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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Kentucky
2016
Master of Science in Social Work, University Of Kentucky
2000
Bachelor of Arts, University Of Kentucky
1999
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FY26 UK Center on Trauma and Children (CTAC) (Foster Parent)
Sprang, G. (PI) & Whitt-Woosley, A. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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FY 26 CATS Assessment Services (Part IV-B, CL 2: 93.556)
Sprang, G. (PI), Eslinger, J. (CoI), Whitt-Woosley, A. (CoI) & Gusler, S. (Former CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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FY 26 Breaking the Cycle (Scope: 93.658)
Sprang, G. (PI) & Whitt-Woosley, A. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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FY 26 Breaking the Cycle (93.669)
Sprang, G. (PI) & Whitt-Woosley, A. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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FY 26 Adoption Supports KY (ASK) (CL 4)
Sprang, G. (PI) & Whitt-Woosley, A. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Child and adolescent strengths through the course of trauma-focused treatment: Differences based on symptom severity
Eslinger, J., Sprang, G., Gusler, S. & Whitt-Woosley, A., Apr 2026, In: Children and Youth Services Review. 183, 108795.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of Caregiver Factors and Placement Instability in Foster Care from a Trauma-informed Perspective
Whitt-Woosley, A., Sprang, G. & Friedman, M. J., 2025, In: Child Welfare. 103, 1, 156 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Caregiver representations in a high-risk sample: Factor analysis of the Working Model of the Child Interview (WMCI)
Whitt, A., Sprang, G., Gusler, S. & Eslinger, J., May 19 2025, In: Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody and Child Development. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Implementation Strategies in Successful Adoption of Evidence-Based Approaches to Address Traumatic Stress
Sprang, G., Gusler, S., Whitt, A., Eslinger, J. & Hood, C. O., Jun 26 2025, In: Traumatology. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations -
Analysis of implementation drivers of secondary traumatic stress (STS)-informed organizational change and experiences of STS and burnout in child welfare
Whitt-Woosley, A. & Sprang, G., Jul 2023, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 141, p. 106194Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations