. Boccio is an Associate Professor at the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University, specializing in school psychology. She is a representative for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Adelphi Chapter and actively contributes to ethics and suicide prevention research.

• Ph.D., Hofstra University (2006)
• M.A., Hofstra University (2001)
• B.A., Hofstra University (2000)

Her research focuses on suicide risk assessment and professional ethics in school psychology. Key contributions include developing the Student Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol (SSRAP) and analyzing ethical decision-making models under administrative pressures.

Recent publications examine suicide prevention frameworks, ethical resistance strategies, and pedagogical innovations like using obituaries in psychology education. Collaborations with researchers like S. Jacob and P. Breux highlight interdisciplinary efforts in mental health.

She serves on the Ethics Advisory Board for NASP and has delivered webinars on ethical dilemmas and suicide prevention for organizations including the Alabama Association of School Psychologists and NASP-approved CPD providers.