Dr. Johny Augustine
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Dr. Augustine is a Professor of Social Work at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. . He was awarded his Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work on the effects of individual, family, and community factors on adult resilience from University of Denver, USA. |
His research interest includes social work services for individuals, families, and communities affected by a disaster. His recent research includes a study that investigated the increasing role of personal resources, family strengths, and social capital in promoting post-traumatic growth of survivors of a major disaster. Dr. Augustine has worked in a variety of clinical settings with the mentally ill, including inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, and community mental health centers. He received St. Ambrose University CHHS grant for Voter Engagement in Quad-City Community in November 2020. He received CSWE Grant for Refugee Multimedia Portfolio Project (collaborative project between Council on Global Social issues and Commission on Global Social Work Education) in December 2018.