Phyllis Thompson, M.S.W.
Lecturer
Courses Taught:
SW 512 Social Economic and Political Environments
SW 513 Life span and Neurophysiologic Development in a Cultural,
Ecological and Transactional Framework
Research Interests:
Child sexual abuse and exploitation; Child welfare
Current Research:
Predictors of case dispensation for children under 3 years old with concerns of sexual abuse.
How parents' perceptions of sex education and youth sexual activity shape the conversations they are having with their children.
Award:
William McPhee Scholarship for academic performance and to assist with dissertation, 2007
Publications:
Speller-Brown, B. , Sanger, M. , & Thompson, P. (2003). "History and Interview." Nursing Approach to the Evaluation of Child Maltreatment. G.W. Medical Publishing, Inc., August 2003.
Alexander, M., Kellog, N., & Thompson, P. (2005). "Community and Mental Health Support of Juvenile Prostitute Victims." Medical and Legal Aspects of Child Sexual Exploitation. G.W. Medical Publishing, Inc. June 2005.
Thompson, P. & Gallion, H. (2004). The Our Kids Medical Evaluation: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Sexual Abuse, sponsored by American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Hollywood, California.
193 Polk Avenue, Suite E.
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: (615) 782-6156
pthompson@utk.edu
B.S.W., Moorhead State University
M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Doctoral Candidate, University of Utah