Lynn Holley
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UCENT 803 PHOENIX, AZ 85004-3920
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Lynn Holley is an associate professor in the School of Social Work, part of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University.
Holley's research focuses on critical multicultural social work practice with oppressed populations, particularly people experiencing mental distress, communities of color, and LGBTQ+ populations; preparing social work students for critical multicultural practice; and intersectional feminist research.
Holley holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.
Ph.D. University of Washington
MSSW University of Tennesse at Knoxville
Oh, H., Woo, S. Shin, S., Holley, L. C., Shafer, M., & Choi, H. (accepted). Observations and perspectives of peer professionals involved in civil commitment rulings for individuals with mental illnesses in South Korea. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry.
Villagrana, K. M., Ogbonnaya, I. N., Denby, R., Stott, T., Holley, L. C., Carver, A. T., Ferguson, K. M. (2025). Child welfare and/or legal system involved pregnant/parenting youth interventions: A pretest-posttest study. Research on Social Work Practice, 35(8), 942-954. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251316241
Thomas, D., Holley, L. C., & Rider, G. N. (2024). Conceptualizing a healing-centered Positive Youth Development model for LGBTQ+ youth of color living with mental health concerns. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, advance online. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000824
Charles, J. L. K., Holley, L. C., Kondrat, D. C., & Ghosn Naddy, M. C. B. (2024). Mental health disclosure in social work education: Opportunities and discrimination. Journal of Social Work Education, advance online. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2024.2386305
Oh, H., Cho, Y., Bae, J., Holley, L. C., Shafer, M., Kim, K., & Lee, Y. (2024). Impact of statutory revisions to family-petitioned civil commitment in South Korea. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 94, 101982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.101982
Holley, L. C., Kondrat, D. C., & Charles, J. L. K. (2024). Social workers with lived experience of mental health conditions: Perspectives of U.S. social work education leaders. Social Work in Mental Health, advance online. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2024.2334273
Villagrana, K. M., Turnlund-Carver, A., Holley, L. C., Ogbonnaya, I. N., Stott, T., Denby, R., & Ferguson, K. M. (2024). "You have to go hunting for information": Barriers to service utilization among pregnant/parenting young people with experience in foster care. Child & Family Social Work, 29(2), 571-583. http://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.13116
*Holley, L. C., Charles, J. L. K., Kondrat, D. C., & Walter-McCabe, H. A. (2022). Supports and gatekeeping: Experiences of schools of social work with students with mental health conditions. Journal of Social Work Education, 58(1), 76-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2020.1798312
*Awarded the JSWE Best Mixed Methods Article of Volume 58 by the Journal of Social Work Education
Thomas, D., & Holley, L. C. (2022). LGBTQ people of color with mental health conditions: Considering intersectionalities. In M. Dentato (Ed.), Social work practice with the LGBTQ community: The intersection of history, health, mental health, and policy factors (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. Available at https://global.oup.com/academic/product/social-work-practice-with-the-l…
Villagrana, K. M., Turnlund-Carver, A., Holley, L. C., Ogbonnaya, I. M., Stott, T., Denby, R., & Ferguson, K. M. (2022). “They show us that we’re important”: Facilitators of service utilization among expectant and parenting youth with foster care histories. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 39(6). 749–762. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-022-00855-3
Oh, H., Kim, M., Kim, J., Choi, H., Kim, H. S., Holley, L. C., & Kweon, O.-Y. (2022). Lack of continuity of care experienced by people diagnosed with schizophrenia in South Korea. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30, e760-e769. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13446.
Holley, L. C., Oh, H., & Thomas, D. (2019). Mental illness discrimination and support experienced by people who are of color and/or LGB: Considering intersecting identities. Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 89(1), 16-26. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000360
Holley, L. C., & Thomas, D. (2018). LGBTQ people of color with mental health conditions: Considering intersectionalities. In M. Dentato (Ed.), Social work practice with the LGBTQ community: The intersection of history, health, mental health, and policy factors (pp. 430-451). Oxford University Press.
Charles, J. L. K., Holley, L. C., & Kondrat, D. C. (2017). Addressing our own biases: Social work educators’ experiences with students with mental illnesses. Social Work Education, 36, 414-429. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2017.1297393
Watson, A. C., Fulambarker, A., Kondrat, D. C., Holley, L. C., Kranke, D., Wilkins, B. T., & Stromwall, L. K. (2017). Social work faculty and mental illness stigma. Journal of Social Work Education, 53(2), 174-186. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1260506
Holley, L. C., Mendoza, N. S., Del-Colle, M., & Bernard, M. (2016). Heterosexism, racism, and mental illness discrimination: Experiences of people with mental health conditions and their families. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 28, 93-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2016.1155520
Holley, L. C., Tavassoli, K. Y., & Stromwall, L. K. (2016). Mental illness discrimination in mental health treatment programs: Intersections of race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Community Mental Health Journal, 52, 311-322. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-016-9990-9
Holley, L., C., Stromwall, L. K., & Tavassoli, K. (2015). Teaching note—Oppression of people with mental illnesses: Incorporating content into multiple-issue diversity courses. Journal of Social Work Education, 51, 398-406. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2015.1012940
Holley, L. C., Stromwall, L. K., & Bashor, K. E. (2012). Reconceptualizing stigma: Toward a critical anti-oppression paradigm. Stigma Research and Action, 2, 51-61. https://osf.io/ebgfa/
Stromwall, L. K., Holley, L. C., & Kondrat, D. (2012). Peer employees' and clinicians' perceptions of public mental illness stigma and discrimination. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35, 406-408. doi: 10.1037/h0094502
Risley-Curtiss, C., Holley, L. C., & Kodiene, S. (2011). "They're there for you": Men’s relationships with companion animals. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 92, 412-418. doi: 10.1606/1044-3894.4152
Stromwall, L. K., Holley, L. C. & Bashor, K. E. (2011). Stigma in the mental health workplace: Perspectives of peer employees and clinicians. Community Mental Health Journal, 47, 472-481. doi: 10.1007/s10597-010-9349-6.
Holley, L. C., Moya Salas, L., Marsiglia, F. F., Yabiku, S. T., Fitzharris, B., & Jackson, K. F. (2009). Youth of Mexican descent of the Southwest: Exploring differences in ethnic labels. Children & Schools, 31, 15-26.
Holley, L. C., Larson, N. C., Adelman, M., & Treviño, J. (2008). Attitudes among university undergraduates toward LGB and five ethnic/racial groups. Journal of LGBT Youth, 5(1), 77-99.
Stromwall, L. K., Larson, N. C., Nieri, T., Holley, L. C., Topping, D., Castillo, J., & Ashford, J. B. (2008). Parents with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse conditions involved in child protection services: Clinical profile and treatment needs. Child Welfare, 87(3), 96-113.
Holley, L. C., Risley-Curtiss, C., Stott, T., Jackson, D. R., & Nelson, R. (2007). “It’s not scary”: Empowering women MSW students to become researchers. Affilia, 22, 99-115.
Holley, L. C., Kulis, S., Marsiglia, F., & Keith, V. (2006). Ethnicity vs. ethnic identity: What predicts substance use norms and behaviors? Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 6(3), 53-79.
Holley, L. C., Risley-Curtiss, C., Stott, T., Finch, D., & Nelson, R. (2006). Learning in conversation: Students’ perspectives on a cross-ethnic interview research project. Arete, 30(2), 1-20.
Holley, L. C., & Van Vleet, R. K. (2006). Racism and classism in the youth justice system: Perspectives of youth and staff. Journal of Poverty, 10(1), 45-67.
Risley-Curtiss, C., Holley, L. C., Cruickshank, T., Porcelli, J., Rhoads, C., Bacchus, D. N. A., Nyakoe, S., & Murphy, S. B. (2006). “She was family”: Women of color and animal-human connections. Affilia, 21(4), 433-447.
Risley-Curtiss, C., Holley, L. C., & Wolf, S. (2006). The animal-human bond and ethnic diversity. Social Work, 51(3), 257-268.
Steiner, S., Holley, L. C., Gerdes, K., & Campbell, H. E. (2006). Evaluating teaching: Listening to students while acknowledging bias. Journal of Social Work Education, 42(2), 355-376.
Holley, L. C., & Segal, E. (2005). Incorporating LGBTQ content into foundation social work courses: Addressing students’ perceived gaps. Aretê, 28(2), 26-38.
Holley, L. C., & Steiner, S. (2005). Safe space: Students’ perspectives of classroom environments. Journal of Social Work Education, 41(1), 49-64.
Holley, L. C., & Young, D. S. (2005). Career decisions and experiences of social work faculty: A gender comparison. Journal of Social Work Education, 41(2), 297-313.
Napoli, M., Krech, P. R., & Holley, L. C. (2005). Mindfulness training for elementary school students: The Attention Academy. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 21(1), 99-126.
Young, D. S., & Holley, L. C. (2005). Combining caregiving and career: Experiences of social work faculty. Affilia, 20(2), 136-152.
Bacchus, D. N. A., & Holley, L. C. (2004). Spirituality as a coping resource: The experiences of professional Black women. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 13(4), 65-84.
Segal, E. A. & Holley, L. C. (2004). Working with diverse populations. Chapter 5 in E. A. Segal, K. E. Gerdes, & S. Steiner, Social work and social welfare in the new century (pp. 119-143). F. E. Peacock.
Holley, L. C. (2003). The influence of ethnic awareness on ethnic agencies. Administration in Social Work, 27(3), 47-63.
Holley, L. C. (2003). Emerging ethnic agencies: Building capacity to build community. The Journal of Community Practice, 11(4), 39-57.
Nagda, B., Spearmon, M., Holley, L. C., Harding, S., Balassone, M. L., Moise-Swanson, D., & DeMello, S. (1999). Intergroup dialogues: An innovative approach to teaching about diversity and justice in social work programs. Journal of Social Work Education, 35(3), 433-449.
Courses
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWG 558 | Intro Behavioral Hlth Services |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWU 302 | Human Biology for Soc Workers |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 458 | Behavioral Health Services |
| SWG 558 | Intro Behavioral Hlth Services |
| SWU 306 | Ethics in Social Services |