People - Wayne State University
▪ 9/2020
CURRICULUM VITAE
Paul Anderson Toro
Department of Psychology
Wayne State University 477 St. Clair Ave.
5057 Woodward Avenue Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 213-1584
(313) 577-0806, or -0782.
Electronic mail: aa1878@wayne.edu
Born: February 12, 1955 (Syracuse, NY)
Primary Interests
Community, clinical, and applied social and developmental psychology; homelessness and poverty; innovative community-based services for substance abusers and the mentally ill; social support, mutual help groups, and nonprofessional helping interventions; prevention programs and research; systems-oriented and other interventions for children, parents, couples, and families; cultural diversity and cross-cultural research; program evaluation, applied research design, and multivariate statistics.
Education
1983, 1982 Ph.D., M.A. in clinical/community psychology, University of Rochester (APA-accredited program).
1977 B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in psychology, State University of New York, College at New Paltz.
Experience
8/92-present Professor, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; supervision of research, clinical, and applied community work of graduate students in Ph.D. programs in clinical psychology (APA-accredited), developmental psychology, and social psychology; development of grants and program of research, independently and in collaboration with colleagues and various community agencies. Current research projects involve: (1) homelessness and poverty and (2) community-based interventions for substance abusers, the mentally ill, and troubled youth and their families. (Associate Professor, 8/92-3/05.)
4/87-8/99 Senior Associate Research Scientist, Research Institute on Addictions, Buffalo, New York. Development of grants and research projects in collaboration with other researchers and community agencies. Main projects involved mental health and substance abuse among the homeless and community-based programs for the mentally ill. (Research Associate, 4/87-8/90.)
8/86-8/92 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, State University of New York, University at Buffalo. Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; supervision of research, clinical, and applied community work of graduate students in APA-accredited program in clinical psychology; development of grants and program of community-based research.
12/82-8/86 Project Director and Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Training and supervision of graduate students and other staff in NIMH-funded research on self-help groups for the mentally ill; research design and measurement development; coordination of data collection, data analysis, and report-writing; liaison with state and local agencies; teaching undergraduate courses; clinical supervision of graduate students; psychotherapy with children, parents, couples, and families.
8/78-1/83 Research Associate and Consultant, Primary Mental Health Project, Center for Community Study, University of Rochester. Development, coordination, and evaluation of social-cognitive and other primary prevention programs for children; school mental health consultation; supervision of research assistants and teachers in preventive, school-based programs; consultation to community groups concerned with marital disruption; statistical consultation. (9/81-8/82, Psychology Intern; 8/78-8/81, Research Assistant.)
9/80-1/82 Psychology Intern, Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester School of Medicine (APA-approved internship). Child therapy and parent counseling.
9/80-8/81 Psychology Intern, Mt. Hope Family Center, University of Rochester. Psychodiagnostic assessment and behavioral therapy for abused and neglected children and their families; training and supervision of undergraduate child aides, psychology graduate students, social work students and family medicine residents; research design and statistical consultation.
9/79-6/81 Therapist and Research Assistant, Behavior Therapy Clinic, University of Rochester. Individual and group cogntive-behavioral therapy for weight-loss; computer data analysis.
9/79-11/80 Psychology Trainee, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, University of Rochester. Psychotherapy and vocational counseling for university students.
9/79-6/80 Psychology Intern, Convalescent Hospital for Children, Rochester, NY (APA-approved internship). Psychodiagnostic testing of children; play therapy; family therapy; activities groups and outreach programs for inner-city youth.
1/76-6/78 Student Intern and Research Assistant, Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, Wingdale, NY. Counseling with in-patient adults and adolescents; research design, measure development, interviewing of patients, and computer data analysis for research on effects of community placement.
Grants and Contracts (over $7.7 million in total funding as PI or Co-PI)
Wayne State University, Betty J. Neitzel Psychology Faculty Research Grant, 5/2020-4/2022, Principal Investigator, "Detroit People and Transitions in Housing (DPATH) project: Documenting changes in Detroit’s population of homeless adults across three decades.” Direct costs: $8,000 over 24 months.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 5/2017-4/2021, Co-Principal Investigator, “Evaluation of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project.” Total costs: $2,347,780 over 4 years (Debra Rog, Westat, Principal Investigator).
Wayne State University, Betty J. Neitzel Psychology Faculty Research Grant, 6/2016-5/2018, Principal Investigator, "Homelessness and Precarious Housing among Undergraduates at Wayne State University: Estimating Prevalence, Assessing Needs, and Developing Policies and Interventions.” Direct costs: $14,742 over 24 months.
McGregor Fund of Detroit, 6/2016-6/2017, Survey Research Director, "Assessing the prevalence of homelessness, precarious housing, and food insecurity among Wayne State undergraduates." Direct costs: $15,000. (Part of larger “Student Needs Assessment,” David Strauss, Principal Investigator, direct costs of $200,000 over 13 months.)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Student Award (to Kiel Opperman), 8/2016-7/2017, Principal Investigator/Mentor, “Detroit People and Transitions in Housing-3 (DPATH-3).” Direct costs: $3,000.
Wayne State University, Undergraduate Research Grant (to Mustafa Taquee), 4/2012-9/2012, Faculty Mentor, "Understanding the problems of homeless and other at-risk youth in Detroit." Direct costs: $3,050 over 5 months.
Wayne State University, Undergraduate Research Grant (to Kevin Keuhn), 1/2011-5/2011, Faculty Mentor, "A Needs Assessment of Homeless and At-Risk Youth Attending a Large Urban University." Direct costs: $3,050 over 5 months.
Wayne State University, President’s Research Enhancement Program - Urban Research, 6/2009-11/2010, Principal Investigator, "Developing an Intervention to Assist Youth Aging Out of Foster Care in Southeast Michigan." Direct costs: $49,754 over 18 months.
National Institute of Mental Health, 2006-2008, Faculty Mentor, "Longitudinal predictors of depression in young adults" (Jordan Braciszewski, Fellow; Grant F31 MH076455). Total costs: $108,579 granted over 3-year period.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Invitation Fellowship Program, 12/2005-4/2006, Principal Investigator, “Comparative research on homelessness in Japan and other developed nations.” Total cost: $17,000 granted over 4 months.
Wayne State University, Undergraduate Research Grant (to Kathleen Wyszacki), 12/2004-8/2005, Faculty Mentor, "Understanding the Needs of Homeless People in Poland: A Comparative Study with Direct Policy Implications." Direct costs: $3,000 over 9 months.
(Canadian) Social Sciences and Humanities Research, 2004-2006, Co-Investigator, “Growing New Roots: Understanding Homelessness among Immigrants and Refugees in a Border City” (Uzo Anucha, Principal Investigator). Total costs: $99,564 (Canadian) granted over 2 years.
W.K Kellog Foundation, Seed Grant program administered by the Merrill-Palmer Institute for Child and Family Development, 2003, Co-Principal Investigator, "Identification and Evaluation of ‘Best Practices’ in Serving Homeless Adolescents." Total costs: $21,000 over 3 months.
Detroit Public Schools, 2002-05, Principal Investigator, "An Evaluation of Support Services for School-Aged Homeless Children in Detroit." Total costs: $230,090 over 3 years.
Richard J. Barber Fund for Interdisciplinary Legal Research, Wayne State University, 2002-2004, Principal Investigator, "Tenants Rights, Housing Policy, and Other Factors Influencing Homelessness: Developing an International Understanding Across Some of the World’s Most Developed Nations." Total costs: $18,135 granted over 2 years.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2002-2008, Principal Investigator, "Alcohol and Homeless Youth: A Longitudinal Comparison" (Grant 2 R01 AA10597-04A2). Total costs: $2,464,830 granted over 6 years (this is a competing continuation of grant R01 AA10597 below).
Belgian National Public Service for Political and Scientific Programs, 2000-2003, Co-Investigator, “Social insertion of homeless people: Attitudes, prejudice, identity, and collective action” (Pierre Philippot, Principal Investigator), approximately $500,000 in total costs over 3 years.
City of Detroit Department of Human Services, Wayne County, and the Homeless Action Network of Detroit, 2000-2002, Principal Investigator, "A Needs Assessment on Homelessness in Detroit and Wayne County." Total costs: $127,938 over 2 years. See my web site for some preliminary findings from this project: http:sun.science.wayne.edu/~ptoro/.
Wayne State University, College of Science and Department of Psychology, 2000-2002, Principal Investigator, "Bridge Funds for Major Federally-Funded Longitudinal Research Project" (provided funds to support continued data collection between end of grant R01 AA10597 below and beginning of grant 2 R01 AA10597-04A2 above). Total costs: $23,696 over 2 years. See my web site for some preliminary findings from this project: .
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1997-2001, Principal Investigator, "Alcohol and Homeless Youth: A Longitudinal Comparison" (Grant R01 AA10597). Total costs: $1,011,885 granted over 4 years. See my web site for some preliminary findings from this project: .
Ethel and James Flinn Family Foundation, 1998-2000, Co-Investigator, "Treatment Effectiveness of an Intensive Care Residential Program for Chronic Psychiatric Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia" (Douglas Whitman, Principal Investigator). Total costs: $423,173 granted over 3 years.
National Institute of Mental Health, 1995-2000, Co-Investigator/Faculty Mentor, "Wayne State University's NIMH Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Training Program" (for minority undergraduates; Grant MH17153-13; Joseph Dunbar, Principal Investigator). Total costs: $1,192,292 granted over 5-year period.
Urban Studies Research Fund, University of Glasgow, 1999, Principal Investigator, "A Cross-Cultural Study on the Prevalence of and Public Opinion on Homelessness." Total costs granted: $900. See my web site for some preliminary findings from this project: .
Salvation Army, Eastern Michigan Division, 1996-99, Principal Investigator, "An Evaluation of Intensive Supportive Services for Homeless Substance-Abusers." Total costs: $24,208 over 2 years.
Salvation Army, Eastern Michigan Division, 1994-95, Principal Investigator, "An Evaluation of the Youth Enrichment Institute." Total costs: $3,605 over 1 year.
National Institute of Mental Health, 1991-94, Principal Investigator, "Paths out of Homelessness Among the Mentally Ill" (Grant R01 MH46096). Total costs: $916,288 granted over 3.5 years.
Ford Motor Company/United Auto Workers, Guaranteed Employment Number (GEN) Program, 1991-93, Principal Investigator. Workers from Ford Motor Company's Woodlawn Stamping Plant were assigned full-time to my Research Group on Homelessness to assist with interviewing, data entry and analysis, and other tasks associated with our research on homelessness in the Buffalo area. Total dollar value of worker salary and benefits: $136,000.
Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1991-92, Co-Investigator, Program on Community and Difference. Total costs: $11,000 granted over 1 year.
U.S. Department of Labor, 1990-91, Co-Principal Investigator, "Demonstration Employment Project - Training and Housing (DEPTH): Helping the Homeless to Help Themselves" (Grant 99-0-3582-79-024-02; Tom Harmon, second Co-Principal Investigator). Total costs: $556,130 granted over 1.5 years.
Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1990-91, Co-Investigator, Program on Community and Difference, "Evaluation of a New Program Helping Buffalo's Homeless." Total costs: $5,000.
Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1989-90, Co-Principal Investigator, Housing & Homelessness Working Group, "Research on Buffalo's Homeless." Total costs: $16,500.
North Tonawanda Public Schools, 1988-89, Principal Investigator, "Evaluating School Based Prevention Programs in North Tonawanda." Total costs: $3,500.
Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1989, Principal Investigator (with Health Policy Working Group), "Evaluating Intensive Case Management for the Mentally Ill." Total costs: $2,029.
Lilly Endowment Teaching Fellows Program, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1988-89, Principal Investigator, "Bringing Research Methods in Psychology to Life for Undergraduates." Total costs: $8,000.
Center for Research on Alcoholism and Alcohol Use, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1988-89, Principal Investigator, "A Follow-up Study of the Homeless." Total costs: $800.
Spectrum Human Services, Orchard Park, NY; and Lakeshore Community Mental Health Center, Buffalo, NY, 1988-89, Principal Investigator, "Evaluating an Intensive Case Management Program for the Chronically Mentally Ill." Total costs: $1,750.
National Institute of Mental Health, 1988-89, Co-Investigator, "Designing Integrated Mental Health Service Systems: A National Conference." Total costs: $8,950.
Research Center for Children and Youth, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1987-88, Principal Investigator, "A Comparative Study of Two Prevention Programs." Total costs: $500.
Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1987-88, Co-Investigator, "Health Policy Study Group." Total costs: $3,250.
Research Institute on Addictions, Buffalo, New York, 1987-88, Principal Investigator, "Developing Relationships with Community Agencies Providing Alcoholism Treatment and Other Services to the Homeless." Total costs: $5,438.
Research Development Fund, State University of New York, University at Buffalo, 1987-88, Prinicipal Investigator, "Investigations of Nonprofessional Helping Interventions for the Mentally Ill" (Grant 150-9764-H). Total costs: $3,000.
PUBLICATIONS: Refereed Journal Articles (n=76)
Weissberg, R. P., Gesten, E. L., Carnrike, C. L., Toro, P. A. Rapkin, B. D., Davidson, E., & Cowen, E. L. (1981). Social problem-solving skills training: A competence-building intervention with second to fourth grade children. American Journal of Community Psychology, 9, 411-423.
Toro, P. A. (1982). Developmental effects of child abuse: A review. Child Abuse and Neglect, 6, 423-431.
Christenfeld, R., Toro, P. A., Brey, M., & Haveliwala, Y. A. (1985). Effects of community placement on chronic mental patients. American Journal of Community Psychology, 13, 125-138.
Toro, P. A., Cowen, E. L., Gesten, E. L., Weissberg, R. P., Rapkin, B. D., & Davidson, E. (1985). Social environmental predictors of children's adjustment in elementary school classrooms. American Journal of Community Psychology, 13, 353-364.
Rappaport, J., Seidman, E., Toro, P. A., McFadden, L. S., Reischl, T. M., Roberts, L. J., Salem, D. A., Stein, C. H., & Zimmerman, M. A. (1985). Finishing the unfinished business: Collaborative research with a mutual help organization. Social Policy, 15, 12-24.
Toro, P. A. (1986). A comparison of natural and professional help. American Journal of Community Psychology, 14, 147-159.
Toro, P. A., Rapapport, J., & Seidman, E. (1987). Social climate comparison of mutual help and psychotherapy groups. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55, 430-431.
Toro, P. A., Reischl, T. M., Zimmerman, M. A., Rappaport, J., Seidman, E., Luke, D. A., & Roberts, L. J. (1988). Professionals in mutual help groups: Impact on social climate and members' behavior. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 56, 631-632.
Tracey, T. J., & Toro, P. A. (1989). Natural and professional help: A process analysis. American Journal of Community Psychology, 17, 443-458.
Toro, P. A., Weissberg, R. P., Guare, J., & Liebenstein, N. L. (1989). A comparison of children with and without learning disabilities on social problem solving skill, school behavior, and family background. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23, 115-120.
Kiernan, M., Toro, P. A., Rappaport, J., & Seidman, E. (1989). Economic predictors of mental health service utilization: A time-series analysis. American Journal of Community Psychology, 17, 801-820.
Toro, P. A., & Rojansky, A. (1990). Homelessness: Some thoughts from an international perspective. The Community Psychologist, 24(1), 8-11.
Zimmerman, M. A., Reischl, T. M., Seidman, E., Rappaport, J., Toro, P. A., & Salem, D. A. (1991). Expansion strategies of a mutual help organization. American Journal of Community Psychology, 19, 251-278.
Lee, B. A., Link, B. G., & Toro, P. A. (1991). Images of the homeless: Public views and media messages. Housing Policy Debate, 2, 649-682.
Roberts, L. J., Luke, D. A., Rappaport, J., Seidman, E., Toro, P. A., & Reischl, T. M. (1991). Charting uncharted terrain: A behavioral observation system for mutual help groups. Special Issue on Self-Help Groups, American Journal of Community Psychology, 19, 715-737.
Toro, P. A., & Warren, M. G. (1991). Homelessness, psychology, and public policy: Introduction to section three. Special Issue on Homelessness, American Psychologist, 46, 1205-1207.
Toro, P. A., Trickett, E. J., Wall, D. D., & Salem, D. A. (1991). Homelessness in the United States: An ecological perspective. Special Issue on Homelessness, American Psychologist, 46, 1208-1218.
Toro, P. A., & Wall, D. D. (1991). Research on homeless persons: Diagnostic comparisons and practice implications. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 22, 479-488.
Toro, P. A., & McDonell, D. M. (1992). Beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge about homelessness: A survey of the general public. American Journal of Community Psychology, 20, 53-80.
Toro, P. A., Bellavia, C., Daeschler, C., Owens, B., Wall, D. D., Passero, J. M., & Thomas, D. M. (1995). Distinguishing homelessness from poverty: A comparative study. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 63, 280-289.
Rabideau, J. M. P., & Toro, P. A. (1997). Social and environmental predictors of adjustment in homeless children. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 15(2), 1-17.
Boesky, L. M., Toro, P. A., & Bukowski, P. A. (1997). Differences in psychosocial factors among older and younger homeless adolescents found in youth shelters. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 15(2), 19-36.
Toro, P. A., Rabideau, J. M. P., Bellavia, C. W., Daeschler, C. V., Wall, D. D., Thomas, D. M., & Smith, S. J. (1997). Evaluating an intervention for homeless persons: Results of a field experiment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 65, 476-484.
McCaskill, P. A., Toro, P. A., & Wolfe, S. M. (1998). Homeless and matched housed adolescents: A comparative study of psychopathology. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 27, 306-319.
Bellavia, C., & Toro, P. A. (1999). Mental illness among homeless and poor people: A comparison of assessment methods. Community Mental Health Journal, 35, 57-67.
Toro, P. A. (1999). Advances in research on homelessness: An overview of the special issue. In P. A. Toro (Ed.), Special Issue on Homelessness, Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 115-118.
Toro, P. A., & Warren, M. G. (1999). Homelessness in the United States: Policy considerations. In P. A. Toro (Ed.), Special Issue on Homelessness, Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 119-136.
Bates, D., & Toro, P. A. (1999). Developing measures to assess social support among homeless and poor people. In P. A. Toro (Ed.), Special Issue on Homelessness, Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 137-156.
Toro, P. A., Wolfe, S. M., Bellavia, C. W., Thomas, D. M., Rowland, L. L., Daeschler, C. V., & McCaskill, P. A. (1999). Obtaining representative samples of homeless persons: A two-city study. In P. A. Toro (Ed.), Special Issue on Homelessness, Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 157-178.
Roll, C. N., Toro, P. A., & Ortola, G. L. (1999). Characteristics and experiences of homeless adults: A comparison of single men, single women, and women with children. In P. A. Toro (Ed.), Special Issue on Homelessness, Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 189-198.
Wolfe, S. M., Toro, P. A., & McCaskill, P. A. (1999). A comparison of homeless and matched housed adolescents on family environment variables. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 9, 53-66. [Also reprinted in In L.B. Alexander & P. Solomon (Eds., 2006), The research process in the human services: Behind the scenes (pp. 234-243), with a commentary by the same authors; see listing below.]
Toro, P. A., Goldstein, M. S., Rowland, L. L., Bellavia, C. W., Wolfe, S. M., Thomas, D. M., & Acosta, O. (1999). Severe mental illness among homeless adults and its association with longitudinal outcomes. In M. P. Carey (Ed.), Special Issue on Severe and Persistent Mental Disorders, Behavior Therapy, 30, 431-452.
Roberts, L. J., Salem, D., Rappaport, J., Toro, P. A., Luke, D. A., & Seidman, E. (1999). Giving and receiving help: Interpersonal transactions in mutual-help meetings and psychosocial adjustment of members. American Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 841-868.
Acosta, O., & Toro, P. A. (2000). Let's ask the homeless people themselves: A needs assessment based on a probability sample of adults. American Journal of Community Psychology, 28, 343-366.
Tompsett, C.J., Toro, P.A., Guzicki, M., Schlienz, N., Blume, M., & Lombardo, S. (2003). Homelessness in the United States and Germany: A cross-national analysis. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 13, 240-257.
Israel, N., & Toro, P. A. (2003). Promoting local action on poverty. The Community Psychologist, 36(4), 35-37.
Heinze, H., Toro, P.A., & Urberg, K. A. (2004). Antisocial behavior and affiliation with deviant peers. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 33, 336-346.
Haber, M., & Toro, P. A. (2004). Homelessness among families, children and adolescents: An ecological-developmental perspective. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 7, 123-164.
Buck, P. O., Toro, P. A., & Ramos, M. (2004). Media and professional interest in homelessness over three decades (1974-2003). Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy,4, 151-171.
Urberg, K., Goldstein, M., & Toro, P.A. (2005). Supportive relationships as a moderator of the effects of parent and peer drinking on adolescent drinking. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 15, 1-19.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (2006). Foster care: Problems with proposed changes in federal funding. The Community Psychologist, 39(1), 15-16.
Tompsett, C.J., Toro, P.A., Guzicki, M., Manrique, M., & Zatakia, J. (2006). Homelessness in the United States: Assessing changes in prevalence and public opinion, 1993 to 2001. American Journal of Community Psychology, 37, 47-61.
Toro, P. A. (2006). Trials, tribulations, and occasional jubilations while conducting research on homeless children, youth, and families. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 52, 343-364.
Forney, J.C., Lombardo, S.A., & Toro, P.A. (2007). Diagnostic and other correlates of HIV risk behaviors among a probability sample of homeless adults. Psychiatric Services, 58, 92-99.
Clinton-Sherrod, M., Toro, P. A., McCaskill, P. A., BeShears, R. S., Cohen, E., & Yapchai, C. J. (2007). Madri povere senza fissa dimora e madri povere con fissa dimora: un’analisi della rete e del sostegno sociale negli Stati Uniti [Homeless and housed poor mothers: An analysis of social networks and support.] Psicologia di Comunità: Comunità e famiglia [Italian Journal of Community Psychology: Special Issue on Community and Family], 3, 135-158.
Toro, P.A. (2007). Toward an international understanding of homelessness. In P.A. Toro (Issue Editor), International Perspectives on Homelessness in Developed Nations, Journal of Social Issues, 63, 461-481.
Toro, P.A., Tompsett, C.J., Lombardo, S., Philippot, P., Nachtergael, H., Galand, B., Schlienz, N., Stammel, N., Yabar, Y., Blume, M., MacKay, L., & Harvey, K. (2007). Homelessness in Europe and North America: A comparison of prevalence and public opinion. In P.A. Toro (Issue Editor), International Perspectives on Homelessness in Developed Nations, Journal of Social Issues, 63, 505-524.
Hobden, K.L., Tompsett, C.J., Fales, A.K., & Toro, P.A., (2007). Comparing public opinion and prevalence of homelessness in Canada to the United States. Canadian Journal of Urban Research. Special Issue on Homelessness, 16(2), 76-92.
Toro, P.A., Tulloch, E., & Ouellette, N. (2008). Stress, social support, and outcomes in two probability samples of homeless adults. Journal of Community Psychology, 36, 483-514.
Fowler, P.J., Ahmed, S. R., Tompsett, C. J., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D. M., & Toro, P.A. (2008). Community violence and externalizing problems: Moderating effects of race and religiosity in emerging adulthood. Journal of Community Psychology, 36, 835-850.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (2008). The many histories of community psychology: Analyses of current trends and future prospects. In P.A. Toro & P.J. Fowler (Guest Editors), The history of community psychology after 40 years. Journal of Community Psychology, 36, 569-571.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (2008). Personal lineages and the development of community psychology: 1965 to 2005. In P.A. Toro & P.J. Fowler (Guest Editors), The history of community psychology after 40 years. Journal of Community Psychology, 36, 626-648.
Fowler, P.J., Toro, P.A., & Miles, B. (2009). Pathways to and from homelessness and associated psychosocial outcomes among adolescents leaving the foster care system. American Journal of Public Health, 99, 1453-1458.
Braciszewski, J.M., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D.M.H., Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (Eds., 2009). Introduction for “Transitions in a transient population: Informing prevention and intervention among the homeless” (special issue). Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 37, 83-85.
Tompsett, C.J., Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (2009). Age differences among homeless individuals: Adolescence through adulthood. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 37, 86-99.
Fowler, P.J., Toro, P.A., Tompsett, C.J., & Baltes, B. (2009). Community and family violence: Indirect effects of parental monitoring on externalizing problems. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 37, 302-315.
Haber, M., & Toro, P.A. (2009). Parent-adolescent violence and later behavioral health problems among homeless and housed youth. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 79, 305-318.
Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (2010). Predicting overt and covert antisocial behaviors: parents, peers, and homelessness. Journal of Community Psychology, 38, 469-485.
Israel, N., Toro, P. A., & Ouellette, N. (2010). Changes in the composition of the homeless population: 1992 to 2002. American Journal of Community Psychology, 46, 49-59.
Heinze, H., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D. M., & Toro, P.A. (2010). Taking the youth perspective: Assessment of program characteristics that promote positive development in homeless and at-risk youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 32, 1365-1372.
Ahmed, S., Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P. A. (2011). Family, public and private religiousness and psychological well-being over time in at-risk adolescents. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 14(4), 393-408.
Fowler, P.J., Toro, P.A., & Miles, B. (2011). Emerging adulthood and leaving foster care: Settings associated with mental health. American Journal of Community Psychology, 47, 335–348.
Hobden, K.L., Forney, J.C., Durham, K.W., & Toro, P.A. (2011). Limiting attrition in longitudinal research on homeless adolescents: What works best? Journal of Community Psychology, 39, 443-451.
Heinze, H., Hernandez Jozefowicz, D. M., Toro, P.A., & Blue, L.R. (2012). Reasons for homelessness: An empirical typology. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 7, 88-101.
Gocman,M., Szarzynska, M., & Toro, P.A. (2012). Youth aging out of foster care in Poland: Preliminary evaluation results from a pilot prevention program. Polish Journal of Applied Psychology, 10(1), 89-106.
Tompsett, C.J., Domoff, S.E., & Toro, P.A. (2013). Peer substance use and homelessness predicting substance abuse from adolescence through early adulthood. American Journal of Community Psychology. 51, 520-529.
Gocman, M., Szarzynska, M., & Toro, P.A. (2013). Problemy psychospoleczne osob opuszczajacych systemy opieki zastepczej [Psychosocial problems among youth leaving the foster care system]. Rodzina we wspolczesnej Polsce a rozwoj jednostki [Family and individual growth in contemporary Poland]. Biuletyn Sekcji Psychologii Rozwojowej, Polskie Towarzystwo Psychologiczne [Bulletin of the Section of Developmental Psychology, Polish Psychological Association], 10, 33-41.
Bokszczanin, A., Toro, P.A., Hobden, K.L., & Tompsett, C.J.. (2014). Post-traumatic stress disorder among homeless adults in Poland: Prevalence and predictors. Open Journal of Psychiatry, 4, 9-15.
Toro, P.A., Hobden, K.L., Durham, K.W., Oko-Riebau, M, & Bokszczanin, A. (2014). Comparing the characteristics of homeless adults in Poland and the United States. American Journal of Community Psychology, 53, 134-145.
Toro, P.A., & Oko-Riebau, M. (2015). Social support and stress among homeless adults in Southern Poland. Journal of Community Psychology, 43, 430-446.
Braciszewski, J.M., Toro, P.A. & Stout, R.L. (2016). Understanding the attainment of stable housing: A seven-year longitudinal analysis of homeless adolescents. Journal of Community Psychology, 44, 358-366.
Ponce, A.N., Cowan, B.A., Toro, P.A., Schumacher, J., You, Z., Gross, S.Z., Bray, J.H., Aralis, H., & Milburn, N.G. (2017). Psychologists’ roles in ending homelessness. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 26, 116-127.
Opperman, K., Hansen, D., & Toro, P.A. (2017). Depression screening at a community health fair: Descriptives and treatment linkage. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 31, 365-367.
Hanson, D.M., & Toro, P.A. (2019). Contributions of community psychologists to research, theory, intervention, and policy on homelessness since 1980. Journal of Urban Affairs. .
Taylor, O., Loubiere, S. Tinland, A. Vargas-Moniz, M.J., Spinnewijn, F., Manning, R., Gaboardi, M., Wolf, J.R., Bokszczanin, A., Bernad, R., Kallmen, H., Toro, P., Ornelas, J., & Auquier, P. (2019). Lifetime, five-year and past year prevalence of homelessness in Europe: A cross-national survey in eight European nations. BMJ Open, 9(11). .
Carlson, C., Toro, P.A., & Kuehn, K. (2019, in press). Health, mental health, sexual behavior, and other characteristics of homeless and precariously housed undergraduates. College Student Journal.
Note. Authors in bold are students or post-docs who, at the time of initial data collection and/or write-up, were supervised by me. Authors in italics are junior faculty mentees.
PUBLICATIONS: Invited Chapters (n=28)
Toro, P. A. (1990). Evaluating professionally operated and self-help programs for the seriously mentally ill. American Journal of Community Psychology, 18, 903-907.
Levine, M., Toro, P. A., & Perkins, D. V. (1993). Social and community interventions. Annual Review of Psychology, 44, 525-558.
Toro, P. A., & Bukowski, P. A. (1995). Homeless adolescents: What we know and what can be done. NMHA Prevention Update, 6(1), 6-7.
Toro, P. A. (1998). A community psychologist's role in policy on homelessness in two cities. The Community Psychologist, 31(1), 25-26.
Toro, P. A. (1998). Homelessness. In A. S. Bellack & M. Hersen (Eds.), Comprehensive clinical psychology, Ch. 8 in Vol. 9, Applications in diverse populations, pp. 119-135, New York: Pergamon.
Robertson, M. J., & Toro, P. A. (1999). Homeless youth: Research, intervention, and policy. Chapter 3 in L. B. Fosburg & D. L. Dennis (Eds.), Practical lessons: The 1998 National Symposium on Homelessness Research. Washington DC: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Toro, P. A., Lombardo, S., & Yapchai, C. J. (2003). Homelessness, childhood. In T. P. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.), Encyclopedia of primary prevention and health promotion, pp.561-570. New York: Kluwer.
Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Davis, M.I., Ferrari, J., Nyden, P., Olson, B., Alvarez, J., Molloy, P., & Toro, P. (2004). University-community partnerships: A framework and an exemplar. In L.A. Jason, C.B. Keys, Y. Suarez-Balcazar, R.R. Taylor, & M.I. Davis (Eds.), Participatory community research: Theories and methods in action, pp. 105-120. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
Ahmed, S.R., Amer, M., & Toro, P. A. (2004). Egypt. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of homelessness, pp. 125-127. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Ahmed, S., & Toro, P. A. (2004). African Americans. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of homelessness, pp. 3-7. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Buck, P. O., & Toro, P. A. (2004). Images of homelessness in the media. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of homelessness, pp. 301-308. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Tompsett, C. J., & Toro, P. A. (2004). Public opinion. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of homelessness, pp. 469-474. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Toro, P. A., & Janisse, H.C. (2004). Homelessness, patterns of. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of homelessness, pp. 244-250. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Toro, P. A. (2005). Community psychology: Where do we go from here? [Presidential address, Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 (Community Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.] American Journal of Community Psychology, 35, 9-16.
Toro, P. A., Wolfe, S. M., & McCaskill, P. A. (2006). Commentary on: “A comparison of homeless and matched housed adolescents on family environment variables.” In L.B. Alexander & P. Solomon (Eds.), The research process in the human services: Behind the scenes (pp. 244-252). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Toro, P.A., Dworsky, A., & Fowler, P.J. (2007). Homeless youth in the United States: Recent research findings and intervention approaches. In D. Dennis, G. Locke, & J. Khadduri (Eds.), Toward understanding homelessness: The 2007 National Symposium on Homelessness Research, ch. 6, pp. 1-33. Washington DC: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available on the internet at .
Szarzyńska, M., Toro, P.A., & Bokszczanin, A. (2007). Social change, solidarity, and community: A summary of the Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology in Opole, Poland. In A. Bokszczanin (Ed.), Social change in solidarity: Community psychology perspectives and approaches (pp. 17-18). Opole, Poland: University of Opole Press.
Śmierzchalska, L., Szarzyńska, M., & Toro, P.A. (2007). Youth aging out of orphanages and other state care in Southern Poland: A follow-up study. In A. Bokszczanin (Ed.), Social change in solidarity: Community psychology perspectives and approaches (pp. 141-146). Opole, Poland: University of Opole Press.
Toro, P.A., Lesperance, T.M., & Braciszewski, J.M. (2011, September). The heterogeneity of homeless youth in America: Examining typologies. Research Matters (pp.1-12). Washington, DC: Homelessness Research Institute, National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Szarzyńska, M.E., & Toro, P.A. (2012). The masculine socialization process: Male sex role strain and conflict and psychological implications for men’s health and well-being. In E. Mandal (Ed.), Masculinity and femininity in everyday life (ch. 2, pp. 33-44). Katowice, Poland: University of Silesia Press.
Szarzynska, M.E., Toro, P.A., Gocman, M., & Sasao, T. (2012). Doctoral training in psychology: A comparison of approaches in North America, Europe and Japan. In M. Dolejs, M. Charvat, A. Neusar, K. Bendova, & E. Maierova (Eds.). PhD existence II: Czech and Slovak psychological conference (not only) for doctoral students and about doctoral students (pp. 12-18). Olomouc, Czech Republic: Palacky University Press.
Gocman,M., Szarzynska, M.E., & Toro, P.A. (2012). Mental health of youths leaving the foster care system in Poland: Preliminary results. In M. Dolejs, M. Charvat, A. Neusar, K. Bendova, & E. Maierova (Eds.). PhD existence II: Czech and Slovak psychological conference (not only) for doctoral students and about doctoral students (pp. 70-74). Olomouc, Czech Republic: Palacky University Press.
Szarzynska, M.E., Toro, P.A., & Gocman, M. (2012). Innowacyjne, oparte na modelach funkcjonowania we wspólnocie, programy wspomagania osób chorych psychicznie w zaspokojeniu ich potrzeb w zakresie zatrudnienina, zamieszkania, kontaktów społecznych oraz innych dziedzinach wymagających wsparcia. [Innovative community-based models for assisting the mentally ill with employment, housing, social, and other areas of need]. In A. Gawor, & L. Borecki (Eds.) Strategie promocji zatrudnienia osob z zaburzeniami psychicznymi [Strategies for employment promotion for people with psychiatric disorders], ch. 11 (pp. 165-174). Opole, Poland: Top Media House.
Gocman,M., Szarzynska, M.E., & Toro, P.A. (2013). Symptomy zaburzen psychicznych po opuszczeniu opieki zastepczej w Polsce: porownanie osob z domow dziecka i rodzin zastepczych [Psychological symptoms among youth after leaving foster care in Poland: A comparison of those from orphanages and family care]. In D. Krok & A. Bronowicka (Eds.), Jednostka i religia w relacjach społecznych [The person and religion in social relations], pp. 123-137. Opole, Poland: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Opolskiego [University of Opole Press].
Toro, P.A., & Reid, H.H. (2016). Homelessness and mental health: A research perspective. In H. S. Friedman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mental Health (2nd Edition). Vol 2. Waltham, MA: Academic Press, pp. 325-331.
Toro, P.A., & Carlson, C. (2016). Public opinion, politics, and the media. In D. W. Burnes & D. L. DiLeo (Eds.), Ending homelessness: Why we haven’t, how we can (chapter 14, pp. 231-244). Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Toro, P.A. (2019). History. Chapter 2 in Jason, L.A., Glantsman, O., O’Brien, J.F., & Ramian, K. N. (Eds.), Introduction to Community Psychology: Becoming an agent of change. Retrieved from .
Struble, C.A., & Toro, P.A. (2020, in press). Research on homelessness and mental health: What we've learned from nations in Europe and the United States. In J.M. Castaldelli-Maia, A. Ventriglio, & D. Bhugra (Eds.), Homelessness and mental health. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
PUBLICATIONS: Other (n=19)
Stalonas, P. M., Toro, P. A., Lamb, G., Spadafora, S., Thomassen, J., Rohrbeck, C. A., & Guare, J. C. (1983). The Rochester Self-Improvement Program, Revised (SIP-R): A curriculum for teachers of 6th grade children. Center for Community Study, University of Rochester.
Roberts, L. J., Toro, P. A., Reischl, T. M., & McFadden, L. S. (1984). The Mutual Help Observation System (MHOS): Manual for coders. Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Toro, P. A. (1987). Bucking the community mental health system (Review of Advocacy and empowerment: Mental health care in the community, by S. M. Rose & B. L. Black). Contemporary Psychology, 32, 734-735.
Toro, P. A. (1990). Review of the Group Environment Scale. In D. J. Keyser & R. C. Sweetland (Eds.), Test critiques: Volume VIII. Also in J. Hogan & R. Hogan (Eds.), Applied testing series: Business and industry testing: Current Practices and test reviews (pp. 575-584). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Toro, P. A. (1990). Tackling a complex problem (Review of Down and out in America: The origins of homelessness, by P. H. Rossi). Access, 2(1), p. 9. Delmar, NY: National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness.
Toro, P. A. (1990). Introduction to the First Special International Issue. The Community Psychologist, 24 (1), 3.
Stark, W., & Toro, P. A. (1991). Who's Who in International Community Research and Action: An international directory of community psychologists. Munich, Germany: Munich Self-Help Resource Center.
Wolfe, S. M., & Toro, P. A. (1993). Introduction to the Special Feature on Homelessness. The Community Psychologist, 26(2), 23-24.
Toro, P. A., & McDonell, D. M. (1993). Survey on Homelessness Attitudes and Knowledge (SHAK). Available through the Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI) computerized database. Pittsburgh, PA: Behavioral Measurement Database Services (Producer). McLean, VA: BRS Search Service (Vendor).
Toro, P. A., Clinton, M., & Williams, E. (1998). The Sixth Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action: A quantitative and qualitative evaluation. The Community Psychologist, 31(3), 27-35.
Schlienz, N., Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (2002). Wohnungslosigkeit aus der Sichtweise der deutschen Bevölkerung [Homelessness as seen by the German public]. Rundbrief Gemeindepsychologie [Community Psychology Newsletter], 8(2), 21-35.
Toro, P. A., & Tompsett, C. J. (2003). An American perspective on the Fourth European Congress on Community Psychology. The Community Psychologist, 36(1), 44-45.
Toro, P. A. (2004). An American in Paris, and other European cities. The Community Psychologist, 37(1), 32-33.
Fowler, P.J., Janisse, H., & Toro, P.A. (2004). Foster care: A national problem. Policy Brief #3. Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, Detroit, MI.
Haber, M. G., & Toro, P. A. (2004). Homelessness, mental health, and economic justice. PsyACT (Psychologists Acting with Conscience Together) policy brief, posted June 29th at vanderbilt.edu/community/psyact/.
Fowler, P.J., Janisse, H., & Toro, P.A. (2005). Mental health needs of children in foster care. Policy Brief. Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, Detroit, MI.
Bray, J.H., Milburn, N.G., Cowan, B.A., Gross, S.Z., Ponce, A.N., Schumacher, J. & Toro, P.A. (2010). Helping people without homes: The role of psychologists and recommendations to advance training, research, practice and policy (report of the Presidential Task Force on Psychology’s Contribution to End Homelessness; last 5 regular Task Force members listed in alphabetical order). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Milburn, N.G., Cowan, B.A., Gross, S.Z., Ponce, A.N., Schumacher, J., Toro, P.A., & Bray, J.H. (2011). Prevention Models, Expert Panel on Homelessness Prevention (2nd-5th authors are listed in alphabetical order). Washington, DC: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Day, A., Brin, C., & Toro, P.A. (2015). Federal Pell Grant lifetime limit and its effect on unaccompanied, homeless and former foster care youth. Policy and Practice Brief (issue 5), Center for Social Work Research, School of Social Work, Wayne State University.
Peer Reviewed Presentations at Professional Meetings (n=216)
Perri, M. G., Twentyman, C. T., Stalonas, P. M., Toro, P. A., & Zastowny, T. R. An evaluation of social support systems in the behavioral treatment of obesity. (September, 1980). 88th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Montreal, Canada.
Twentyman, C. T., Perri, M. G., Stalonas, P. M., Toro, P. A., & Zastowny, T. R. (October, 1980). An evaluation of social support systems in the behavioral treatment of obesity: An examination of weight-loss and cardiovascular functioning. 20th Annual Meeting, Society for Psychophysiological Research, Vancouver, Canada. (Available in Meeting Proceedings, 1981, Psychophysiology, 18, 162.)
Perri, M. G., Stalonas, P. M., Twentyman, C. T., Toro, P. A., & Zastowny, T. R. (November, 1980). Making behavioral treatments for obesity last: An evaluation of social support interventions. 14th Annual Convention, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, NY.
Perri, M. G., Twentyman, C. T., Stalonas, P. M., Ludwig, W. W., Shapiro, R. M., Toro, P. A., & Zastowny, T. R. (November, 1980). Enhancing the durability of behavioral treatments for obesity. Annual Meeting, Society for Behavioral Medicine, New York, NY.
Weissberg, R. P., Liebenstein, N. L., & Toro, P. A. (April, 1983). The evaluation of a social problem-solving training program for children with learning disabilities. 55th Annual Meeting, Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Toro, P. A., & Zax, M. Natural and professional help during marital disruption. (August, 1983). 91st Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Anaheim, CA. (Available through ERIC, document number ED 240 467).
Toro, P. A., & Keogh, C. B. (August, 1984). Collaborative research with a mutual help organization. 92nd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Toro, P. A., Guare, J., Weissberg, R. P., & Liebenstein, N. L. (August, 1984). Social problem-solving skills and school behavior of learning disabled children. 92nd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada. (Available through ERIC, document number ED 258 373).
Reischl, T. M., Toro, P. A., & Zimmerman, M. A. (October, 1984). Unintended consequences of community research and intervention. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Bradford Woods, IN.
Zimmerman, M. A., McFadden, L. S., Toro, P. A., Berggren, D., Salem, D. A., Reischl, T. M., Rappaport, J., & Seidman, E. (May, 1985). Expansion of a mutural help organization: The "Johnny Appleseed" approach. 57th Annual Convention, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P. A., & Rappaport, J. (August, 1985). A social climate comparison of mutual help and psychotherapy groups. 93rd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA. (Available through ERIC, document number ED 263 486).
Toro, P. A., Rapkin, B. D., & Brand, S. (October, 1985). Valuing cultural diversity. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Gurnee, IL.
Zimmerman, M. A., Reischl, T. M., Rappaport, J., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1986). Resource mobilization in a mutual help organization. 94th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Thomassen, J. A., Cowen, E., Stalonas, P., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1986). Children's goals for self-improvement: A socio-demographic analysis. 94th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Toro, P. A., Roberts, L. J., Luke, D. A., Rappaport, J., & Seidman, E. (November, 1986). Evaluation research on mutual help groups. 20th Annual Convention, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Chicago, IL.
Singer, A. H., Toro, P. A., Stalonas, P. M., Guare, J., & Thomassen, J. (November, 1986). The long-term impact of a primary prevention program teaching behavioral self-control skills. 20th Annual Convention, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Chicago, IL.
Kiernan, M., Toro, P. A., & Rappaport, J. (April, 1987). Economic predictors of mental health service utilization: A time-series analysis. 58th Annual Meeting, Eastern Psychological Association, Arlington, VA.
Rickards, L., Toro, P. A., & Vincent, T. (April, 1987). Community psychologists in the political arena: Current and future roles. 58th Annual Meeting, Eastern Psychological Association, Arlington, VA.
Toro, P. A. (May, 1987). Behavioral changes among members of a mutual help organization. First Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Columbia, SC.
Toro, P. A., & Tracey, T. J. (August, 1987). Response dependencies across different types of helping relationships. 95th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Toro, P. A., Singer, A. H., Stalonas, P. M., Cowen, E. L., Rohrbeck, C. A., Thomassen, J. A., Guare, J., & Lotyczewski, B. S. (April, 1988). Applying social learning principles to school-based prevention programs. 59th Annual Meeting, Eastern Psychological Association, Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1988). Systematic behavioral observation of ongoing mutual help groups. In K. I. Maton & P. A. Toro (symposium co-chairs), Conceptual and methodological innovations in social and mutual support research. 96th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1988). State and local efforts on behalf of the homeless mentally ill (symposium discussant). 96th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Wall, D., & Toro, P. A. (November, 1988). Some methodological, conceptual, and policy issues for research on the homeless. Fifth Annual Northeast Community Psychology Conference, New York, NY.
Shinn, M., D'Ercole, A., Toro, P. A., & Wall, D. (November, 1988). Routes out of homelessness for individuals and families. Fifth Annual Northeast Community Psychology Conference, New York, NY.
Toro, P. A., & Wall, D. (June, 1989). A research perspective on homelessness in America. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Homelessness and mental illness: National, state, and local perspectives. Second Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, East Lansing, MI.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1990). A critique of research on homelessness: An ecological/resource perspective. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Confronting homelessness: Innovative perspectives and methods. 98th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. (Part of the Mini-Convention on Homelessness; available from APA on audiotape #90-220.)
Toro, P. A., Owens, B., & Daeschler, C. (August, 1990). Subgroups among the poor: The never, previously and currently homeless. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Confronting homelessness: Innovative perspectives and methods. 98th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. (Part of the Mini-Convention on Homelessness; available from APA on audiotape #90-220.)
Toro, P. A. (August, 1990). Homelessness in America: Public attitudes and social policy (symposium chair). 98th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. (Part of the Mini-Convention on Homelessness; available from APA on audiotape #90-241.)
Toro, P. A. (June, 1991). Identifying innovative uses of qualitative methods in research on homelessness (symposium chair). Third Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Tempe, AZ.
Ortola, G. L., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1991). Histories of domestic violence: Relationships with homelessness, poverty, and gender. 99th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Toro, P. A., Daeschler, C. V. , Thomas, D. M. (August, 1992). Using research data to estimate the societal costs of homelessness. 100th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Wolfe, S. M., & Toro, P. A. (October, 1992). Community collaboration and research on homelessness: Who benefits? Midwest Eco-Community Conference, Sawyer, MI.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1993). A systematic, three-step methodology for representative sampling of homeless persons. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Conceptual and methodological innovations in research on homelessness. 101st Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Jason, L. A., Weissberg, R. P., Bogat, A., Keys, C., Durlak, J., Reyes, O., & Toro, P. A. (October, 1993). Values and new paradigms for community psychology. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Sawyer, MI.
Wolfe, S. M., Bukowski, P. A., & Toro, P. A. (March, 1994). A study of runaway and throwaway adolescents in shelters in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area. Annual Meeting, American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children, Dallas, TX.
Bukowski, P. A., Wolfe, S. M., & Toro, P. A. (May, 1994). Homeless and matched housed adolescents: A comparative study on mental disorders. Annual Convention, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Zambo, J. J., Toro, P. A., & Wolfe, S. M. (May, 1994). A comparison of criminals and non-criminals among a representative sample of homeless adults. Annual Convention, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Goldstein, M. S., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1994). Homelessness: Predicting escape. 102nd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1994). Research on homeless adolescents and their peers (chair and discussant). 102nd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Acosta, O., & Toro, P. A. (November, 1994). A needs assessment based on a probability sample of homeless adults. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Lozowski, S., Rowland, L. L., & Toro, P. A. (November, 1994). Self-reported health in a probability sample of homeless adults. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Manrique, M. A., & Toro, P. A. (November, 1994). National public opinion on homelessness: Is there compassion fatigue? Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Rowland, L. L., & Toro, P.A. (November, 1994). Predicting longitudinal health outcomes in a probability sample of homeless adults. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Wolfe, S. M., Levit, D., & Toro, P. A. (November, 1994). AIDS risk behaviors, service use and social networks in runaway vs. housed adolescents. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Toro, P. A. (May, 1995). Promoting successful academic and community collaboration: The recent experience in Chicago (discussant). Annual Conference, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P. A., Alan, K., Saccarelli, T., Saccarelli, E. G., Lombardo, S. A., & Pienkowski, J. (June, 1995). A cross-cultural comparison of homelessness across developed nations. Fifth Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Chicago, IL.
Bukowski, P. A., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1995). Gender and racial differences on psychosocial factors among homeless youth. 103rd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Manrique, M. A., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1995). Life-time prevalence of homelessness in the United States. 103rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Toro, P. A., Passero, J. M., Bellavia, C., Daeschler, C., Wall, D. D., & Thomas, D. M. (August, 1995). Evaluating an innovative program for homeless adults: Results of a field experiment. 103rd Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Boesky, L. M., Toro, P. A., & Wright, K. L. (November, 1995). Maltreatment in a probability sample of homeless adolescents: A subgroup comparison. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Goldstein, M. N., & Toro, P. A. (November, 1995). A comparison of veterans and nonveterans in a representative sample of homeless adults. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Roll, C. N., Toro, P. A., & Ortola, G. L. (November, 1995). Characteristics and experiences of homeless adults: A comparison of single men, single women, and women with children. Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Hong, T. B., Toro, P. A., & Daeschler, C. (June, 1996). The costs of homelessness: An economic analysis in two cities. 60th Anniversary Convention, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Ann Arbor, MI.
Bukowski, P. A., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1996). Differences among comparable samples of homeless adolescents and adults. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Recent advances in research on homelessness. 104th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Fournier, L., Toro, P. A., Link, B., Manrique, M., & Glasser, I. (August, 1996). A cross-cultural analysis of homelessness: Prevalence and public opinion. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Recent advances in research on homelessness. 104th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Goldstein, M., & Toro, P. (August, 1996). Predicting outcomes among homeless adults: A longitudinal analysis. In P. A. Toro (symposium chair), Recent advances in research on homelessness. 104th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Rowland, L. L., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1996). Predicting health outcomes among the homeless: An 18-month longitudinal study. 104th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1997). Risk of behavioral and mental disorders among homeless and runaway adolescents: Results from studies in Seattle and the Midwest (discussant). Biennial Meeting, Society for Research in Child Development, Washington, DC.
Toro, P. A. (May, 1997). Community psychology and programs for the homeless in two cities. Sixth Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Columbia, SC.
Toro, P. A., Rowland, L. L., Goldstein, M., & Wolfe, S. M. (May, 1997). Understanding the course of homelessness: A prospective analysis based on a probability sample of adults. Sixth Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Columbia, SC.
Toro, P. A. (May, 1997). Community psychology and programs for the homeless in two cities. Sixth Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Columbia, SC.
Toro, P. A., Buck, P., & Ward, P. (August, 1997). Analyzing media and professional interest in homelessness: 1977-1996. 105th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Chicago.
Urberg, K. A., Goldstein, M. S., & Toro, P. A. (February, 1998). Understanding the role of substance abuse and family environment in adolescent homelessness. 7th Biennial Meeting, Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego.
Buck, P. O., Toro, P. A., & Goldstein, M. S. (August, 1998). Self-efficacy and psychological and physical outcomes in chronic substance abusers. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1998). Developing sampling methods to foster a better research understanding of homelessness. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Clinton, A. M., Toro, P. A., & Williams, E. L. (August, 1998). Comparison of social characteristics of homeless and housed mothers. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Guice, D. M., Toro, P. A., & Goldstein, M. S. (August, 1998). Ethnic differences on mental disorders among the homeless. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
King, S., Toro, P. A., Yapchai, C., & Bukowski, P. A. (August, 1998). Predictors of psychological adjustment in homeless and poor children. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
McLeod, R. S., Toro, P. A., & Bukowski, P. A. (August, 1998). Mental illness and substance abuse in homeless and housed mothers. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Goldstein, M. S., Luo, Q., & Toro, P. A. (April, 1999). Adolescent and parent substance abuse: The mediating role of family environment. Biennial Meeting, Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.
Luo, Q., Toro, P. A., & Goldstein, M. S. (April, 1999). Patterns of family environment: Homeless youth and psychological characteristics. Biennial Meeting, Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.
Buck, P. O., Toro, P. A., & Agosta, A. (August, 1999). Psychosocial characteristics of homeless and matched housed adolescents. 107th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Cohen, E. L., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1999). Ethnic differences among homeless mothers. 107th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Novak, J. D., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1999). Homeless adolescents: A developmental perspective. 107th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Haber, M., Toro, P. A., & Lombardo, S. (April, 2000). Mutual assault against violent parents as a predictor of conduct disorder and depression. 8th Biennial Meeting, Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago.
Rowland, L. L., Luo, Q., Urberg, K. A., & Toro, P. A. (April, 2000). Family problems, homelessness, and other stressful events as predictors of adolescent depression. In J. Ginzler (chair), Understanding the mental health issues that occur in conjunction with youth homelessness. 8th Biennial Meeting, Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago.
Woodward, L. S., Toro, P. A., & Goldstein, M. S. (June, 2000). Factors associated with gang membership in a sample of at-risk youth. Annual Convention, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Minneapolis, MN.
Toro, P. A., & Goldstein, M. S. (August, 2000). Outcomes among homeless and matched housed adolescents: A longitudinal comparison. 108th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Toro, P. A., Lombardo, S., & Fournier, L. (August, 2000). A cross-cultural comparison of homelessness across eight developed nations. 108th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Lawler, A. M., Goldstein, M. S., & Toro, P. A. (November, 2000). Predictors of juvenile involvement in a sample of homeless and housed youth. Annual Convention, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Yapchai, C. J., Toro, P. A., McCaskill, P. A., & King, S. (November, 2000). Cognitive and perceptual functioning among homeless and housed poor children: A risk and resilience perspective. Annual Convention, American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Lombardo, S., Toro, P. A., Martin, A., & Portillo, N. (October, 2000). Community psychology in the international arena. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Hickory Corners, MI.
Toro, P. A., Lombardo, S., Blume, M., Yabar, Y., Fournier, L., & MacKay, L. (June, 2001). Homelessness in Europe and the US: A comparison of prevalence and public opinion. In P. Toro (symposium chair), International research in Europe and other nations. Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action, Atlanta, GA.
Ahmed, A., Jaeger, J., & Toro, P. A. (June, 2001). Religiosity and race as mediators of substance abuse among at-risk adolescents. Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action, Atlanta, GA.
Haber, M., & Toro, P. A. (June, 2001). Predicting adolescent outcomes from violence between adolescents and their parents. Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action, Atlanta, GA.
Toro, P. A. (June, 2001). Second order change: Our new frontier (symposium discussant). Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action, Atlanta, GA.
Eberly, M., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2001). Correlates of adolescent prosocial behavior toward parents in a high risk sample. Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Heinze, H., Toro, P. A., & Urberg, K. Delinquency and peer group composition. (August, 2001). Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Israel, N., Urberg, K., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2001). Academic performance and maladjustment in housed and homeless adolescents. Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Olson, B.D., Ahmed, S. Tompsett, C.J., D'Arlach, L., Davis, M.I., Olabode-Dada, O., Oleniczak, J., Isenberg, D.H., Toro, P.A., Keys, C., & Jason, L.A. (October, 2001). Community responses to the World Trade Center tragedy and the resultant crises both here and abroad. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Mattawan, MI.
Eberly, M. & Toro, P. A. (April, 2002). Adolescents’ prosocial behavior toward parents: A comparison between homeless and never-homeless youth. In N. R. Santilli (chair), Converging perspectives on prosocial development: Views from volunteerism, generativity, parenting, and care. Biennial Meeting, Society for Research on Adolescence.
Schlienz, N., Tompsett, C., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2002). Predictors of public opinion of homelessness in Germany. Annual Convention, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Toronto, Ontario.
Ahmed, S., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2002). Three dimensions of religiosity and their impact on at-risk adolescents. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Guzicki, M., Toro, P. A., & Tompsett, C. (August, 2002). Changes in public opinion on homelessness from 1994 to 2001. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Lund., E., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2002). Posttraumatic stress disorder in urban homeless and housed youth. Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Tompsett, C., Toro, P. A., Schlienz, N., & Blume, M. (August, 2002). Homelessness in the United States and Germany: A cross-cultural analysis. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Tulloch, E., Toro, P. A, & Rowland, L. (August, 2002). Stress, social support, and outcomes among homeless adults. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Ahmed, S.R., D’Arlach, L., Keys, C., Njoku, M.G., Olsen, B.D., Tompsett, C.J., Toro, P.A., & Torres-Harding, S.R. (October, 2002). Community psychology in a time of war. Panel presented at the Midwest Eco Conference, Pretty Lake, MI.
Forney, J., Toro, P. A., & Lombardo, S. (November, 2002). Predictors of HIV-risk behaviors in a probability sample of homeless adults. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadephia, PA.
Toro, P. A., Tompsett, C., Schlienz, N., & Stammel, N. (November, 2002). Homelessness in the developed world: A comparison of prevalence and public opinion across seven nations in Europe and North America. Fourth European Congress of Community Psycholgy, Barcelona, Spain.
Ouellette, N., & Toro, P. A. (November, 2002). Have the needs of the homeless changed over the past decade? An empirical assessment. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadephia, PA.
Zatakia, J., Toro, P. A., Tompsett, C., & Guzicki, M. (November, 2002). Predictors of public opinion on homelessness: Results from two national surveys. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadephia, PA.
Israel, N., Toro, P. A., Ahmed, S., Haber, M., & Tompsett, C, (May, 2003). Understanding and intervening in homelessness: Fifteen years of multi-method research. Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A., Tompsett, C.J., & Levine, M. (June, 2003). Mapping the many lineages in the field of community psychology. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NM.
Haber, M., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2003). Parent-adolescent violence as a predictor of adolescent outcomes. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NM.
Israel, N., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2003). Perceptions of homeless clients and key informants on service needs and accessibility. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NM.
Spano, M., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2003). The cost of homelessness: Assessing change over time. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NM.
Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2003). A comparison of homeless adolescents, young adults, and older adults. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NM.
Olson, B., Elias, M., Rangzen, ., Degirmencioglu, S., Bishop, B., D'Arlach, L., Jason, L., Cooper, D., Moore, T., Tompsett, C., Ahmed, S., Keys, C., Innison, K., Christens, B., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2003). Augmenting the “A” in SCRA: A 21st century town meeting. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NM.
Israel, N., Toro, P. (August, 2003). Transmission of economic risk and resource characteristics: Intergenerational continuity and change. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Toro, P.A. (August, 2003). Community psychologists as catalysts for change in public mental health services. In M. Blank (symposium chair), Is community psychology relevant to public mental health? Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada (symposium chair).
Toro, P.A. (August, 2003). Self-help groups: What we know, what we need to know. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada (symposium chair).
Toro, P.A. (August, 2003). The current status of research on religiosity, spirituality, and community well-being. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada (symposium chair and discussant).
Israel, N., Toro, P., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., & Norwood, S. (October, 2003). Understanding and empowering homeless school children and families. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Plymouth, IN.
Tompsett, C., Israel, N., Olson, B., Toro, P., & Ahmed, S. (October, 2003). Acting on poverty: What community psychologists can do. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Plymouth, IN.
Ahmed, S., Tompsett, C., Balcazar, F., Alvarez, J., Toro, P. (October, 2003). Diversity in community psychology training programs: Are we living up to our ideals? Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Plymouth, IN.
Davis, M., Trickett, E., Jason. L., Newbrough, B., Saurez-Balcazar, Y., Hazel, K., Toro, P., & Howe, S. (October, 2003). Varied schools of thought on the training of community psychologists. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, Plymouth, IN.
Israel, N., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., & Toro, P. (November, 2003). Ecological predictors of role-related economic resource gain over time. Biennial Meeting of the Society for the Study of Human Development, Boston, MA.
Ahmed, S.R., Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2004). Predictors of the development of religiosity from adolescence to young adulthood. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
Eberly, M.B., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2004). Adolescent prosocial and aggressive skills toward caregivers: Concurrent contributions and longitudinal consequences. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
Fowler, P., Hobden, K., & Toro, P.A. (May, 2004). Parental and familial moderating effects on exposure to community violence. Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Forney, J., Hobden, K., & Toro, P.A. (May, 2004). Predictors of alcohol use and abuse in homeless adolescents. Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Ahmed, S., Tompsett, C., & Toro, P.A. (August, 2004). Gender and age differences in an at-risk sample of adolescents: A developmental approach. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Hobden, K., & Toro, P.A. (August, 2004). Comparing the predictive utility of three measures of violence on outcomes in at-risk adolescents. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Israel, N., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., & Toro, P.A. (August, 2004). Neighborhood variation in parenting practices for African-American and European-American adolescents. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Rollinger, A., Hobden, K., Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (August, 2004). Predictors of public opinion towards and prevalence of homelessness in Canada versus the United States. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Fisher, A., Fuks, S., Lasarus, S., Orford, J., Reich, S., Riemer, M., Sasao, T., & Toro, P.A. (in alphabetical order; September, 2004). International community psychology: Differing world views or common global values (panel discussion)? Fifth European Congress on Community Psychology, Berlin, Germany.
Tompsett, C.J., Heinze, H., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., & Toro, P.A. (September, 2004). Best practices in services for homeless youth and families. Fifth European Congress on Community Psychology, Berlin, Germany.
Fowler, P., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., Miles, B., Toro, P.A. Heinze, H., & Tompsett, C.J. (October, 2004). Evaluation of best practices serving Detroit’s homeless adolescents and families. Midwest Ecological-Community Psychology Conference, Saugatuck, MI.
Pokorny, S., Patka, M., Adams, M., Toro, P.A. Fowler, P., & Jason, L. (October, 2004). Do values influence our methods for studying community psychology’s origins? Midwest Ecological-Community Psychology Conference, Saugatuck, MI.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (2005, May). Intrusive thoughts as a mediator between exposure to community violence and internalizing problems. Society for Prevention Research Conference, Montreal, Canada.
Toro, P.A. (2005, May). Psychology and public policy in the US and Poland: Homelessness as an example. Conference on Political Psychology, Opole, Poland.
Ahmed, S.R., Berryhill, J., Buchanan, R., Toro, P., Tseng, V., Wolff, T. (June, 2005). A roundtable discussion among practitioners about career options for students. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Bokszczanin, A., Toro, P.A., & Hobden, K.L. (June, 2005). Homelessness and public opinion: A comparison across four nations. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Forney, J., Hobden, K.L., Wyszacki, K.H., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). Minimizing attrition in longitudinal research on transient youth. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). The role of parenting among adolescents exposed to community violence. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Haber, M., Fowler, P., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). Youth aging out of foster care: Historical and current perspectives. In M. Haber & P.A. Toro (session chairs): Youth aging out of foster care and community psychology. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Janisse, H.C., Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). Hierarchical linear modeling and longitudinal studies of homeless populations. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Parnes, A.L., McMahon, S.D., Sim, T., Jordan-Green, L., Watson, D.W., Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). Adolescent substance abuse: Family, peers, and exposure to community violence. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Sabina, C., Perkins, D., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). Researching homelessness: Political trials and practical tribulations. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Tompsett, C.J., Toro, P.A., & Janisse, H.C. (June, 2005). Longitudinal models of social support among homeless adults. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Sato, S., Ikeda, M., Ouchi, J., Tamai, K., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2005). Public attitudes toward homelessness and public policy issues in Japan. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Champaign, IL.
Toro, P.A., Szarzynska, M., & Firdion, J. (September, 2005). Youth aging out of the formal care system in three nations: Understanding needs, designing interventions, and changing policies. Seminar on European Community Psychology and the Mediterranean, Naples, Italy.
Bokszczanin, A., Toro, P.A. Hobden, K.L., Matyla, B., Slawik, E., & Widera, M. (September, 2005). Bezdomnosc w opinii publicznej: Porownanie pomiedzy czterema krajami [Homelessness in public opinion: A comparison across four nations]. Thirty-second Conference of the Polish Psychological Association, Kracow, Poland.
Fowler, P. J., Sprecher, R., Wyszacki, K., Miles, B. W., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D. M., & Toro, P. A. (October, 2005). Foster youth who age out of the system: A study in Michigan. Annual Midwest Ecological Community Psychology Conference, Saugatuck, MI.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (October, 2005). Foster youth and homelessness: A comparison of mental health outcomes. Annual Midwest Ecological Community Psychology Conference, Saugatuck, MI.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2006). Homelessness in Japan, Korea, and other developed nations in the Pacific region and the world. The Third Japan-Korea Seminar in Community Psychology: Embracing Cultural Diversity in Community Research & Action, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
Tompsett, C.J., Braciszewski, J.M., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2006). Predictors of overt and covert problem behavior in adolescence and early adulthood. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco.
Bokszczanin, A., Toro, P.A., & Hobden, K.L. (April, 2006). Posttraumatic stress disorder among the homeless in Poland: Prevalence and predictors. Extreme Stress Workshop, Jablonna, Poland.
Fowler, P.J., Tompsett, C.J., Jacques, A.J., & Braciszewski, J.M. (May, 2006). Community violence and youth mental health: A meta-analysis. Poster presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2006). Youth “aging out” of foster care and homelessness in the US: Toward more effective interventions. In M. Gagné (international symposium chair), “Supporting troubled youth in their transition to independent living.” First International Conference on Community Psychology, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Hobden, K.L., Toro, P.A., Oko, M., Wojtaszek, I., Wysacki, K., & Bokszczanin, A. (June, 2006). A needs assessment of homeless adults in Poland. First International Conference on Community Psychology, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Toro, P.A., & Hobden, K.L. (October, 2006). A ten-nation study comparing the prevalence of homelessness. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair), International research on homelessness. Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology, Opole, Poland.
Oko, M., & Toro, P.A. (October, 2006). Stress and social support among homeless adults in Poland. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair), International research on homelessness. Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology. Opole, Poland.
Toro, P.A., Hobden, K.L., & Fowler, P. (October, 2006). A follow-up study of youth aging out of foster care in Michigan. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair), Youth aging out of foster care systems: An emerging international problem. Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology, Opole, Poland.
Śmierzchalska, L., Szarzynska, M., & Toro, P.A. (October, 2006). Youth aging out of orphanages and other state care in Southern Poland: A follow-up study. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair), Youth aging out of foster care systems: An emerging international problem. Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology, Opole, Poland.
Wosinski, M., Laing, A., Bokszczanin, A., & Toro, P.A. (October, 2006). U.S. and them? Should European community psychologists become members of the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA; International Participatory Forum)? Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology, Opole, Poland.
Tompsett, C.J., Fowler, P J. & Toro, P. A. (2007, February). Changes in deviant peer affiliation and antisocial behavior among formerly homeless youth. Third Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Tucson, AZ.
Fowler, P. J., & Toro, P. A. (2007 March). Foster care, homelessness, and mental health: The mediating role of victimization. Society for Research on Child Development.
Fowler, P. J., & Toro, P. A. (2007 March). Community violence and externalizing problems: The mediating role of parents and peers. Society for Research on Child Development.
Tompsett, C.J., & Lombardo, S. (May, 2007). Risk and protective factors: An ecological study of negative outcomes among low-income adolescents. Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Braciszewski, J., Toro, P.A., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., & Partridge, T. (2007, June). Longitudinal predictors of depression in homeless young adults. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (2007, June). Modeling predictors of change in substance abuse symptoms among homeless and housed youth. In S. Fischer, A. Thompkins, C. Tompsett, M. Shinn, P. Toro, & J. Samuels, Life contexts and change among homeless children and adolescents (symposium). Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Fowler, P J. & Toro, P. A. (2007, June). Aging out of foster care: Whether and when youth become homeless. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Fowler, P J. & Toro, P. A. (2007, June). Costs of aging out: Economic arguments for foster care interventions. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Toro, P.A. (2007, June). Methods for estimating the prevalence of homelessness. In L. Stillman, B. Shinn, & P.A. Toro, Making the HUD point-in-time homeless count meaningful to communities (roundtable discussion). Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Toro, P.A. (2007, June). In C. Ward, J. Corrigall, M. Njoku, L. Jason, M. Haber, & P. Toro, Social justice and mental health (symposium discussant). Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Torres-Harding, S., Braciszewski, J., Coe, M., Lardon, C., Paxton, K., Pellman, J., Roberts, J., & Toro, P.A. (2007, June). Being the only one: Community psychologists working in non-community psychology settings (roundtable discussion). Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Pasadena, CA.
Porter, N., Birman, D., Howe, S., Jason, L., Keys, C., Brad Olson, B., Trickett, E., Toro, P.A., & Waguespack, S. (2007, October). Foundational principles and perspectives on public policy research and intervention. Midwest Eco-Community Conference, DePaul University, Chicago.
Szarzynska, M., & Toro, P.A. (2007, October). Youth aging out of foster care in four nations. Midwest Eco-Community Conference, DePaul University, Chicago.
Fowler, P.J., Miles, B., & Toro, P.A. (2007, November). Aging out of foster care: Homelessness and mental health implications. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2008). Adolescent homelessness: Developmental processes associated with psychological well-being in the transition to adulthood (symposium chairs). Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Fowler, P.J., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2008). Adolescent homelessness and the transition to adulthood: The longitudinal role of stress on psychological well-being. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2008). Modeling duration of friendships among homeless and housed adolescents entering adulthood. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Braciszewski, J., Toro, P.A., Jozefowicz-Simbeni, D., & Partridge, T. (March, 2008). Longitudinal predictors of mental health in homeless and at-risk adolescents. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A., Bokszczanin, A., & Ornelas, J., (June, 2008). Prevalence of and public opinion on homelessness in 9 nations (symposium). The Second International Conference on Community Psychology. Lisbon, Portugal.
Toro, P.A., Szarzynska, M., Goyette, M., Ornelas, J., & Drieu, D. (June, 2008). Youth aging out of foster care in 5 nations. In P. Toro (panel chair), Homelessness studies. The Second International Conference on Community Psychology. Lisbon, Portugal.
Reinemann, L.J., Tompsett, C.J., & Toro, P.A. (May, 2009). Predictors of friend recurrence among homeless and housed adolescents. Poster presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A., & Szarzynska, M. (June, 2009). Youth aging out of foster care: Recent findings and implications for interventions in 2 nations. In M. Haber (symposium chair), “Community-based support of ecological transitions: Strategies and challenges.” Biennial Meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action, Montclair, NJ.
Toro, P.A., Szarzynska, M., Drieu, D., & Nogueira, S. (October, 2009). Youth aging out of foster care systems: An international roundtable discussion. 7th European Congress of Community Psychology, Paris, France.
Lesperance, T., Reid, H., Kuehn, K., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2011). Predictors of outcomes among youth who aged out of foster care. Biennial Conference, Society for Community Research and Action, Chicago, IL.
Braciszewski, J., Toro, P.A., & Lesperance, T. (August, 2011). Identifying typologies for homeless youth. Annual Conference, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). Youth aging out of foster care: A comparative study in the US and Poland. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair): Research on youth aging out of foster care: A two-nation collaboration. Eighth European Conference on Community Psychology,York, England.
Leath, S., Lesperance, T., & Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). Placement histories as predictors of outcomes after aging out of foster care. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair): Research on youth aging out of foster care: A two-nation collaboration. Eighth European Conference on Community Psychology,York, England.
Taylor, H., Lesperance, T., Reid, H., & Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). Understanding the outcomes of youth who have aged out of foster care. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair): Research on youth aging out of foster care: A two-nation collaboration. Eighth European Conference on Community Psychology,York, England.
Keuhn, K., Lesperance, T., & Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). Predicting the longitudinal outcomes of former foster youth. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair): Research on youth aging out of foster care: A two-nation collaboration. Eighth European Conference on Community Psychology,York, England.
Szarzynska, M., Toro, P.A., Gocman, M., Kompala, T., & Klos, M. (September, 2011). A pilot community intervention for youth leaving orphanages in Poland. In P.A. Toro (symposium chair): Research on youth aging out of foster care: A two-nation collaboration. Eighth European Conference on Community Psychology,York, England.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). The future of community psychology in Europe, the US, and elsewhere. In D. Francescato (symposium chair): The future of community psychology in Europe: More needed, less wanted? Eighth European Conference on Community Psychology,York, England.
Gocman, M., Szarzyńska, M., Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). Wychodzenie z systemu opieki zastępczej w Polsce: wyniki ewaluacji pilotażowego programu prewencji [Aging out from the foster care system in Poland: Evaluation results from a pilot prevention program.]. In A. Gmitrowicz and P. Kropiwnicki (symposium chairs): Environmental psychiatry services for young people. 25th Conference of the Polish Psychiatric Association, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Wroclaw, Poland.
Bokszczanin, A., Toro, P. A., Hobden, K. L., & Tompsett, C. J. (January, 2012). Posttraumatic stress disorder among the homeless in Poland: Prevalence and predictors. PhD Existence II Conference, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Gocman, M., Szarzynska, M. E., & Toro, P. A. (January, 2012). Mental health of youth leaving the foster care system in Poland: Preliminary results. PhD Existence II Conference, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Szarzynska, M. E., Toro, P. A., Gocman, M., & Sasao, T. (January, 2012). Doctoral training in psychology: A comparison of approaches in North America, Europe and Japan. PhD Existence II Conference, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Gocman, M., Szarzynska, M.E., & Toro, P.A. (April, 2013). Influence of housing status after leaving foster care on mental health [Wplyw sytuacji mieszkaniowej po opuszczeniu opieki zastepczej na zdrowie psychiczne osob z domow dziecka i rodzin zastepczych]. 13th National Scientific Conference: Applying clinical psychology and related subfields in the courts [XIII Ogolnopolska Konferencja Naukowa: Zastosowanie psychologii klinicznej i nauk stykowych w praktyce sadowej]. Silesian University, Katowice, Poland.
Reid, H., & Toro, P.A. (August, 2014). Effects of social support, community violence, and ethnicity on distress and externalizing in emerging adulthood. Annual Conference, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Braciszewski, J.M., Toro, P.A., Abar, B., & Stout, R.L. (June, 2015). Longitudinal outcomes for homeless youth: A seven-year prospective study. In M. Shinn (symposium chair), Multiple facets of homelessness: Media and professional attention, youth outcomes, rapid re-housing intervention, system dysfunction. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Lowell, MA.
Szarzynska, M. E., & Toro, P. A. (June, 2015). Preventing homelessness among youth aging out of orphanages in Poland: A quasi-experimental evaluation. In J. M. Braciszewski (symposium chair), Improving outcomes for youth in child welfare through tailored interventions. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Lowell, MA.
Toro, P. A. & Carlson, C. (June, 2015). Homelessness in modern times: The interplay among prevalence rates, public opinion, politics, social policy, and media and professional coverage in the US since 1974. In M. Shinn (symposium chair), Multiple facets of homelessness: Media and professional attention, youth outcomes, rapid re-housing intervention, system dysfunction. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Lowell, MA.
Carlesimo, C., Carlson, C., & Toro, P. A. (May, 2016). The relationship between mental health, housing situations, and childhood events. Annual Convention, Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
Maloney, S.M., Carlson, C., & Toro, P. A. (May, 2016). Educational outcomes and housing experiences of college undergraduates: A qualitative analysis. Annual Convention, Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
Hanson, D.M., & Toro, P.A. (July, 2016). Predictors of readmission among homeless people in a large Midwestern city. Second Annual International Housing First Confernece, Limerick, Ireland.
Szarzynska, M. E., Gocman, M., & Toro, P. A. (Sept., 2016). Evaluating an intervention to prevent homelessness and other poor outcomes among youth aging out of orphanages in Poland. 15th International Conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential & Family Care for Children and Adolescents, Oviedo, Spain.
Gocman, M., Szarzynska, M. E., & Toro, P. A. (Sept., 2016). Youth “aging out” of foster care in Poland. 15th International Conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential & Family Care for Children and Adolescents, Oviedo, Spain.
Carlson, C., Toro, P. A., Maloney, S., Carlesimo, C., & Swayne, N. (May, 2017). Educational experiences of unstably housed undergraduates compared to stably housed. Annual Convention, Association for Psychological Science, Boston, MA..
Toro, P.A., Struble, C., Hanson, D., Opperman, K., Hobden, K., Szarzynska, M., Bokszczanin, A., Docekal, V., Kliment, P., Vargas-Moniz, M., Ornelas, J., Nachtergael, H., & Phillipot, P. (June, 2017). Homelessness across 10 European and North American nations: A comparison of prevalence and public opinion. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Ottawa, Canada.
Carlson, C., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2017). Assessing service needs among college undergraduates experiencing homelessness, precarious housing, or stable housing. In Z. Glendening, Housing insecure children and young adults in the context of major U.S. institutions. Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Ottawa, Canada.
Brown, S., Shinn, M., Fowler, P., Aubry, T., & Toro, P.A. (June, 2017). Comparing homelessness interventions across sub-populations and national contexts: Who needs what and why? Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Ottawa, Canada.
Holtzman, C., Jason, L.A., Balcazar, R., Buchanan, N., Legler, R., Keys, C., Kral, M., McMahon, S.D., & Toro, P.A. (October, 2017; last 7 authors in alphabetic order). Inspiring future community psychologists: Training and career opportunities to help you help the world. Midwestern Eco-Community Conference, E. Lansing, MI.
Toro, P.A., Struble, C., Hobden, K., Tompsett, C.J., Szarzynska, M., Bokszczanin, A., Docekal, V., Kliment, P., Vargas-Moniz, M., Ornelas, J., Nachtergael, H., & Phillipot, P. (June, 2018). Examining homelessness in 10 developed nations: A comparison of prevalence and public opinion. Third International Housing First Conference, Padua, Italy.
Opperman, K. J., Cannoy, C. N., Toal, K. E., & Toro, P. A. (June 2019). Changes in the homeless community across three decades in Detroit. 17th Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2019). What we’ve learned in the past four decades from research on homelessness in developed nations. Housing First to End Homelessness in Europe: Presenting and Discussing the Results of the Horizon 2020 HOME_EU research project, Madrid, Spain.
Cannoy, C. N., Toal, K., Avritt, B., Opperman, K. J., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2019). The relationship between aggression and perceived social support in homeless individuals. American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Excell, S., Dekeyser, D., & Toro, P.A. (August, 2019). Without a dorm: A needs assessment of university students experiencing housing and food insecurity. American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Opperman, K. J., Cannoy, C. N., Toal, K. E., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2019). Changes in the homeless community across three decades in Detroit. American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Toal, K. E., Cannoy, C. N., Opperman, K. J., & Toro, P. A. (August, 2019). Documenting the needs and accessibility of services in Detroit’s population of homeless adults across two decades. American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Cannoy, C.N. & Toro, P.A. (May, 2020). Stress, social support, and psychological symptoms in homeless and matched housed adolescents: A longitudinal analysis. Association for Psychological Science Convention, Chicago, IL (convention cancelled).
Invited Talks and Other Presentations, Workshops, and Lectures (n=142)
Cowen, E. L., Guare, J., & Toro, P. A. (December, 1981). Primary Mental Project: Program evaluation and research. 8th Annual Regional Workshop, Primary Mental Health Project, Rochester, NY.
Toro, P. A. (December, 1982). Primary prevention with young children: Social problem-solving skills training. 9th Annual Regional Workshop, Primary Mental Health Project, Rochester, NY.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1983). Helping approaches during separation and divorce. Community Workshop, The Health Association, Rochester, NY.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1983). Natural and professional help during marital disruption. Invited address, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1984). Collaborative research with a mutual help organization. Invited address, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1987). A community psychology perspective on deinstitutionalization. Invited address, Health Policy Study Group, SUNY at Buffalo.
Toro, P. A., Raynor, J., & Wall, D. (February, 1987). Research on the homeless. Invited address, Adult Residential Care Advocates, Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A., & Wall, D. (March, 1987). Research on the homeless. Invited address, Transitional Services, Inc., Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1987). Program development and program evaluation. Invited address, Mental Health Team, Attica Correctional Facility.
Toro, P. A. (May, 1987). Professionals and mutual help groups. Seminar on Mutual Aid Self-Help Groups, Erie County Self-Help Clearinghouse and The Mental Health Association, Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A., & Morris, M. (July, 1987). Mental health and homelessness. Invited address, City Mission, Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A. (July, 1987). Prevention and mental health. Invited address, Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo, NY.
Weissberg, R. P., Dalton, J., Mulvey, A., Toro, P. A., et al. (August, 1987). Coordination of Division 27 regional networks. 95th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, New York, NY.
Toro, P. A. (June, 1988). Program development and program evaluation in a prison setting. Invited address, Attica Correctional Facility.
Toro, P. A., Mulvey, A., & D'Ercole, A. (August, 1988). Division 27's Round about the Regions Roundtable: Regional Coordination in the Northeast. 96th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Toro, P. A. (November, 1988). Buffalo's homeless: Research findings and implications for intervention. Invited address, Erie County Department of Mental Health, Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1989). Research and clinical issues involving the homeless. Invited address, Psychological Services Center, State University of New York, University at Buffalo.
Toro, P. A. (March, 1989). Homelessness: Research findings and intervention ideas. Invited address, Junior League of Erie County, Buffalo, NY.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1989). Mutual help groups for the mentally ill. Grand Rounds presentation, Gowanda Psychiatric Center, Helmuth, NY.
Medvene, L., Toro, P. A, & Maton, K. I. (June, 1989). Doing research with self-help groups. Second Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, East Lansing, MI.
Mulvey, A., Toro, P. A., D'Ercole, A., Tebes, J., et al. (August, 1989). Regional networks: Challenges & possibilities (Roundtable discussion, Division 27, Community Psychology). 97th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Toro, P. A., & Wall, D. D. (November, 1989). The homeless population in Buffalo. Invited address, Housing and Homelessness Working Group, Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy, State University of New York, University at Buffalo.
Toro, P. A., & Masten, A. (August, 1990). Open discussion: Researchers working with the homeless (co-chairs). 98th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1990). An international network for community research and action: A presentation to the Council of Community Psychology Program Directors. 98th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Toro, P. A. (November, 1990). Evaluating programs helping homeless persons. Invited address, Job Training for the Homeless Demonstration Program, US Department of Labor, Washington, DC.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1991). A program of research on homelessness. Invited address, Psychological Services Center, State University of New York, University at Buffalo.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1991). Roundtable discussion: International Interest Group and the Society for Community Research and Action (chair). 99th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1991). Conducting research on homelessness: A workshop sponsored by the Science and Public Interest Directorates of the American Psychological Association (panelist/discussant). 99th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Toro, P. A. (September, 1991). Homeless in the 90's: A conference to bring research and practice together (panel speaker). Sponsored by the School of Social Welfare and the Institute for Social Analysis, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1993). Homelessness: A research perspective. Invited address, Center for Urban Studies, College of Urban, Labor, and Metropolitan Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1993). Homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness. Grand Rounds presentation, Department of Psychiatry, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1994). What we know about homelessness. Invited address, Department of Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1994). Community mental health, community psychology, and community psychiatry. Invited address, Michigan Health Care Corporation, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1994). Homelessness and the helping professions. Invited address, Michigan Health Care Corporation, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A., & Bukowski, P. A. (April, 1994). Characteristics of homeless and runaway youth. Invited address, Youth Living Centers, Inkster, MI.
Toro, P. A. (September, 1994). Understanding homelessness: A research perspective. Invited address at workshop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, COBO Conference Center, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (November, 1994). A decade of research on homelessness: What we've learned and what we still don't know. Invited colloquium, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1995). Using research data to promote effective services for Detroit's homeless. Invited address, Detroit/Wayne County Homeless Strategy Coalition, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1995). A research perspective on homelessness: What we've learned and what we still don't know. Invited address, Department of Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 1995). Research on homelessness: What we've learned and implications for service delivery. Invited address, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 1995). Using research to help identify solutions to social problems: Homelessness as an illustration. Invited keynote address, Psi Chi Chapter induction ceremony, Department of Psychology, Madonna College, Novi, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 1995). Research findings on homeless adolescents. Invited address, Meeting the Needs of Homeless Families, a statewide conference sponsored by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, Port Huron, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 1995). Homelessness in Southeastern Michigan: Announcing new research results. Invited address, "Meeting the Needs of Homeless Families," a statewide conference sponsored by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, Port Huron, MI.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1995). What we have learned from research data on the problem of homelessness. Invited address, Michigan Transitional Housing Network, Lansing, MI.
Fisher, A., Balcazar, F., & Toro, P. (June, 1995). Open meeting of the International Community Psychology Committee. Fifth Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P. A. (July, 1995). Research on homelessness in Detroit. Invited address, City Council, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A., & Hwalek, M. (December, 1995). The whys and hows of needs assessment and program evaluation. Invited address, "A Home for Every Detroiter: Finding Solutions to Homelessness," a conference sponsored by the Detroit-Wayne County Homeless Action Network, Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1996). Ten years of research on homelessness: What we've learned and what we still need to know. Faculty Seminar Series, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1996). Mental health and other characteristics of the homeless. Invited address, Department of Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (May, 1996). Domestic violence and homelessness: A research perspective. Invited address, "Violence Against Women, Violence Against Children," a conference sponsored by Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (September, 1996). Homelessness, panhandling, and police intervention. Invited address, Woodward Corridor Security Council, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (February, 1997). Homeless families, adults, and youth: What we've learned from recent research. Invited address, Department of Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (January, 1998). Homelessness in Detroit: Women, children and families. Invited address, Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 1998). Homelessness, drug abuse, panhandling, criminal behavior, and community policing. Invited address, Woodward Corridor Security Council, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1998). Who are the homeless and what can we do to help them?. Invited address, Iroquois Avenue Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1998). A discussion on issues in international community psychology. 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1998). Fostering networks: An informal discussion of Regional Coordinators of the Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27). 106th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Toro, P. A. (October, 1998). Methodological problems in conducting research on the homeless. Center for Healthcare Effectiveness Research, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (April, 1999). Recherches sur les personnes sans-abri aux Etats-Unis et des autres nations [Research on homeless persons in the United States and other nations]. Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l'Education, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Toro, P. A. (June, 1999). Homelessness: What we have learned from two decades of systematic research. Centre for Housing and Social Policy Research, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland.
Toro, P. A. (June, 1999). A community psychologist's perspective on homelessness in the U.S. and other developed nations. Department of Psychology, Stirling University, Stirling, Scotland.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1999). Organizing regional activities in community psychology. 107th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Toro, P. A. (August, 1999). Fostering international community psychology. 107th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Elias, M., Solarz, A., & Toro, P. A. (August, 1999). Prevention, advocacy, community-university collaboration, and multicultural and international issues (session co-chair). 107th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Toro, P. A., & Rowland, L. L. (September, 1999). What we know about homelessness in Detroit based on recent research findings. Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency.
Toro, P., Robertson, M., Owen, G., & Piliavin, I. (February, 2000). Using data to better understand homeless youth. Symposium 2000 - A Tribute to the Past, A Vision for the Future: 25 Years Working with Youth (national conference organized by the National Network for Youth), Washington, DC.
Toro, P. A. (March, 2000). Why we should work to solve homelessness in America. Invited address at Sunday services, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 2000). Homeless families: What we have learned from recent research in Detroit and other cities. Invited address, Merrill-Palmer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 2000). The status of homelessness in Detroit. Invited address, Detroit Public Schools, Office of School Social Work Service.
Toro, P. A. (May, 2000). What we've learned in the past decade from research on homelessness. Invited address at the Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing and the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Toro, P. A. (May, 2000). Recent findings on homeless families in Southeastern Michigan. Invited address at the Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing and the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Toro, P. A. (October, 2000). Research on the homeless: Methodological issues and current findings. Center for Healthcare Effectiveness Research, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A. (March, 2001). Vingt ans de recherche sur les sans-domicile: Comparaisons et implications sociales pour les pays industrialisés [Twenty years of research on homeless persons: Comparisons and social implications for developed nations.] L’Institute National D’Etudes Démographiques (INED), Paris, France.
Stoops, M., Toro, P.A., Drennan, D., & Bell, E. (March, 2001). Panel for Hunger and Homelessness Week organized by Project Volunteer and the Student Council, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P. A., Diotte, K., & Edwards, A. (April, 2001). Trends impacting homelessness: An overview of critical issues. Invited address at the Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing and the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Toro, P. A. (October, 2001). Youth Forum: A research-based perspective on homeless adolescents. Invited address at the 13th Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, Detroit, MI.
Robertson, M., & Toro, P. (December, 2001). Homeless youth: A primer on what is known based on recent research. Ending Homelessness for People with Mental Illnesses and/or Substance Use Disorders: A National Training Conference (organized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and other national organizations), Washington, DC.
Toro, P. A., & Ouellette, N. (April, 2002). Detroit/Wayne County People and Transitions in Housing (PATH) Project: Needs Assessment Data Collected over 10 Years (1992-2002). Preliminary findings presented to the Needs Assessment Committee of the Homeless Action Network of Detroit.
Toro, P. A. (June, 2002). Invited discussant for “University-community partnerships.” Second Chicago Conference on Community Research.
Toro, P. A., & Tompsett, C. J. (February, 2003). Meeting the needs of Detroit’s homeless. Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Detroit.
Sinistaj, D., Tompsett, C. J., & Toro, P.A. (May, 2003). Public knowledge and perceptions of the homeless in Canada. Undergraduate Student Poster Day, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (December, 2003). Developing an international understanding of homelessness across some of the world’s most developed nations. Invited Lecture, Center for Legal Studies, School of Law, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2004). The promise of community psychology research and practice in Asia: Bridging individuals and communities across cultures (keynote speaker). The First Japan-Korea Seminar in Community Psychology: Forging and Serving Communities across Cultures, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2004). Knowledge gained from recent research on homelessness in the US and other developed nations (invited address). International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.
Moore, K., Toro, P.A., Maseru, N., & Morris, F.K. (April, 2004). Keynote Panel, Conference on “Promoting the Well-Being of Children and Youth in Urban America,” Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P.A., & Trupin, C. (June, 2004). Special legal/psychological problems of homeless, runaway, and unaccompanied youth (invited address). 11th National Conference on Children and the Law, Washington, DC.
Toro, P.A. (August, 2004). Community psychology: Where do we go from here? (Presidential Address, Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 (Community Psychology)). Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2004). Developing a multi-national understanding of homelessness (invited address). Opole University, Opole, Poland.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2004). Recent findings and new frontiers in research on homelessness. Grand Rounds lecture, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (November, 2004). What we know about homelessness in Detroit, the US, and other developed nations. In workshop on “Homelessness and Mental Health: A Community Perspective," Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, MI.
Toro, P.A. (December, 2004). What every physician ought to know about homelessness (invited address for medical students and faculty). Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P.A. (April, 2005). Homelessness in the US and other developed nations: A research-based perspective (invited address). University of Michigan-Flint, Department of Psychology.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2006). Research on homelessness in the US and other developed nations (invited address). Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2006). Interdisciplinary panel – Evidence-based practices: Pros and cons (moderator). Wayne State University Children's Bridge and Children's Hospital of Michigan Children's Conference, “Promoting the Well-Being of Children and Youth in Urban America: Best Practices to Next Practices,” Detroit, MI.
Fowler, P J. & Toro, P. A. (2006, November). Aged out foster youth: Victimization as a mediator on the relationship between homelessness and maladjustment. Poster presented at Wayne State University Psychology 2006 Graduate Research Day.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2007). Community psychologists’ involvements in social policy: Youth aging out of foster care as an example (invited address). Laval University, Québec, Canada.
Toro, P.A., & Szarzynska, M. (October, 2007). Youth aging out of foster care in the United States: Outcomes and interventions (invited address). Conference on the outcomes of youth leaving state care: Methodological, theoretical, and epistomological issues. University of Québec, Montréal, Canada.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2007). Some general comments on diversity and working with the poor and homeless. In Ethics and Diversity course for clinical graduate students (similar presentations were also made in this class in March, 2004, and January, 2007). Wayne State University, Department of Psychology.
Toro, P.A. (November, 2007). Interventions with Native American clients. In Ethics and Diversity course for clinical graduate students. Wayne State University, Department of Psychology.
Fowler, P J. & Toro, P. A. (March, 2008). Youth aging out of foster care: Research data and intervention strategies. Keynote presentation at conference entitled, “No place to live: The housing crisis facing youth aging-out of foster care.” St. John’s University, New York, NY.
Toro, P.A. (March, 2008). Youth aging out of foster care and homelessness in the US and other developed nations. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY.
Smierzchalska, L., Wieckiewicz, M., Szarzynska, M., Gocman, M., & Toro, P.A. (April, 2008). Social and psychological risk factors among young adults living in foster care in the USA and Poland. Seventh Opole Student's Science Conference, "10 years of psychology in Opole: Theory and practice." Opole, Poland.
Toro, P.A., Gewirtz, A., Masten, A., & Oliver, W. (October, 2008). Research panel: Combining the best of research and practice to serve the needs of homeless children. Visible Child Inaugural Conference, Minnepolis, MN.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2008). What we know and still need to learn from research on homeless children and youth (workshop). Visible Child Inagural Conference, Minnepolis, MN.
Toro, P.A. (May, 2009). Youth aging out of foster care in developed nations. Department of Applied Psychology, Lessius University, Antwerp, Belgium.
Toro, P.A. (May, 2009). Defining community psychology. Department of Applied Psychology, Lessius University, Antwerp, Belgium.
Toro, P.A. (July, 2009). Youth aging out of foster care: Developmental outcomes and intervention approaches. Summer Research Institute, Center for Race and Social Problems, University of Pittsburgh.
Toro, P.A. (August, 2009). Many faces of homelessness: Heterogeneity of characteristics, needs, and interventions. In J. H. Bray (symposium chair), Presidential program—Psychology’s contributions to end homelessness. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
Toro, P.A. (November, 2009). Limiting-setting for parents and child psychotherapists. Grosse Pointe Mom’s Club. United Methodist Church, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
Toro, P.A. (November, 2009). Understanding homelessness in a global perspective. English Language Institute, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. & Szarzynska, M.E. (2010, February). Youth aging out of foster care: Intervention ideas. Invited address, School of Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA.
Toro, P.A. (May, 2010). Major research topics in community psychology. Invited address, Institute of Applied Social Psychology, Lisbon, Portugal.
Toro, P.A. (May, 2010). Research on homelessness in the US and other developed nations. Invited address, Institute of Applied Social Psychology, Lisbon, Portugal.
Toro, P.A., & Szarzynska, M. (May, 2010). Youth aging out of foster care: Follow-up studies and intervention ideas in 2 nations. Invited address, Institute of Applied Social Psychology, Lisbon, Portugal.
Szarzynska, M., & Toro, P.A. (May, 2010). Youth aging out of foster care: Research and intervention in the US, Poland, and other nations. Invited address, State Home for Children [Panstwowy Dom Dziecka], Opole, Poland.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2010). Research and intervention with youth aging out of foster care. Clinical Research Seminar, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (July, 2011). 30 years of research on homelessness: What's been learned, what's next. Annual Conference, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington, DC.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2011). An overview of research and intervention involving homelessness in the US and other developed nations. Invited address, Department of Psychology, University of Florence, Italy.
Toro, P.A., & Keuhn, K. (October, 2011). Homelessness and precarious housing among Wayne State undergraduates: A needs assessment. Clinical Research Seminar, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (November, 2011). Homeless youth in the United States and other developed nations. English Language Institute, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2012). What we know from research about ending youth homelessness. In Workshop: A blueprint for ending youth homelessness. National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Los Angeles, CA.
Toro, P.A. (March, 2012). A typology of homeless youth. In web-based seminar (S. McDonald, chair; 300 participants): An emerging framework for ending youth homelessness. National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington, DC.
Toro, P.A., Szarzynska, M.E. (April, 2012). Badania podluzne nad religijnoscia i dobrostanem wsrod bezdomnej mlodziezy i innych mlodziezowych grup ryzyka [A longitudinal study on religiousness and well-being among homeless and other at-risk adolescents]. Konferencja: Jednostka, religia, relacje spoleczne [Conference: People, religion, and social relations], Opole University, Poland.
Szarzynska, M.E., Toro, P.A., Gocman, M. (April, 2012). Innowacyjne, oparte na modelach funkcjonowania we wspolnocie, programy wspomagania osob chorych psychicznie w zaspokojeniu ich potrzeb w zakresie zatrudnienia, zamieszkania, kontaktow społecznych oraz innych dziedzinach wymagających wsparcia [Innovative community-based models for assisting the mentally Ill with employment, housing, social, and other areas of need]. Konferencja: Sytuacja osob chorych psychicznie na opolskim rynku pracy [Conference: The situation of mentally ill people in the Opole employment market], Opole University, Poland.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2012). Research on homelessness: A community psychology perspective. Invited day-long workshop, Department of Psychology, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Gocman, M., Szarzynska, M., Toro, P.A., Lesnikowska, A. (February, 2013). Problemy psychospoleczne osob opuszczajacych systemy opieki zastepczej [Psychosocial problems among youth leaving the foster care system]. Sympozjum naukowe sekcji psychologii rozwojowej PTP: Rodzina we wspolczesnej Polsce a rozwoj jednostki [Scientific symposium, Division of Developmental Psychology, Polish Psychological Association: Family and individual growth in contemporary Poland]. Opole, Poland.
Toro, P.A. (March, 2013). Homelessness from an international perspective. English Language Institute, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2013). Youth homelessness: An international research perspective. In E. Rice, Advances in Addressing Homelessness: Youth in Global Contexts (symposium), 7th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, Los Angeles.
Toro, P.A. (September, 2013). Research and intervention with youth aging out of foster care. In L. Miller, The State of Need in Detroit (invited panel discussion), Detroit Youth Passages Enterprise Summit, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit.
Toro, P.A. (November, 2013). Homelessness from an international research perspective. School of Social Work, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2014). Homelessness among youth under 18: A research review. Convening on Practice Knowledge, US Interagency Council on Homelessness and National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington, DC.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2015). Developing an intervention to prevent homelessness among youth aging out of foster care. Clinical Research Seminar, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2015). An overview of the existing research on youth homelessness. In Workshop: A blueprint for ending youth homelessness. National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness, National Alliance to End Homelessness, San Diego, CA.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2015). Estimating the prevalence of homelessness across nations (panelist/presenter). In S. Mettraux (moderator), Measurement Workshop, Homelessness in a Global Landscape, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A. (July, 2015). Youth homelessness. What we know from research, what we still need to know. National Conference on Ending Homelessness, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington, DC.
Toro, P.A. (January, 2016). Youth homelessness. A review of recent research. City of Detroit, Task Force on Homelessness, Homeless Youth Subcommittee, Detroit, MI.
Maloney, S., Williams, M., & Toro, P.A. (March, 2017). Rodney Clark Memorial Poster Day for Undergraduate Research, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2017). Causes and solutions to youth homelessness: What the data are telling us. First National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness: Launching Solutions and Systems that Work, Point Source Youth and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, New York, NY.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2017). Comparing methods for assessing the prevalence of homelessness and housing insecurity among college students. National Research Conference on Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2017). Homelessness: An international research perspective. National Louis University, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Chicago, IL.
Toro, P.A., (June, 2018). Homelessness as unfairness: An ecological perspective. International Seminar on preliminary results of the HOME EU project (discussant). Padua, Italy.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2018). Developing an intervention to prevent homelessness among youth aging out of foster care. Vista Maria, Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, MI.
Toro, P.A. (October, 2018). Community psychology, social work, and research on homelessness. Presentation in the School of Social Work, Wayne State University.
Toro, P.A. (June, 2019). What we’ve learned in the past four decades from research on homelessness in developed nations. International Seminar on results of the HOME EU project. Madrid, Spain.
Toro, P.A. (February, 2020). Examining homelessness in 14 developed nations: Prevalence and public opinion. In D. Fish Ragin and D. Livert (panel chairs), Preventing and recovering from homelessness: Contributions from psychology. Commission for Social Development, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY.
Hanson, D., & Toro, P.A. (May, 2020). Contributions of community psychologists to research, theory, intervention, and policy on homelessness since 1980. In J. Neal (Chair), Webinar on Contributions of Community Psychology to Urban Studies, E. Lansing, MI: Michigan State University.
Newspaper and Other Media/Policy Citations and Appearances (n=123)
Fighting mental illness. (July 21, 1983). Champaign Urbana Weekly (reported by Jim McManus).
C-U therapy group helps in ways others can't. (February 28, 1986). The Daily Illini (reported by Karin Meyer).
1990 census takers to stay up late seeking, counting homeless. (March 21, 1989). Buffalo News (reported by Gene Warner).
Grant to create job program for homeless. (January 3, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
New federally-funded job program for Buffalo's homeless. (January 7, 1990). TV news broadcasts on WGRZ Channel 2, WIVB Channel 4, and WKBW Channel 7, Buffalo, NY.
Panhandler to play part in federal homeless plan. (January 5, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
A program to help the homeless of Buffalo. (January 24, 1990). Radio talk show with host John Otto, WGR Radio AM 550, Buffalo, NY.
Special Report: The homeless. (February 4, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Gene Warner).
Housing project closes doors to homeless. (February 26, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
Homeless deserve the chance local program will provide. (March 2, 1990). Buffalo News (lead editorial).
Self-help: What it's all about. (March, 1990). OMH News, 11(1), 10. Albany, NY: New York State Office of Mental Health.
In-depth report on the homeless of Buffalo. (March 30, 1990). Radio news broadcast by Denise Jackson, WEBR Radio AM 970, Buffalo, NY.
Jobs for homeless people through Buffalo grant. (April, 1990). OMH News, 11(2), 15. Albany, NY: New York State Office of Mental Health.
Rochester advocate for poor to head job-aid program. (May 8, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
Public attitudes about homelessness (panel chair for APA-sponsored national press conference). (August 11, 1990). 98th Annual Convention, American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Public willing to pay more taxes for the homeless. (August 11, 1990). CBS radio national network news, interview with Chris Ingram of New York, NY.
Most compassionate about homeless. (August 12, 1990). United Press International (the information from this UPI wire service release has been used for stories by many newspapers and other media, including the Christian Science Monitor, Deseret News of Salt Lake City, Daily Commercial Record of Dallas, Herald-Press of Huntington, IN, Daily Herald of Arlington Heights, IL, Daily Register of Harrisburg, IL, Mesabi News of Virginia, MN, and the Record of Hackensack, NJ).
Two surveys find majority sympathetic to homeless. (August 13, 1990). Los Angeles Times (this story, reported by Shari Roan, or a variation on it, was carried by many other newspapers across the nation, including Newsday, the San Franciso Chronicle, the Indianopolis News, San Jose Mercury-News, Syracuse Post Standard, and New Haven Register).
Cause of ills not always clear-cut. (August 14, 1990). Deseret News of Salt Lake City (reported by Lois Collins).
Public more willing to help homeless than believed, researchers say. (August 16, 1990). Mental Health Report. Silver Spring, MD: Business Publishers, Inc.
Studies find willingness to pay more taxes to aid county's homeless. (August 16, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Gene Warner).
Survey shows compassion for homeless. (August 30, 1990). State University of New York at Buffalo Reporter (reported by Sue Wuetcher).
More people give money than time to homeless. (September 4, 1990). The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Scholarship on homeless gets increased attention from many sociologists and psychologists. (September 5, 1990). The Chronicle of Higher Education, pp. A4, A6 (reported by Chris Raymond).
Public support for the homeless. (Sept. 17, 1990). KVEN radio talk show, Ventura, CA (hosted by Ken Williams).
Media shares blame for negativism: New survey counters view that public sympathy is cooling toward the homeless. (September 17, 1990). Helping the Homeless, No. 90-17. Washington, DC: CD Publications.
Helping homeless has wide support. (October, 1990). The APA Monitor, p. 28 (reported by Peter Freiberg).
Studies of homeless should broaden focus. (October, 1990). The APA Monitor, pp. 28-29 (reported by Peter Freiberg).
Homeless find work and shelter through DEPTH. (December 24, 1990). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
Program to aid homeless will lose federal funding: Labor Dept. praises Buffalo's project but says the competition was intense. (April 17, 1991). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
Program for homeless works, so why is it being killed? (April 19, 1991). Buffalo News (lead editorial).
Fighting homelessness. (May, 1991). State University of New York Research, 11 (3), p. 3 (reported by Arthur Page).
Program for homeless aims to survive after funding cut. (June 12, 1991). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
County saves homeless program: $336,000 contract OK'd as U.S. fails to renew funding. (July 26, 1991). Buffalo News (reported by Agnes Palazzetti).
Domestic violence common among homeless people. (October 3, 1991). Associated Press (reported by Alan Flippen; it is likely that the information from this AP wire service release has been used for stories by newspapers and other media around the nation).
University at Buffalo professor finds high rates of domestic violence among homeless people. (October 3, 1991). WBFO radio (PBS affiliate), Buffalo, NY (reported by Ernest Galvan).
Rates of domestic violence high for the homeless. (October 4, 1991). WKBW Channel 7 TV News, Buffalo, NY.
Domestic violence may contribute to homelessness, UB psychologists say. (October 18, 1990). The Spectrum of the State University of New York at Buffalo, p. 3.
Psychologist proposes ecological perspective on homelessness that considers full nature of problem. (November 8, 1991). WBFO radio (PBS affiliate), Buffalo, NY (reported by Toni Randolf).
Out There: They are homeless, hopeless, wretched, hearthbreaking, cunning, grungy, needy, greedy, idle, hungry, angry, aggravating, and ours. (January 19, 1992). Washington Post (reported by Martha Sherrill).
Welfare reform in Erie County. (February 21, 1992). Radio news interview with Tom Bowerly, WGR Radio AM 550, Buffalo, NY.
Steps outlined to help homeless mentally ill: U.S. panel's report gets mixed reactions. (August, 1992). The APA Monitor, p. 57 (reported by Peter Freiberg).
'Falling Down' on the job: Maybe we can relate to movie vigilante's rage, but how do targets cope? (March 4, 1993). Detroit Free Press, p. D1 (reported by Scott Walton, Knight-Ridder; also carried by other newspapers around the nation, including the Buffalo News).
Understanding cults and related social phenomena (following the events in Waco, Texas, involving the Branch Davidian sect and David Koresh). (April 20-21, 1993). Served as "expert" taking questions from callers for radio talk show, with host Jerry Hall, WCHB Radio AM 1200 (ABC affiliate), Detroit, MI.
Vets, minorities, single moms make up homeless population: Research gives a more accurate picture of the people who make up the homeless population. (May, 1994). The APA Monitor, p. 39 (reported by Tori DeAngelis).
Youth take to the streets to escape family troubles. (May, 1994). The APA Monitor, p. 40 (reported by Tori DeAngelis).
Homeless rate is higher in U.S. than elsewhere: One researcher tries to find out why homeless rates vary from country to country. (May, 1994). The APA Monitor, p. 40 (reported by Tori DeAngelis).
Paul Toro of Detroit . . . one of seven faculty members selected to hold 1994-95 Career Development Chairs at WSU. (Sept. 21, 1994). Detroit Free Press, p. 3D.
Homeless in Detroit: How many? (March 8, 1995). Metro Times, p. 6 (reported by Jack Lessenberry).
New information on homelessness in Detroit. (March 12, 1995). WDET FM Radio (NPR affiliate) news (reported by Laurie Pianck).
WSU researcher studies trends in homelessness. (February 6, 1996). The South End: The Student Voice of Wayne State University (reported by AnneMarie E. Schultz).
From New York to Detroit: Comparing homelessness from city to city. (November 20, 1996). The South End: The Student Voice of Wayne State University (reported by Stacey Green).
Homeless veterans to get a break with meals, other help at campout. (Sept. 19, 1997). Detroit Free Press, pp. 1B, 3B (reported by Wendy Wendland).
Welcome to Wayne encourages faculty communication. (October 21, 1997). The South End: The Student Voice of Wayne State University, p. 1 (reported by Debra Jackson).
Change marks Welcome to Wayne event as remarks by current and next president reach large audience. (October 30, 1997). Inside Wayne State. p. 1.
Homelessness rises: Shelter officials blame welfare rule changes, aid cuts. (Feb. 26, 1998). Detroit Free Press, pp. 1A, 12A (reported by Wendy Wendland).
Seeking solutions to homelessness. (Spring, 1997; Vol. 1, No. 2). Science Matters: A Publication of the Wayne State University College of Science. p. 6.
Presidential briefing on the status of homelessness in the United States. (July 17, 1998). Council of Economic Advisors, Washington, DC (briefing written by Advisor Bob Schoeni).
Common textbook policy reversed. (August 6, 1998). The South End: The Student Voice of Wayne State University (reported by Becky Stempnik).
A psychologist studies homelessness: The research of Paul A. Toro. (Summer, 1998). Psychology Matters: A Publication of the Wayne State University Department of Psychology. pp. 1-2.
Not gone, but forgotten? Why Americans have stopped talking about homelessness. (February 8, 1999). Time, pp. 30-31 (reported by Romesh Ratnesar).
Toro, P. A. (February 11, 2000). Why we should work to solve homelessness in America. Presentations made to legislative staff of Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick (of Detroit) and Senator Carl Levin (of Michigan).
Homelessness confronted at panel discussion. (March 29, 2001). The South End: The Official Student Newspaper of Wayne State University (reported by Rian Michel).
Psychologist awarded $2.5 million to study homeless teenagers. (May 2, 2002). Wayne State University Campus News. 26(5), p. 1 (reported by Arthur Bridgeforth, Jr.).
Housing shortage fuels homelessness. (June 23-29, 2002). The Michigan Citizen, pp. A1, A4 (reported by Bankole Thompson).
$2.5 million grant to fund unique study of teen homelessness. (Fall, 2002; Vol. 7, No. 1). Science Matters: A Publication of the Wayne State University College of Science (reported by Leslie Mertz).
Understanding teen violence and mob behavior. (October 1, 2002). WQBH Radio Detroit (1400 AM) news (reported by Heidi Osgood).
Homelessness among young adults. (October 15, 2002). WDET Radio Detroit (101.5 FM) news (reported by Wonetha Jackson).
Detroit council president seeks solutions to homeless problem. (Jan. 3, 2003). Detroit Free Press, pp. 1B, 4B (reported by Erik Lords and Marsha Low).
Deep freeze hits shelters, heating bills: Cold snap will linger at least until next week. (Jan. 21, 2003). Detroit News, pp. 1A, 2A (reported by Tony Manolatos and Marisa Schultz).
Homeless on campus: Wayne State researcher aids in homeless study. (Jan. 13, 2004). The South End: The Official Student Newspaper of Wayne State University (reported by Erica Murphy, pp. 1, 6).
The impact of crime and violence in Detroit. (February 2, 2004). WCHB 1200 AM “Inside Detroit” talk show (1200 AM), with host Mildred Gaddis.
Talk of rise in shootings echoes across Detroit: Some residents stunned, others aren’t worried. (Feb. 3, 2004). Detroit Free Press, pp. 1B, 4B (reported by Shawn Windsor and Ben Schmitt).
Economic hardship can make anybody a “panhandler.” (July 25-31, 2004). Michigan Citizen, p. A5 (reported by Rayfield A. Walker).
The psychology of homelessness. (September 7, 2004). Gazeta Wyborcza Opole [Informed Choice Gazette, Opole regional news section], p. 3.
Homelessness from the American perspective. (September 7, 2004). Nowa Trybuna Opolska [Opole New Tribune], pp. 1-2 (reported by Johanna Jakubowska).
Homelessness in Poland, Europe, and America. (September 9, 2004). Radio Opole [local affilate for national public radio].
Homelessness is national problem, especially for foster-care children. (Fall, 2004). CLAS Notes: A Publication of the Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, p. 7.
Researching the homeless. (January/February, 2005). Psychotherapy Networker, pp. 23-24 (reported by Erin Drummond).
An American in the psychology department. (January 31, 2005). Nowa Trybuna Opolska [Opole New Tribune], p. 5 (reported by Katarzyna Kownacka).
University news: Good news for new applicants: Psychology is saved. (February 15, 2005). Gazeta Wyborcza Opole [Informed Choice Gazette, Opole regional news section of national paper], p. 1 (reported by Beata Labutin).
Perfect stranger transforms a life: Starting with $2, will to help, he gets homeless man on feet. (Nov. 26, 2006). Detroit Free Press, p. 1B (reported by Christy Arboscello).
Offering help for former foster care youths. (January 27, 2007). New York Times (reported by Erik Eckholm).
Grown up and out: What’s after foster care? (April 1, 2007). Ann Arbor News (reported by Liz Cobbs).
Macomb Township: Kulka to get psych care. (October 25, 2007). Detroit Free Press (reported by Amber Hunt).
Holiday practices and psychological issues: Poland vs. USA. (January 2, 2008). Radio Opole [local affiliate for national public radio] (reported by Beata Smierciak).
Homelessness in Poland, the US, and other nations. (January 24, 2008). Radio Opole [local affiliate for national public radio] (reported by Danuta Starzec).
Homelessness and youth aging out of foster care. (January 31, 2008). Radio Opole [local affiliate for national public radio] (reported by Danuta Starzec).
The war on poverty renewed: New solutions sought as homeless ranks grow. (November 13, 2008). Detroit News (reported by Gregg Krupa).
Rising homelessness expected during recession. (November 18, 2008). WJR New/Talk Radio (AM 760; interviewed by Mitch Albom).
After foster care: Kids who age out of system have it tough (November 30, 2008). Detroit Free Press, p. 13G (reported by Robin Erb).
Group combs city daily offering help and hope: Mission is to curb chronic homelessness (December 26, 2008). Detroit Free Press, pp. 1A, 8A (reported by Megha Satyanarayana).
The issue of foster care (February 27, 2009). WGPR Radio (FM 107.5; interviewed by Paul Bridgewater for the Senior Solution Show).
Aging out (April, 2009). New Science (an annual publication on science being conducted at Wayne State University). Volume 17 (reported by Sarah James).
Understanding national differences in rates of homelessness. (June 4, 2009). Plus Radio, Opole [local affiliate for national radio network] (reported by Danuta Starzec).
Family as a preventive factor in homelessness. (June 5, 2009). Plus Radio, Opole [local affiliate for national radio network] (reported by Danuta Starzec).
Thousands mob Detroit center in hopes of free cash. (October 7, 2009). Associated Press (this AP story, reported by Corey Williams, was used for stories by many other newspapers, including the Austin American Statesman, Baltimore Sun, Boston Globe, Orlando Sentinel, Seattle Post Intelligencer, San Jose Mercury News, and Washington Post).
Psychology’s contribution to ending homelessness: President’s Column of James. H. Bray. (October, 2009). Monitor on Psychology, 40(9), p. 5.
More than shelter: Psychologists look at what it takes to get mentally ill homeless people into more stable environments. (December, 2009). Monitor on Psychology, 40(11), pp. 1, 58 (reported by Michael Price).
APA’s focus on homelessness. (December, 2009). Monitor on Psychology, 40(11), p. 60 (reported by Michael Price).
Expert Q&A with Paul Toro, PhD. (February 25, 2010). Quarterly Research Newsletter, Homelessness Research Institute, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington, DC [topics included estimating the prevalence of youth homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, and homelessness in Detroit and Michigan].
Too old for foster care, needy youths struggle: Lack of state, federal funds leave holes in safety net. (July 21, 2010). Detroit News, p. 1 (reported by Catherine Jun).
Aging out of foster care. (July 21, 2010). Detroit News Video (produced by Ankur Dholakia). Available online at .
Changing lives of homeless people (November 28, 2010). Detroit Free Press, p. 8A (reported by Bill Laitner).
Shelters try 'housing first' protocol to help homeless people (December 29, 2010). Detroit Free Press (reported by Bill Laitner).
The changing face of homelessness. (January 5, 2011). New Sky Radio (online broadcast affiliated with CBS Radio, HD 104.3), interviewed by Rhonda Powell for the “Where Transitions Begin” show.
Do you ignore homeless people? (January 29, 2013). AlterNet (online news organization; reported by Alyssa Figueroa). Available at ?
The experience of homelessness. (March 14, 2014). Radio talk show (with audience call-in), “Inside Detroit with Mildred Gaddis,” WCHB AM 1200/99.9 FM.
Streamlining homelessness: Single point of entry. (November 1, 2014). Lafayette (Indiana) Journal and Courier (reported by Mikel Livingston).
Toro, P.A. (November 5, 2014). Research on homelessness and the development of assessment tools. In “Expert Convening” on Assessment Tools for Allocating Homelessness Assistance: State of the Evidence. US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
City plans to relocate homeless people from a Detroit tent city during the current winter freeze. (Jan. 8, 2015). Radio talk show (with audience call-in), “Detroit Speaks with Cliff Russell,” WCHB AM 1200/99.9 FM.
Dallas LIFE director hopes to sell accountability program to shelters nationwide. (March 19, 2015). Dallas Morning News (reported by Michael Marks). Available at .
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you give money to the homeless. . . (May 18, 2015). Playboy Online (reported by Amy Shouse). Available at .
Toro, P.A. (May 20, 2015). A “what works” approach for youth transitioning out of foster care (panelist/discussant). Congressional Briefing, US House of Representatives, Rayburn Bldg., Washington, DC.
We have allowed ourselves to become blind to the crisis of homelessness. (June 4, 2015). The Guardian (London, UK; reported by Lauren Sandler). Available at: .
Tracking the homeless in metro Detroit: Volunteers fan out to take census of those who won’t come in from the cold (January 29, 2016). Detroit Free Press, pp. 4A, 9A (reported by Bill Laitner).
San Francisco 'Tech Bro' Shows the Lack of Empathy Toward the Homeless. (February 18, 2016). ATTN: (a news website; reported by Thor Benson).
Homelessness in college students is an issue, finds recent Wayne State study (June 2, 2016). Houston Chronicle (this article was also printed in the Midland Daily News on June 3, 2016).
School of hard knocks: For some college students, homelessness part of getting education (June 6, 2016). Detroit Free Press, pp. 1A, 9A (reported by Bill Laitner).
Wayne State helps struggling students achieve dream (June 6, 2016). Detroit Free Press, p. 9A (reported by Bill Laitner).
WSU gets grant to study, help homeless college students (August 14, 2016). Detroit Free Press, (reported by Bill Laitner).
Tipping point: Research reveals growing number of homeless college students; HIGH program helps (Fall, 2016). Wayne State: The Magazine, pp. 23-29 (reported by Peggy O’Connor).
Dispelling some myths about homelessness. (December 9, 2016). Radio talk show, “Inside Detroit with Mildred Gaddis,” WCHB AM 1200/99.9 FM.
The homeless student: New research shows how pervasive a problem it is (April 9, 2017). New York Times, Education Life, pp. 12-13 (reported by Elizabeth A. Harris).
Homeless college students a growing concern on campuses (June 25, 2017). Associated Press (reported by Chris Ehrmann). This article was carried in a wide range of news outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Herald Whig (Quincy, IL), Albany Democrat Herald (OR), York Dispatch (PA), WRAL TV (Raleigh, NC), WFLX TV (W. Palm Beach, FL), and the Courier (Houston, TX).
Busting 3 common myths about homelessness. (July 5, 2018). The Conversation, online news media, see (action editor: Aviva Rutkin). [This online article has been reprinted in many other news outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Punxsutawney Spirit, Connecticut Post, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and Houston Chronicle. Across all outlets, it has had over 8,500 documented reads to date.]
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Fellow since 1998 (Member 1983-1997,
Student Member 1978-1983)
Division 27: Society for Community Research and Action
Division 9: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Division 52: International Psychology
American Public Health Association (Member since 1993)
Section on Mental Health
Caucus on Homelessness
Midwestern Psychological Association (Member since 1983)
Editorial Experience
2017-present Reviewer, Violence and Victims
2017-present Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
2015-present Reviewer, Journal of Community Practice.
2015-present Reviewer, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (published by the American Psychological Association; member of the Editorial Board 2011-2015).
2013-present Reviewer, Training and Education in Professional Psychology.
2013-present Reviewer, American Journal of Public Health
2012-present Member of Editorial Board, Polish Journal of Applied Psychology (reviewer 2011-2012)
2012-present Reviewer, Journal of Applied Gerontology
2011-present Reviewer, Social Services Review
2011-present Reviewer, Journal of Current Chinese Affairs
2011-present Reviewer, Journal of Social Policy
2010-present Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review
2009-present Reviewer, Citiscape (journal published by the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development)
2009-present Reviewer, American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
2006-present Reviewer, Journal of Urban Affairs
2006-present Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Urban Research
2006-present Biennial Conference of the European Community Psychology Association
2006-present Reviewer, Child Maltreatment
2004-present Member of Editorial Board, American Journal of Community Psychology (Student Editor 1981-1983; Reviewer 1984-1989; Member of Editorial Board 1989-1992; Reviewer 1992-2004; official journal of the Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 (Community Psychology) of the American Psychological Association).
2003-present Reviewer, Social Indicators Research
2002-present Reviewer, Mental Health Services Research
2002-present Reviewer, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
2001-present Reviewer, Journal of Primary Prevention
2001-present Reviewer, Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy (ASAP; published by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, SPSSI)
1999-present Reviewer, Health Psychology
1998-present Reviewer, Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology
1998-present Reviewer, Journal of Community Psychology
1997-present Reviewer, Family Relations
1995-present Reviewer, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
1994-present Reviewer, Psychological Reports
1993-present Reviewer, Journal of Studies on Alcohol
1987-present Reviewer, Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association)
1986-present Reviewer, Contemporary Psychology
1986-present Reviewer, Evaluation and Program Planning
1981-present Reviewer, Division 27 Program for Annual Conventions, American Psychological Association
2007-2009 Co-Editor, Special Issue on “Transitions in a transient population: Informing prevention and intervention among the homeless” (with Jordan Braciszewski, Debra Jozefowicz-Simbeni, & Patrick Fowler). Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 37(2).
2004-2008 Co-Editor of Special Issue on “The history of community psychology after 40 years” (with Patrick Fowler). Journal of Community Psychology, 36 (3).
2001-2007 Issue Editor, International Perspectives on Homelessness in Developed Nations, Journal of Social Issues, 63 (3).
2001-2003 Editor, The Community Psychologist (official publication of APA Division 27, the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA); ex-officio member of SCRA Executive Committee during these years)
1997-1999 Guest Editor, Special Issue on Homelessness, Journal of Community Psychology
1992-1993 Co-Editor, Special Issue on Homelessness, Community Psychologist, 26 (2)
1986-1992 Reviewer, Program for Annual Meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association
1990-1991 Co-Editor, Section on Homelessness, Psychology and Public Policy, Special Issue on Homelessness, American Psychologist, 46 (11)
1985-1990 Reviewer, Division 9 Program for Annual Conventions, American Psychological Association
1990 Editor, Special Issue on International Community Psychology, Community Psychologist, 24 (1)
1980-1981 Student Editor, Behavior Therapy
Professional Service and Honors
2006-present Member, Research Council, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington, DC.
2003-present Member, Fellowship Committee, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association).
2002-present Reviewer of grant proposals, William T. Grant Foundation.
2001-present Consultant, Program of research on the homeless and beggars in Belgium, Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l'Education, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
2000-present Member, Detroit Project Review Committee for grant proposals on housing and service programs for the homeless for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2020 External evaluator for tenure review of faculty member, DePaul University.
2020 External evaluator for tenure review of faculty member, University of Haifa, Israel.
2009-2012 Member, Presidential Task Force on Psychology’s Contribution to End Homelessness, American Psychological Association.
2000-2004 Member, Detroit area Objective Review Panel for grant proposals seeking funds from the federal Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.
1997-present Reviewer of grant proposals, Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Mental Health Foundation.
1993-present Wayne State University representative, Directors of Graduate Programs in Community Research and Action.
1988-present Member, International Committee, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association).
1986-present Member, Speaker's Bureau, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Division 9 of the American Psychological Association).
2008-2011 External evaluator for tenure review of 2 faculty members, University of South Carolina.
2008 External evaluator for review of faculty member for promotion to full professor, Ohio State University.
2006 Member, Organizing Committee, Sixth European Conference on Community Psychology: Social Change in Solidarity, Opole, Poland.
2002-2005 President, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association; an internationally-elected position serving on the Society’s Executive Committee for three years and chairing it in the second year, 2003-04).
2003 External evaluator for tenure review of faculty member, Portland State University.
1998-2001 Regional Network Coordinator (internationally elected position with full voting membership on the Executive Committee), Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association).
2000 External evaluator for review of faculty member for promotion to full professor, Fairfield University, Connecticut..
1997-1998 Chair, Nominations and Elections Committee, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association; Committee Member since 1986).
1991-1998 Division 27 Liaison, Committee on International Relations in Psychology (CIRP) and Office of International Affairs, American Psychological Association.
1998 Member, Community Prevention and Control Review Panel, National Institutes of Health.
1997 Alumni Association Faculty Service Award, Wayne State University (given each year to one faculty member at WSU who has made significant contributions to the Detroit community; carried a prize of $500).
1997 Conference Evaluator, Sixth Biennial Conference on Community Research & Action, Columbia, SC.
1994-1995 Career Development Chair Award, Wayne State University (given each year to a handful of the most promising recently tenured faculty at WSU; carried a total prize of $18,500).
1989-1995 Co-Chair, International Committee, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association).
1988-1994 Consultant, Bureau of Survey & Evaluation Research, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany, NY.
1987-1992 Member, Speaker's Bureau, Mental Health Association of Erie County.
1991 Member, Review Panel on Mental Health Research on Homeless Persons, Minority Technical Assistance Program, National Institute of Mental Health.
1991 Consultant, A National Evaluation of the Homeless Demonstration Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Charles River Associates, Boston, MA.
1991 Consultant, Proposal for a continued National Evaluation of the Job Training for the Homeless Demonstration Program (JTHDP) of the U.S. Department of Labor, R.O.W. Sciences and Policy Research Associates, Washington, DC.
1990 Member, Special Review Committee (Research Demonstration Projects for Homeless Persons), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and National Institute on Drug Abuse.
1989 Consultant to Organizing Committee, Sixth Annual Northeast Community Psychology Conference, College Park, MD (took place in 11/89).
1988-1989 Lilly Endowment Teaching Fellowship.
1986-1989 Northeast Regional Coordinator, Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27, Community Psychology, of the American Psychological Association).
1984 Member, Organizing Committee, Mid-Western Ecological/Community Psychology Conference, University of Illinois.
Areas of Teaching Interest (G=Graduate, U=Undergraduate)
Community Psychology (G/U)
Research Methods (U)
Program Evaluation and Applied Research Methodology (G)
Applied Multivariate Statistics (G)
Homelessness and Psychology (G/U)
Abnormal Psychology (U)
Clinical Psychology (U)
Child, Parent, Family, and Marital Interventions (G/U)
Social Support and Nonprofessional Helping (G)
Mental Health Services and Policy (G)
Teaching Experience (G=Graduate, U=Undergraduate)
9/15-present Statistical Methods in Psychology (U).
9/04-present Poverty, Politics, Society, and You (U; special seminar for freshmen only).
1/97-present The University and Its Libraries (U; for incoming freshmen).
9/96-present Practicum in Therapeutic Interventions (G).
1/96-present Theories and Methods of Evaluation in Psychology (G).
8/95-present Community Psychology (G).
5/94-present Abnormal Psychology (U).
1/93-present Therapeutic Interventions: Child, Parent, Couples, Family, and Community Modalities (G).
1/92-present Research Seminar: Clinical Psychology (G).
9/88-present Research Methods in Psychology (U).
1/85-present Community Psychology (U).
9/81-present Directed Study in Psychology: Clinical/Community Research (G/U).
9/87-5/90 Practicum in Program Evaluation (G).
9/86-6/92 Practicum in Family and Marital Therapy (G).
8/85-12/85 Clinical Psychology (U).
1/82-5/82 Seminar in Community Mental Health (U).
9/80-5/82 Seminar-Practicum in Preventive School-Based Programs (U).
Research Supervision, Wayne State University
Doctoral Dissertations: 37 Complete ( 18 chair)
5 In progress ( 5 chair)
Master's Theses: 27 Complete (20 chair)
2 In progress ( 2 chair)
Undergraduate Honors Theses,
Additional Graduate Projects, 36 Complete (36 chair)
and Other Student Research: 11 In progress (11 chair)
Graduate School Examiner for
Doctoral Qualifying Committee: 3 Complete
In addition, over the past 12 years, I have supervised the therapy and/or assessment cases of over 70 different graduate students in our APA-approved program in clinical psychology.
Departmental and Other Service, Wayne State University
9/20-8/22 Member, Salary and Personnel Committee, and Tenure and Promotion Committee, Department of Psychology (also served for 5 years earlier, 9/07-8/11, 2 years 9/16-8/18).
5/01-present Representative from the Department of Psychology on the College of Science Outreach Committee (to enhance recruitment of undergraduates to Wayne State University).
5/00-present Faculty Mentor, WSU-NIH Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program (to encourage minority undergraduates to pursue a research career in the sciences; to date, 1 students supervised over 1-2 years).
6/98-present Faculty Mentor, Research Apprenticeship Program (Detroit city high school students intern for 2 months over the summer, working about 30 hours per week on research; to date, 5 students supervised).
5/97-present Faculty Mentor Participant, Martin Luther King, Jr.-Cesar Chavez-Rosa Parks College Day Program.
1/95-present Faculty Mentor, WSU-NIMH Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Training Program (to encourage minority undergraduates to pursue a research career in mental health related sciences; to date, 2 students supervised, each over 1-2 years)
10/95-present Member, Student Due Process Faculty Panel, College of Science.
1993-present Wayne State University representative, Council of Program Directors in Community Research and Action.
5/92-present Director, Research Group on Homelessness and Poverty, Department of Psychology.
9/18-8/20 Member, Merit and Salary Committee, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
9/15-12/15 Coordinator, External Funding Working Group, Department of Psychology.
3/17 Student Award Review Committee, Clinical Area, Department of Psychology.
1/15-4/15 Coordinator, Clinical Research Seminar, Department of Psychology.
9/06-8/12 Member, Research Advisory Committee, Office of the Provost.
8/11-12/11 Coordinator, Clinical Research Seminar, Department of Psychology.
8/01-9/07 Member, Undergraduate Committee, Department of Psychology.
9/03-9/07 Member, Space Committee, Department of Psychology (also a member of this committee 9/97-8/98).
2/01-9/01 Member, Graduate Committee, Department of Psychology.
11/99-5/01 Member, Search Committee for Dean of the School of Social Work.
3/01-4/01 Member, Faculty Review Panel, 2001-2002 Graduate-Professional Scholarships, Graduate School.
12/99 Participant, Strategic Planning Retreat, College of Science.
1/96-8/99 Faculty Mentor, Liberal Arts and Sciences Doctoral (LASD) program (designed to assist disadvantaged students prepare for and then pursue doctoral studies at Wayne State University; to date, 3 students supervised, each over 2-5 years).
3/98-8/98 Chair, Ad-Hoc Committee on the University's Policy on Common Textbooks/Syllabi (along with 6 other members appointed by the Policy Committee of the Academic Senate following the request of University President Reid).
9/97-8/98 Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Committee, Academic Senate.
9/97-8/98 Member, Space Committee, Department of Psychology.
9/96-8/98 Member, Academic Senate (elected by the faculty of the College of Science).
12/97-5/98 Ad-hoc (non-voting) member, Center and Institute Advisory Committee.
9/94-9/97 Member, Graduate Committee, Department of Psychology.
9/96-8/97 Member, Facilities and Support Services Committee, Academic Senate.
3/93-8/97 Member, Advisory Committee, Michigan Public Health Institute (a colloborative effort between Wayne State University, Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Public Health).
Community Service
2015-present Member, Housing Task Force, Detroit City Council, chaired by Councilwoman Mary Sheffield (also a Member of this Task Force 2002-2007, then chaired by Detroit City Council President Mary Ann Mahaffey).
2/10-present Member, Board of Directors, Homeless Action Network of Detroit, the major advocacy organization for the homeless in the Detroit area, and a key source for the distribution of federal funds assisting the homeless.
4/96-present Consultant, Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, Housing Advisory Committee, Detroit, MI.
2/95-present Consultant, Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Detroit, MI.
1/95-1/08 Consultant, Office of Homelessness Coordination, Department of Human Services, City of Detroit, MI.
9/94-9/95 Consultant, Homeless Program, Michigan Veterans Foundation, Detroit, MI.
5/94-12/98 Consultant, Salvation Army, Eastern Michigan Division.
10/97-10/98 Consultant, Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), Detroit, MI.
2/94-8/98 Consultant, Detroit Homeless Union and Drop-In Center.
1/93-10/96 Member, Beyond McKinney Strategy Group (a Washington-based coalition of advocacy organizations and others concerned about national policy on homelessness).
9/92-9/96 Member, Erie County Commission on the Homeless, Buffalo, NY.
11/90-9/96 Consultant, Housing Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (HOME), Gowanda, NY.
12/92-9/95 Member, Advisory Committee, Omega Project, Inc. (a non-profit agency devoted to developing solutions to homelessness in America), Chicago, IL.
6/94-6/95 Consultant, Haven Community Mission, Detroit, MI.
2/91-4/93 Member, Board of Directors, Demonstration Employment Project - Training and Housing, Inc. (DEPTH), Buffalo, NY.
1/87-8/92 Consultant, Homeless Outreach Program, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.
12/86-8/92 Consultant, Friends of the Night People, Buffalo, NY.
5/87-7/92 Consultant, Family Support Project, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Buffalo, NY.
11/86-7/92 Consultant, Erie County Self-Help Clearinghouse, Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.
10/86-7/92 Mental Health Program and Research Consultant, North Tonawanda School District.
9/88-9/89 Consultant, A consumer-operated program for the homeless mentally ill, Elmwood Social Club, Buffalo, NY.
12/86-9/89 Consultant, City Mission, Buffalo, NY.
4/87-9/87 Consultant, Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Research Institute on Alcoholism, Buffalo, NY.
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