Juan J. Barthelemy

Dr. Juan J. Barthelemy is an Assistant Professor at University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. Barthelemy has nearly 20 years of practice experience working with at-risk African American youth. His research focuses on strategies communities can take to reduce violent crimes. He is also working on research about how schools can engage youth and prevent future criminal behavior. Barthelemy received his BA in Psychology from Southern University at New Orleans, master’s in Mental Health Adminsitration from University of Northern Iowa, MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, and PhD in Social Work from University of Tennessee, 2005.