Elizabeth Anthony
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Phone: 602-496-1197
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411 N. Central Ave. Suite 800 Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 3920Campus: Dtphx
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Associate Professor Elizabeth K. Anthony is a scholar who studies young people exposed to adversity. Her areas of expertise include thriving among children and adolescents exposed to environmental stressors. Professor Anthony also studies the use of research evidence to inform public school safety and strategies to improve school retention and graduation rates.
Professor Anthony has been quoted in local and national news sources for her work on trauma recovery and school safety.
Professor Anthony's current research explores the many ways adolescents in challenging life situations experience and express joy.
Find out more about free research and teaching resources developed by Professor Anthony and colleagues to promote Child and Youth Well-Being and support Prevention.
Listen to Professor Anthony talk on NPR about strategies to keep young people safe in school.
Listen to Professor Anthony talk on NPR about the use of metal detectors in schools.
Read Professor Anthony's comments in the New York Times about the most recent school shooting by a 6-year-old.
Professor Anthony teaches research and human behavior courses at ASU.
- Post-doctoral Fellowship, University of Callifornia, Berkeley
- Ph.D., University of Denver
- M.S.W., University of Denver
- MA (Counseling Psychology), Santa Clara University
- BA, University of California, Davis
Selected Publications:
Anthony, E. K. (2022). Police response to 5 year old boy who left school was problematic from the start. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/police-response-to-5-year-old-boy-who-left-…;
Anthony, E. K. (2022). Does hardening schools make students safer? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/does-hardening-schools-make-students-safer-…
Anthony, E. K. (2022). Police on school grounds poses potential risks to kids. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/police-presence-on-school-grounds-poses-pot…
Kelly, C., Anthony, E., & Krysik, J. (2019). ‘How am I doing?’ Narratives of social-emotional well-being among youth in out-of-home care. Children and Youth Services Review, 103, 255-263.
Anthony, E. K., Krysik, J. & Kelly, C. (2018). Social-emotional well-being among youth living in congregate care. Children and Youth Services Review. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.12.007
Lateef, H., & Anthony, E. K. (2018). Frameworks for African-centered youth development: A critical comparison of the Nguzo Saba and the Five C’s. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2018.1449690
Menodoza, T., Anthony, E., & Roe-Sepowitz, D. (2018). Underage drinking diversion: Characterizing severity with latent class analysis. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions.
Anthony, E. K. (2018). Risk and resilience. In H. Montgomery (Ed.), Oxford Bibliographies inChildhood Studies. New York: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/OBO/9780199791231-0147 (original publication 2014).
LeCroy, C. W., & Anthony, E. K. (2018). Youth at risk. Oxford Bibliographies in Social Work. New York: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/OBO/9780195389678-0112 (original publication 2009).
Anthony, E. K., & Booth, J. M. (2017). Measuring well-being among children and adolescents in the public behavioral health system: Clinicians’ perspectives on current practices. Children and Youth Services Review, 76, 84-91. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.02.033
Anthony, E. K., & Nicotera, N. (2017). Neighborhoods. In R. J. R. Levesque (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Adolescence (2nd edition).
Austin, M. J., Anthony, E. K., Tolleson, R. K., & Mathias, J. (2016). Revisiting the relationship between micro and macro social work practice. Families in Society, 97(4), 186-194.
Anthony, E. K., Jenson, J. M., & Howard, M. O. (2016). Policies and programs for adolescent substance abuse. In J. M. Jenson & M. W. Fraser (Eds.), Social policy for children and families: A risk and resilience perspective (3rd edition, pp. 227-255). Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications.
Forrest-Bank, S., Nicotera, N., Anthony, E. K., & Jenson, J. M. (2015). Finding their way: Perceptions of risk, resilience, and positive youth development among adolescents and young adults from public housing neighborhoods. Children and Youth Services Review, 55, 147-158.
Booth, J. M., & Anthony, E. K. (2015). Examining the interaction of daily hassles across ecological domains on substance use and delinquency among low-income adolescents of color. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 25(8), 810-821.
Williams, L. R., & Anthony, E. K. (2015). A model of positive family and peer relationships in adolescence. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(3), 658-667. doi:10.1007/s10826-013-9876-1
Booth, J. M., & Anthony, E. K. (2014). The differential relationship between parental worry and adolescent outcomes by linguistic preference among low-income Mexican American families. Journal of Child and Family Studies. doi: 10.1007/s10826-014-9931-6
Anthony, E. K., Williams, L. R., & LeCroy, C. W. (2014). Trends in adolescent development impacting practice: How can we catch up? Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 24, 487-498. doi: 10.1080/10911359.2013.849220
Forrest-Bank, S., Nicotera, N., Anthony, E. K., Gonzales, B., & Jenson, J. M. (2014). Risk, protection, and resilience among youth residing in public housing neighborhoods. Child and Adolescent Social Work, 31(4), 295-314. doi: 10.1007/s10560-013-0325-1
LeCroy, C. W., & Anthony, E. K. (Eds.) (2014). Case studies in child, adolescent, and family treatment (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Wiley.
Nicotera, N., Williams, L. R., & Anthony, E. K. (2013). The ecology of youth collective socialization. Social Work Research, 37(3), 227-236. doi:10.1093/swr/svt022
Anthony, E. K., & Robbins, D. (2013). A latent class analysis of resilient development among early adolescents living in public housing. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(1), 82-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.10.012
Hickle, K. E., & Anthony, E. K. (2013). Transactional stress and anxiety control beliefs among low-income early adolescents. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(2), 353-357. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.11.010
Jenson, J. M., Alter, C. A., Nicotera, N., Anthony, E. K., & Forrest-Bank, S. (2012). Risk, resilience, and positive youth development: Developing effective community programs for at-risk youth. Lessons from the Denver Bridge Project. New York: Oxford University Press.
Berrick, J. D., Cohen, E., & Anthony, E. (2011). Partnering with parents: Promising approaches to improve reunification outcomes for children in foster care. Journal of Family Strengths, 11(1), 1-13. http://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/jfs/vol11/iss1/14
Anthony, E. K., King, B., & Austin, M. J. (2011). Reducing child poverty by promoting child well-being: Identifying best practices in a time of great need. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(10), 1999-2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2011.05.029
Berrick, J. D., Young, E. W., Cohen, E., & Anthony, E. (2011). ‘I am the face of success’: Peer mentors in child welfare. Child & Family Social Work, 16(2), 179-191. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2206.2010.00730.x
Taylor, S. A., & Anthony, E. K. (2011). Infusing early intervention for substance use into community mental health services for transitioning youth. Social Work in Mental Health, 9(3), 163-180. doi:10.1080/15332985.2010.540509
Anthony, E. K., Taylor S. A., & Raffo, Z. (2011). Early intervention for substance abuse among youth and young adults with mental health conditions: An exploration of community mental health practices. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 38(3), 131-141. doi:10.1007/s10488-010-0308-x
Anthony, E. K., Samples, M., de Kervor, D. N., Ituarte, S., Lee, C., & Austin, M. J. (2010). Coming back home: The reintegration of formerly incarcerated youth with service implications. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(10), 1271-1277.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.04.018
Anthony, E. K., & Stone, S. I. (2010). Individual and contextual correlates of adolescent health and well-being. Families in Society, 91(3), 225-233. doi:10.1606/1044-3894.3999
Anthony, E. K., Austin, M. J., & Cormier, D. (2010). Early detection of prenatal substance exposure and the role of child welfare. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(1), 6-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.06.006
Vu, C. M., Anthony, E. K., & Austin, M. J. (2009). Strategies for engaging adults in welfare-to-work activities. Families in Society, 90(4), 359-366. doi:10.1606/1044-3894.3929
Anthony, E. K., Lehning, A. J., Austin, M. J., & Peck, M. D. (2009). Assessing elder mistreatment: Instrument development and implications for Adult Protective Services. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(8), 815-836. doi:10.1080/01634370902918597
Anthony, E. K., Alter, C. F., & Jenson, J. M. (2009). Development of a risk and resilience-based out-of-school time program for children and youths. Social Work, 54(1), 45-55. doi:10.1093/sw/54.1.45
Kimberlin, S. E., Anthony, E. K., & Austin, M. J. (2009). Re-entering foster care: Trends, evidence, and implications. Children and Youth Services Review, 31(4), 471-481. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2008.10.003
Anthony, E. K., & Austin, M. J. (2008). The role of an intermediary organization in promoting research in schools of social work: The case of the Bay Area Social Services Consortium. Social Work Research, 32(4), 287-293. doi:10.1093/swr/32.4.28
Anthony, E. K., & Nicotera, N. (2008). Youth perceptions of neighborhood hassles and resources: A mixed method analysis. Children and Youth Services Review, 30(11), 1246-1255. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2008.03.009
Anthony, E. K. (2008). Cluster profiles of youths living in urban poverty: Factors affecting risk and resilience. Social Work Research, 32(1), 6-17. doi:10.1093/swr/32.1.6
Anthony, E. K., Vu, C. M., & Austin, M. J. (2008). TANF child-only cases: Identifying the characteristics and needs of children living in low-income families. Journal of Children and Poverty, 14(1), 1-20. doi:10.1080/10796120701871231
Lou, C., Anthony, E. K., Stone, S., Vu, C. M., & Austin, M. J. (2008). Assessing child and youth well-being: Implications for child welfare practice. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 5(1-2), 91-133. doi:10.1300/J394v05n01_05 [Also published as a book chapter in M. J. Austin (Ed.), Evidence for child welfare practice (pp. 91-133). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press].
Courses
2025 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 303 | Micro Human Behav Social Envir |
SWU 320 | Research Methods Social Work |
2024 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods Social Work |
SWU 320 | Research Methods Social Work |
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods Social Work |
SWU 320 | Research Methods Social Work |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods Social Work |
SWU 303 | Micro Human Behav Social Envir |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
2022 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
2021 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
SWG 719 | Quantitative Research Methods |
2021 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
SWG 519 | Research Methods/Social Work |
2020 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWU 320 | Research Methods in Social Wk |
SWG 719 | Quantitative Research Methods |
2020 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWG 792 | Research |
SWG 790 | Reading and Conference |
SWG 799 | Dissertation |
SWG 795 | Continuing Registration |
SWG 790 | Reading and Conference |
2019 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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SWG 790 | Reading and Conference |
SWG 792 | Research |
SWG 799 | Dissertation |
SWG 795 | Continuing Registration |
SWG 719 | Quantitative Research Methods |
Dr. Anthony is a fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research and a Member of the Coalition for the Promotion of Behavioral Health. An author of Unleashing the Power of Prevention published by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, Dr. Anthony works with esteemed colleagues from across the country to prepare practitioners for prevention.
Dr. Anthony is particularly passionate about designing and disseminating free training services for those interested in promoting the well-being of children:
1. The Sanford Inspire training modules on Child Well-Being offers training modules on Drug Use, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Trauma for teachers and practitioners
2. The Coalition for the Promotion of Behavioral Health offers Prevention Training Modules for social workers and social work educators.
Locally, Dr. Anthony supports equitable policies and programs for all Arizona youth. Her research and service address the need for increased funding for school social workers, counselors, and psychologists in public schools to address behavioral health concerns.