College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

145 Center for Applied Research on Substance Use and Health Disparities The principal mission of the Center for Applied Research on Substance Use and Health Disparities ( ARSH), is the production, dissemination, and utilization of scientific knowledge in the areas of substance abuse, health risk behaviors, and health disparities among vulnerable populations. Areas of special interest include :  The etiology, patterns and consequences, and prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse;  The epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, and the prevention of such infections among highly vulnerable populations;  The prevalence and patterns of health disparities among affected subpopulations, and the development and testing of new approaches to intervention. ARSH is part of the Department of Justice and Human Services at CAHSS. The Center is headed by Dr. Steven P. Kurtz (Ph.D., Sociology from Florida International University). In addition to an office at the NSU main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, ARSH maintains both an administrative office and a field office, which houses the day-to-day operations of extramurally funded grants, in Miami. http://arsh.nova.edu/index.html ) Community Resolution Services Community Resolution Services (CRS) offers trainings and workshops, as well as facilitation and other services, to individuals, families, groups, and communities. CRS is an in-house practicum site available to students in DMS/MACS and DCRS. CAHSS students that are not engaged in practicum may apply as volunteers. CRS supports students who intend to enhance their skills and who want to participate in projects and activities rich with prospects for professional development. It also offers needed services to the community, at either no cost or based on a sliding fee scale. This enables our underserved community members to access and participate in conflict resolution services. CRS offers professional opportunities in the community for students who want to enhance their skills beyond the classroom. It also offers opportunities for faculty to mentor students while enhancing their own practice skills. CRS maintains a variety of projects including the VOICES Family Outreach Project; CRPS Project (Community Resources, Partnerships and Solutions); CRS Training and Consulting Project and Peace Place. Peace Place is a unique, long-term collaboration between CRS and the Broward County Library System. The library provides a public forum and CRS uses Peace Place as an opportunity to share important research, information, and skills with the community. For more information about CRS, please contact the CRS Coordinator at crs@nova.edu . Equine Assisted Family Therapy Outreach In collaboration with Stable Foundations, an equine assisted therapy practice within the local community, the Department of Family Therapy offers opportunities for master’s and doctoral students to serve as clinical interns, offering equine assisted family therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Integrating the systemic theoretical foundations that are the hallmark of the family therapy program with the practice of equine assisted therapies, this collaborative effort provides a unique clinical opportunity for students. Clinical supervision is provided by Dr. Green and by licensed mental health professionals affiliated with Stable Foundations. Additionally, the Department of Family Therapy offers an Equine Assisted