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Sarah Ascienzo is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at North Carolina State University. She holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Kentucky, an MSW from Colorado State University, and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from James Madison University.
Her research focuses on mitigating adverse health consequences of trauma exposure, including secondary traumatic stress among helping professionals and behavioral health workforce development. Notable projects include analyzing risk factors for secondary traumatic stress in mental health professionals, exploring trauma narratives in youth therapy, and examining implementation barriers in trauma-focused interventions. She has also contributed to studies on judicial decision-making in child sex trafficking cases and the impact of Safe Harbor legislation.
Dr. Ascienzo’s clinical background spans over 15 years, specializing in trauma-informed care for children and families affected by psychological trauma, including work as a trauma-focused clinician and child forensic interviewer. Her expertise includes program development, clinical training, and evidence-based treatment implementation.
Her publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, blending social work, psychology, and legal perspectives to address systemic challenges in trauma care. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in her profile, though her work aligns with NC State’s focus on impactful, community-driven research.
She is affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and contributes to the School of Social Work’s Full-Time Faculty. Her work emphasizes resilience-building and sustainable interventions to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
