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David Pooler is a Professor at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, Baylor University. His work focuses on clergy-perpetrated sexual abuse, professional joy in social work, organizational leadership, and social worker wellbeing. He holds a PhD and MSSW from the University of Louisville, and a BA from Lee University. His research addresses systemic issues in social work organizations and faith communities, emphasizing ethical practice and trauma-informed care.
Education:
- PhD, University of Louisville
- MSSW, University of Louisville
- BA, Lee University
Research emphasizes clergy sexual abuse survivor advocacy, professional flourishing among social workers, and organizational justice in social services. His 2025 studies on institutional betrayal trauma and 2022 pandemic-related substance use research highlight current priorities. He co-developed training programs for trauma-sensitive case management in schools and evaluates faith-based sex education programs for minority youth.
Publications span 20 years, with notable contributions to Journal of Social Work with Groups, Families in Society, and Social Work. His work integrates clinical practice insights with macro-level organizational change strategies. Married to Cheryl Pooler (also a social work lecturer), he has two adopted children.
Grants and advising focus on improving social work education and practitioner wellbeing. His lab collaborations address faith-community intersections in social work ethics and trauma recovery mechanisms.
