Potocky, Miriam

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Article
- 2024
  
  Implementation Research in Refugee Resettlement: A Rapid Scoping Review. Global Implementation Research and Applications. 4:232-246.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s43477-023-00104-4
- 2024
  
  Factors Associated with Poverty among Refugees in the United States. Journal of Poverty. 28:91-109.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10875549.2022.2128974 Web of Science: 000868226800001
- 2023
  
  Experiences of Undocumented Parents Reuniting with Children Who Entered the United States as Unaccompanied Minors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054496
- 2022
  
  Undocumented Children in Iran. Statelessness and Citizenship Review. 4:141-144.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.35715/scr4001117
- 2021
  
  Impacts of COVID-19 on refugees and immigrants in the United States: A call for action. International Social Work. 64:771-776.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/00208728211017964 Web of Science: 000658453600001
- 2021
  
  Prevalence of and risk factors for substance use among Afghan refugees in Iran: An exploratory study. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 20:34-59.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2019.1571976 Web of Science: 000620802500004
- 2021
  
  The Role of Digital Skills in Refugee Integration: A State-of-the-Art Review. International Journal of Information Diversity and Inclusion. 5:69-108.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.33137/ijidi.v5i5.37514
- 2020
  
  Syrian refugees’ perspectives and service providers’ viewpoints on major needs and future plans in Jordan. Journal of International Humanitarian Action. 5:14.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s41018-020-00083-3
- 2020
  
  Creating welcoming communities for LGBTQ migrants: Living room-style chats for service providers. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 29:244-249.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2020.1731043 Web of Science: 000538025000016
- 2019
  
  Concurrent Participation in Federally-Funded Welfare Programs and Empowerment Toward Economic Self-Sufficiency. Journal of Social Service Research. 45:319-335.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2018.1480558 Web of Science: 000461468500002
- 2018
  
  Repatriation of Afghan refugees from Iran: a shelter profile study. Journal of International Humanitarian Action. 3:13.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s41018-018-0041-8
- 2018
  
  Enhancing empathy among humanitarian workers through Project MIRACLE: Development and initial validation of the Helpful Responses to Refugees Questionnaire. Torture : quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and preventionof torture. 26:14-14.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7146/torture.v26i3.109383
- 2018
  
  Assessing Refugee Poverty Using Capabilities Versus Commodities: The Case of Afghans in Iran. Advances in Social Work. 18:853-873.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.18060/21635
- 2018
  
  Mitigating Psychological Distress Among Humanitarian Staff Working With Migrants and Refugees: A Case Example. Advances in Social Work. 18:965-982.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.18060/21644
- 2016
  
  Enhancing empathy among humanitarian workers through Project MIRACLE: Development and initial validation of the Helpful Responses to Refugees Questionnaire. Torture : quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and preventionof torture. 26:46-59.
- 2016
  
  Motivational Interviewing: A Promising Practice for Refugee Resettlement. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 25:247-252.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2015.1028121 Web of Science: 000382774700005
- 2015
  
  Adult Hospice Social Work Intervention Outcomes in the United States. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care. 11:367-385.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15524256.2015.1107806 Web of Science: 000212538400013
- 2014
  
  Ryan White CARE Act Part D: Matches and Gaps in Political Commitment and Local Implementation. Social Work in Public Health. 29:267-284.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2013.821350 Web of Science: 000335861400008
- 2011
  
  Human Trafficking Training and Identification of International Victims in the United States. Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies. 9:196-199.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2011.567159 Web of Science: 000212282500006
- 2010
  
  Effectiveness of Services for Victims of International Human Trafficking: An Exploratory Evaluation. Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies. 8:359-385.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2010.522462 Web of Science: 000212280100001
- 2007
  
  Bridging cultural chasms between providers and HIV-Positive Haitians in Palm Beach County, Florida. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 18:105-117.
  Web of Science: 000249534700008
- 2007
  
  Care system assessment demonstration project, Palm Beach County, Florida: Methodology, findings, and recommendations. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 18:79-104.
  Web of Science: 000249534700007
- 2006
  
  Risk and protective factors in the perceived health of children of immigrants. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 8:11-18.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10903-006-6338-5
- 2004
  
  The role of social capital in immigrant and refugee economic adaptation. Journal of Social Service Research. 31:59-91.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J079v31n01_04 Web of Science: 000228886900004
- 2003
  
  Refugee economic adaptation: Theory, evidence, and implications for policy and practice. Journal of Social Service Research. 30:63-91.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J079v30n01_04 Web of Science: 000187437900004
- 2001
  
  Micro and macro determinants of refugee economic status. Journal of Social Service Research. 27:33-60.
  Web of Science: 000172579600003
- 2001
  
  The effectiveness of three inpatient intervention strategies for chemically dependent women. Research on Social Work Practice. 11:24-39.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/104973150101100102 Web of Science: 000165785000002
- 2001
  
  Victims of stalking - A study of service needs as perceived by victim services practitioners. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 16:86-94.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/088626001016001006 Web of Science: 000167783200006
- 2000
  
  Female substance abuse - Characteristics and correlates in a sample of inpatient clients. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 18:59-64.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0740-5472(99)00017-3 Web of Science: 000084358600009
- 1998
  
  Preparing students to work with culturally diverse clients. Social Work Education. 17:95-100.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/02615479811220081
- 1997
  
  Evaluating culturally sensitive practice through single-system design: Methodological issues and strategies. Research on Social Work Practice. 7:391-401.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/104973159700700307 Web of Science: A1997XK32100007
- 1997
  
  Predictors of refugee economic status: A replication. Journal of Social Service Research. 23:41-70.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J079v23n01_03 Web of Science: A1997XT96000003
- 1996
  
  Evaluating the effectiveness of family preservation services for the families of drug-exposed infants: A pilot study. Research on Social Work Practice. 6:524-535.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/104973159600600408 Web of Science: A1996VM56800008
- 1996
  
  Refugee children: How are they faring economically as adults?. Social work. 41:364-373.
  Web of Science: 000169017200003
- 1996
  
  Toward a new definition of refugee economic integration. International Social Work. 39:245-&.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/002087289603900302 Web of Science: A1996VA85000002
- 1996
  
  Validity of self-administered symptom scales in clients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. Schizophrenia Research. 19:213-219.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0920-9964(95)00100-X Web of Science: A1996UP87300015
- 1996
  
  Refugee resettlement in the United States: Implications for international social welfare. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare. 23:163-174.
  Web of Science: A1996TY56700011
- 1995
  
  PREDICTORS OF ECONOMIC-STATUS OF SOUTHEAST-ASIAN REFUGEES - IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICE IMPROVEMENT. Social work research (Print). 19:219-227.
  Web of Science: A1995TJ00700004
- 1995
  
  REVERSAL THEORY CONSTRUCTS AND CIGARETTE AVAILABILITY PREDICT LAPSE EARLY IN SMOKING CESSATION. Research in Nursing and Health. 18:217-224.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/nur.4770180305 Web of Science: A1995RA18400004
- 1993
  
  INSTRUMENTS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF REVERSAL THEORY STATES. Patient Education and Counseling. 22:99-106.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0738-3991(93)90006-I Web of Science: A1993MQ24600006
- 1993
  
  REVERSAL THEORY ANALYSIS OF RELAPSE CRISES FOLLOWING SMOKING CESSATION. Patient Education and Counseling. 22:91-97.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0738-3991(93)90005-H Web of Science: A1993MQ24600005
- 1993
  
  Accuracy of self-reported symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research. 9:265.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0920-9964(93)90610-u
- 1993
  
  AN ART-THERAPY GROUP FOR CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC-SCHIZOPHRENIA. Social Work with Groups. 16:73-82.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J009v16n03_06 Web of Science: A1993MD87600005
- 1993
  
  Effective services for bereaved spouses: A content analysis of the empirical literature. Health & Social Work. 18:288-301.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/hsw/18.4.288
- 1991
  
  State-outcome consistency in smoking relapse crises: A reversal theory approach.. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 59:351-353.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.59.2.351
- 1990
  
  REVERSAL THEORY AND SMOKING - A STATE-BASED APPROACH TO EX-SMOKERS HIGHLY TEMPTING SITUATIONS. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 58:489-494.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0022-006X.58.4.489 Web of Science: A1990DU93700014
- A Preliminary Framework for Understanding Suicide Risk in LGBTQ Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Intervention. 19:187-196.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4103/INTV.INTV_5_21 Web of Science: 000756728100005
- Has welfare reform created "chilling effects" for refugees in the United States?. International Migration Review. 38:1534-1543.
  Web of Science: 000226227900008
- Project MIRACLE: Increasing empathy among psychosocial support staff working with refugees through brief training in motivational interviewing. Intervention. 17:59-68.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4103/INTV.INTV_1_18 Web of Science: 000473814900008
Book
- 2019
  
  Best Practices for Social Work with Refugees and Immigrants
- 2019
  
  Best Practices for Social Work with Refugees and Immigrants
- 2016
  
  SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH WITH MINORITY
- 2014
  
  Introduction
- 2014
  
  Social work research with minority and oppressed populations: Methodological issues and innovations
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4324/9781315862439
- 2009
  
  International Social Work Research: Issues and Prospects
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195187250.001.0001
Book Chapter
- 2021
  
  Creating welcoming communities for LGBTQ migrants: Living room-style chats for service providers. 251-256.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4324/9781003106111-16
- 2020
  
  1. Introduction. 1-43.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-002
- 2020
  
  10. Intergroup Relations. 279-302.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-011
- 2020
  
  11. Additional Populations of Concern. 303-329.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-012
- 2020
  
  12. Summary and Conclusions. 330-342.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-013
- 2020
  
  2. International Migration Policies. 44-68.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-003
- 2020
  
  3. United States Immigration and Refugee Policies. 69-99.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-004
- 2020
  
  4. Human Services Delivery Systems. 100-118.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-005
- 2020
  
  5. Culturally Competent Social Work Practice. 121-148.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-006
- 2020
  
  6. Health Issues. 149-186.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-007
- 2020
  
  7. Mental Health. 187-216.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-008
- 2020
  
  8. Family Dynamics. 217-240.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-009
- 2020
  
  9. Language, Education, and Economic Well-Being. 241-278.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.7312/poto18138-010
- 2020
  
  Cultural adaptations in psychosocial interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder among refugees: A systematic review. 76-97.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4324/9780429330872-4
- 2013
  
  Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Immigrants in the United States
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.193
- 2012
  
  Social Policy and Services for Refugees. 175-196.
Note
- 1991
  
  STATE-OUTCOME CONSISTENCY IN SMOKING RELAPSE CRISES - A REVERSAL THEORY APPROACH. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 351-353.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0022-006X.59.2.351 Web of Science: A1991FD45900023
Other Scholarly Work
- 2010
  
  The Travesty of Human Trafficking: A Decade of Failed U.S. Policy. Social work. 373-375.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/sw/55.4.373 Web of Science: 000283340600011
- 1998
  
  Social work research with minority and oppressed populations: Methodological issues and innovations - Introduction. Journal of Social Service Research. 1-3.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J079v23n03_01 Web of Science: 000072891000001
Review
- 2023
  
  Digital Interventions for the Mental Health and Well-Being of International Migrants: A Systematic Review. Research on Social Work Practice. 518-529.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/10497315221118854 Web of Science: 000838610000001
- 2019
  
  Cultural adaptations in psychosocial interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder among refugees: A systematic review. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 76-97.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2019.1570891 Web of Science: 000469926900005
- 2007
  
  Care System Assessment Demonstration Project, Palm Beach County, Florida: Methodology, findings, and recommendations. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 79-104.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2007.0076
- 2006
  
  Changing heterosexuals' attitudes toward homosexuals: A systematic review of the empirical literature. Research on Social Work Practice. 176-190.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/1049731505281385 Web of Science: 000235367000006
- 1997
  
  Multicultural social work in the United States: A review and critique. International Social Work. 315-&.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/002087289704000307 Web of Science: A1997XK38700007

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Assigning a guardian: Family separation planning among undocumented immigrants with US citizen children awarded by Society Psychological Study Social Issue 2020 - 2022
Project MIRACLE awarded by YMCA of Greater Toronto 2016
Project MIRACLE awarded by New York Community Trust 2014 - 2016

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