Nathan H. Perkins

Nathan H. Perkins is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, where his work integrates social justice principles with research on sibling violence and child welfare. He teaches across undergraduate, MSW, and PhD programs, emphasizing research as a tool for systemic change in oppressed communities.

Education:

• PhD in Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University (2014)
• MSW in Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University (2009)
• MS in Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State University (2002)
• BA in Psychology and French, Ohio University (1998)

Research focuses on sibling violence as an under-examined form of family violence affecting marginalized children, with emphasis on its intersection with elder abuse, foster care systems, and child welfare policy. His work connects micro/macro social work practice through social justice frameworks, particularly in research methods education where he examines knowledge retention among MSW students.

Publication trends (2010-2018) reveal consistent exploration of violence across family systems, with 7 of 11 articles directly addressing sibling violence mechanisms and interventions. His scholarship bridges clinical social work with health policy (e.g., end-stage renal disease care) and educational pedagogy, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core focus on vulnerable populations.

Professional Affiliations:

• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)
• American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
• National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence across the Lifespan (NPEIV)

Advising occurs through PhD/MSW research courses and dissertation supervision, though specific students aren't listed. Grant activity isn't documented in source materials, but his work informs child welfare policy development through practical applications of sibling violence research.

No dedicated research labs are mentioned, but his collaborations with institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University and Ohio State University indicate team-based approaches to family violence studies.