Dominique Shabazz
Dominique Shabazz
Assistant Professor of Social Work / Director of Practicum Education
- Doctor of Social Work, Simmons University, Boston, Mass., 2023
- Master of Social Work, University of Connecticut, Hartford, Conn., 2012
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Conn., 2009
Dominique Shabazz is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Doctor of Social Work from Simmons University and her master's degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. With more than a decade in practice, Shabazz’s experience includes working in hospitals, schools, government agencies, and higher education institutions. In the past, she has served as a an adjunct professor at Springfield College and as a practicum supervisor for multiple students from the Department of Social Work. Shabazz’s passion includes the advancement of Social Work education and cultivating a positive educational experience for learners.
Research Interests
- Juvenile Justice
- Women's Issues
- Culturally Considerate Practice
- Leadership Development
- Human Rights Advocacy
Courses Taught
- Social Work Practice 4 and 5
- Research 2
- Culturally Responsive Social Work
- Social Policy and Planning in Human Services
- Practicum Education
Certifications and Memberships
- Founder of Bespoke Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that supports women in all phases of life
- Consultant for New York Public Radio children’s programming
- Volunteer for Supreme Athlete Mentoring Program, which offers youth mentoring in Connecticut
- Board member for Az’uels Community Connections, which provides low/no-cost mental health services
Selected Works
Presentations
- Shabazz, D. “Positionality as Social Workers: How who we are shows up in what we do.” THRIVE Program Speaker, February 8, 2023. Springfield, Mass.
- Rock, J., Shabazz, D., Nunez, Y., & Sanchez, K. “Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Social Support, Coping Resources, and Access to Services for Incarcerated Youth.” Society for Social Work and Research Conference, January 11-15, 2023, Phoenix, Ariz.
- Cordero, A., Shabazz, D. Brooks, A., & Thomas, K. “Futures Without Violence and Social Work Education: Leadership Development in Antiviolence Work.” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, October 31-November 3, 2013, Dallas Texas
