Smita E. Dewan
استادیار · Social work with Immigrants and Refugees
New York City College of Technology, CUNYمعرفی
Smita E. Dewan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Services at the School of Professional Studies, City University of New York (CUNY), where she contributes to academic programs focused on human services and social justice. Her position involves teaching, research, and community engagement within an urban educational context serving diverse populations.
Her educational trajectory reflects interdisciplinary expertise:
- Ph.D. in Social Work from Fordham University, New York, with dissertation research on Patterns of Service Utilization among Pre-Certified Victims of Human Trafficking
- MA in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India, concentrating on Social Welfare Administration
- BA LL.B in Law from National Law School of India University, Bangalore, India
Dr. Dewan's research centers on Social work with Immigrants and Refugees, International Social Work, Human rights and Social Justice, and Program Evaluation. Her work critically examines systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities, particularly victims of human trafficking and intimate partner violence, while emphasizing culturally responsive service delivery and policy advocacy. She investigates how religious beliefs, immigration status, and cultural backgrounds intersect with access to social services.
Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on vulnerable populations through publications in journals like International Social Work and Journal of Family Violence. Research trends reveal sustained examination of service utilization patterns, trauma responses in immigrant communities, and capacity-building initiatives for community organizations serving Hispanic/Latino populations. Methodologically, her work combines quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from community-based settings.
Dr. Dewan actively disseminates findings through conference presentations at venues including the State Society on Aging of New York and the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis, addressing topics from community needs assessment to mental health perspectives.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, grant funding, laboratory facilities, or research teams is not specified in current professional materials.
