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Jill Levenson, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.

Department Chair, Human Services
Associate Professor, Human Services
Jill Levenson, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.

Basic Information

Contact Information
Phone: 561-237-7925
Fax: 561-237-7400
Office Location
Assaf Academic Center
Lynn University
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Professional Profile

Jill Levenson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years experience in the human service field. She began her career as a child protection social worker in Baltimore and has worked in a variety of social service agencies over the years. In addition to teaching at Lynn, she maintains a small psychotherapy practice.

Levenson is also a nationally recognized expert in sexual violence and is frequently quoted in the media. She has testified in front of the Florida, Kansas, Vermont and New Mexico Legislatures and has contributed to an Amicus Brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2002 case of CT v. Doe, which addressed the constitutionality of Megan's Law. Levenson is actively engaged in several research projects funded by the National Institute of Justice, and serves on the editorial board of “Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research and Treatment.”

Education
  • B.A., University of Pittsburgh
  • M.S.W., University of Maryland
  • Ph.D., Florida International University
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that my role as a Human Services professor is to help students recognize the inter-relationship between theory, practice, policy and research. As students develop practice skills and enhance their critical thinking abilities, they can thoughtfully evaluate social problems, implement appropriate assessment and intervention protocols, and understand the role that research plays in validating and promoting evidence based practice and the implementation of sound social policies. By providing an interactive and multi-sensory learning environment I inspire passion in my students as they enter the helping professions. My extensive clinical experience helps me to bring concepts alive in the classroom and I have been rewarded by students’ enthusiastic response. By helping students to recognize their strengths as well as areas for continued growth, I strive to model and encourage continued professional development.
Teaching Specialties
  • Human services with an emphasis on assessment, interviewing and case management
  • Social problems, programs, and policies
  • Research methods
Areas of Scholarship and Professional Practice

Scholarship:

  • Sex crime policy analysis: The impact and effectiveness of sex offender registration, notification, residence restrictions, and civil commitment.
  • Sex offender treatment issues

 

Practice:

  • Psychotherapy with victims, survivors, and perpetrators of sexual assault and their families.
  • Individuals with sexual addiction or problematic sexual behaviors.

Curriculum Vitae

LevensonJ200904.pdf — PDF document, 369Kb
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