Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2013 Minor in research, evaluation, measurement, and statistics. Dissertation: “Personal and Environmental Protective Factors Contributing to the Resilience of Latino Adolescents Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: Findings from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being II.” Committee: Dr. Dennis Saleebey, Dr. Michelle Johnson-Motoyama, Dr. Edward Canda, Dr. Wei Wu, Co-Chairs: Dr. Tom McDonald and Dr. Charlie Rapp
Master of Social Work University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2006
Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Psychology University of Kansas, School of Psychology — 2018 Completed doctoral qualifying paper on causal effects in randomized controlled trials.
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Universidad Católica Boliviana, La Paz, Bolivia — 2004
Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology and Higher Education UNESCO–Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, Bolivia — 2002
Licenciatura in Psychology, with Honors Universidad Católica Boliviana — 1998 Focus in humanistic-existential psychology. Thesis addressed prevention of child sexual abuse.
Academic & Professional Portfolio
Full Professor Indiana University, School of Social Work — 2024 – Present
Associate Professor Indiana University, School of Social Work — 2018 – 2024
Research Project Director/Principal Investigator University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2017 – 2018
Senior Research Assistant/Co-Principal Investigator University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2013 – 2017
Graduate Research Assistant University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2006 – 2013
Assistant Professor Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”, Psychology Department — 1999 – 2004
Instructor/Clinical Supervisor Instituto Boliviano de Terapia Familiar — 1999 – 2004
Instructor Centro Boliviano Americano, Teacher’s Academy — 1999 – 2000
Teacher Centro Boliviano Americano, ELL Program — 1992 – 1998
Research and Funding Impact External funding totaling $9.4 million ($12.2 million total) — 2013 – Present Secured 15 grants. Produced 36 refereed publications. Generated 768 citations across 40+ countries. Delivered 157 presentations, including two at the White House.
Teaching and Mentoring Impact Indiana University and international institutions — 1999 – Present Taught 1,010 students across degree levels. Mentored 34 theses and dissertations. Supported approximately 300 students at IU.
Practice Impact Community and state partnerships — 2013 – Present Developed culturally responsive practice models. Designed Indiana Family Resource Center model. Evaluated multiple evidence-based interventions and prevention programs.
Policy Impact State and national collaborations — 2013 – Present Partnered with over 400 stakeholders. Informed policies increasing prevention funding. Contributed to child fatality review and SUID identification policy improvements.
Community Impact Indiana and national initiatives — 2021 – Present Established four Family Resource Centers. Supported over 38,000 visits and 72,000 services. Expanded model to additional counties and programs.
National Service Professional organizations and research networks — 2013 – Present Serves on national committees and research councils. Provides technical assistance. Reviews journals, conferences, and grant applications.
Innovator in the Field Recognition Clayton Christensen Institute — 2024
TRIP Scholar of the Month IUPUI Center for Translating Research Into Practice — October 2023
U.S. Children’s Bureau Champion Award Strengthening Indiana Families, nominated by Firefly Children and Family Alliance — 2022
Trustees’ Teaching Award Indiana University — 2022
Outstanding Woman Leader Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Office for Women — 2021
International Student Member Award Phi Beta Delta Honor Society, University of Kansas — 2013
Liane V. Davis Scholarship University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2012
Fulbright Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Award U.S. Department of State — 2011
Woman of Distinction University of Kansas, Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center — 2011
Clark Coan International Student Leadership Award University of Kansas — 2008
Outstanding International Woman Student of the Year University of Kansas, Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center — 2006
Goodwin Garfield Award for Theory-Practice Integration University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2006
Fulbright Scholarship U.S. Department of State — 2004
Teaching Excellence Award Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo” — 2002
Representative for Latin-American Psychotherapy Federation Signature Bolivian Department of Health — 2000
Assistance, Collaboration, Inclusion, Nurturing, Guidance for Latine Families (ACING) Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute — $5,000 — Co-Principal Investigator/Mentor — 2025
Healthy Minds, Happy Families / Mente Sana, Familia Feliz IU Foundation, Humana Foundation — $28,500 — Co-Investigator — 2025 – 2026
Understanding Latina Experiences with Victimization, Intersectionality, and Discrimination (LAT-VIDA) National Institute of Justice — $52,929 — Principal Evaluator — 2024 – 2025
Enhanced Mentoring Program with Opportunities for Ways to Excel in Research (EMPOWER) IUPUI Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research — $2,000 — Principal Investigator/Mentor — 2024
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Health Resources and Services Administration — $2,500 — Consultant — 2022 – 2027
Child Safety Forward: Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Injuries (Extension) U.S. Department of Justice — $65,548 — Principal Evaluator — 2022 – 2023
Strengthening Indiana Families (Supplemental) Children’s Bureau, U.S. Administration for Children and Families — $103,000 — Principal Investigator/Project Director — 2021 – 2022
Online Paraprofessional Training (OPT-IN) Health Resources and Services Administration — $1,500 — Consultant — 2021 – 2023
Facilitators and Barriers to Student Belonging and Success Indiana University School of Social Work — $1,500 — Principal Investigator — 2021 – 2023
Child Safety Forward: Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Injuries U.S. Department of Justice — $222,306 — Principal Evaluator — 2020 – 2022
Marion County Family Recovery Court Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — $180,124 — Principal Evaluator — 2020 – 2022
Strengthening Indiana Families Children’s Bureau, U.S. Administration for Children and Families — $2,740,000 — Principal Investigator/Project Director — 2019 – 2024
Enhanced Mentoring Program with Opportunities for Ways to Excel in Research (EMPOWER) IUPUI Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research — $10,000 — Principal Investigator — 2019
Kansas Serves Native American Families Children’s Bureau, U.S. Administration for Children and Families — $2,900,000 — Project Director — 2017 – 2022
Families Talking Together Health Forward Foundation — $30,000 — Consultant — 2016 – 2017
Kansas Serves Substance Affected Families Children’s Bureau, U.S. Administration for Children and Families — $2,900,000 — Co-Principal Investigator/Lead Evaluator — 2014 – 2019
Youth Creating a Shared Vision of Bolivia’s Future U.S. Department of State — $20,000 — Evaluator — 2011 – 2012
Learning about Tenderness and Good Treatment UNICEF — $5,000 — Program Designer and Developer — 2002 – 2003
Peer-reviewed published articles
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2025). Building supportive third places: The use of arts-based programming in family resource centers to promote resilience and prevent maltreatment. Family Justice Journal.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Weber, M., Medrano, A. S., Flores, Y., Agorde, E. K., Elliot, J. M., Valencia Gonzalez, V., & Restrepo, M. T. (2025). Factors enhancing resilience among youth exposed to macro-level violence in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 26(2), 265–282. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380241309375
Yoon, S., Tomlinson, C. A., Lorenzo Benavides, J., Chang, Y., Stanek, C., Wang, X., Ishiekwene, M., Mariscal, E. S., Duron, J. F., & Howell, K. H. (2025). Resilience and strengths among minoritized racial and ethnic groups of children in the United States exposed to trauma, violence, and maltreatment: A scoping review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 26(2), 220–234. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380241309382
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Elliot, J. M., Commodore-Mensah, M. M., Smith, J. K., & Sabina, C. (2024). Preventing foster care entry at the community, systems, and societal levels: Recommendations from the child-serving workforce. Children and Youth Services Review, 163, 107811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107811
McCarthy, K. M., Mariscal, E. S., Wahler, E. A., & Johnson, N. C. (2024). MSW student wellness, training satisfaction, and readiness to address substance misuse. Advances in Social Work, 24(2), 442–454. https://doi.org/10.18060/27149
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Elliot, J. M., Smith, J. K., Ashirifi, G. D., & Commodore-Mensah, M. M. (2023). Community- and systems-level factors that contribute to foster care entry: Multi-system perspectives. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 18(3), 556–579. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2023.2224771
Sabina, C., Cardenas, I., Vasquez, D., Mariscal, E. S., & Cuevas, C. (2023). The longitudinal relationship between social support and victimization among Latino teens. Journal of Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12229
McCarthy, K., Mariscal, E. S., & Wahler, B. (2022). MSW student preparation to address substance use disorders. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 42(1), 45–64. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2021.2003923
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., & Cuevas, C. (2022). Psychological functioning among Latino victims of teen dating violence: The role of relational and collective resources. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260521104409
Hamby, S., & Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Next steps in untangling the web of violence: A research agenda. Child Maltreatment. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595211034472
Sokol, R., Victor, B., Mariscal, E. S., Ryan, J., & Perron, B. (2021). Using administrative data to uncover how often and why supervisory neglect happens: Implications for child maltreatment prevention. Child Abuse & Neglect. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105321
Victor, B. G., Rousson, A. N., Henry, C., Dalvi, H. B., & Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Child protective services guidelines for substantiating exposure to domestic violence as maltreatment and assigning caregiver responsibility: Policy analysis and recommendations. Child Maltreatment, 26(4), 452–463. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595211002639
Mariscal, E. S., Sabina, C., & Cuevas, C. (2021). Interpersonal victimization of Latino youth: A latent class analysis. Journal of Family Violence, 36(1), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-020-00175-z
Mariscal, E. S. (2020). Resilience following exposure to intimate partner violence and other violence: A comparison of Latino and non-Latino youth. Child and Youth Services Review, 113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104975
Parker, A., Johnson-Motoyama, M., Mariscal, E. S., Guilamo-Ramos, V., Fernandez, C., & Reynoso, E. (2020). Novel service delivery approach to address reproductive health disparities within immigrant Latino communities in geographic hot spots: An implementation study. Health & Social Work, 45(3), 155–163. https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlaa014
Carlson, L., Smith, G., Mariscal, E. S., Rapp, C., Holter, M., Ko, E., Kukla, M., & Fukui, S. (2018). The comparative effectiveness of a model of job development versus treatment as usual. Best Practices in Mental Health, 14(2), 21–31.
Johnson-Motoyama, M., Moses, M., Conrad, A., & Mariscal, E. S. (2016). Development, CAPTA Part C referral and services among young children in the U.S. child welfare system: Implications for Latino children. Child Maltreatment, 21(3), 186–197. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077559516630831
Johnson-Motoyama, M., Moses, M., Kann, T. K., Mariscal, E. S., Levy, M., Navarro, C., & Fite, P. J. (2016). Parent, teacher, and school stakeholder perspectives on adolescent pregnancy prevention programming for Latino youth. Journal of Primary Prevention, 37(6), 513–525.
Mariscal, E. S., Akin, B. A., Lieberman, A., & Washington, D. (2015). Exploring the path from foster care to stable and lasting adoption: Perceptions of foster care alumni. Children and Youth Services Review, 55, 111–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.05.017
Akin, B., Mariscal, E. S., Bass, L., Bhattarai, J., McArthur, V., & Bruns, K. (2014). Implementing an evidence-based intervention to reduce long-term foster care: Practitioner perceptions of key challenges and supports. Children and Youth Services Review, 46, 285–293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.09.006
McDonald, T., Mariscal, E. S., Yan, Y., & Brook, J. (2014). Substance use and misuse for youth in foster care: Results from the Communities That Care normative database. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 23(4), 262–268. https://doi.org/10.1080/1067828X.2014.912093
Fukui, S., Starnino, V. R., Mariscal, E. S., Davidson, L. J., Cook, K. S., Rapp, C. A., & Gowdy, E. A. (2011). Effects of wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) on psychiatric symptoms, sense of hope, and recovery. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 34(3), 214–222. https://doi.org/10.2975/34.3.2011.214.222
Starnino, V. R., Mariscal, E. S., Holter, M. C., Davidson, L. J., Cook, K. S., Fukui, S., & Rapp, C. A. (2009). Outcomes of an illness self-management group using wellness recovery action planning. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 34(1), 57–60. https://doi.org/10.2975/34.1.2010.57.60
Mariscal, E. S., & Lebl, B. (2002). Holistic child sexual abuse prevention program. Ajayu Journal – UCB Psychology Department Electronic Journal, 1(1).
Mariscal, E. S. (2000). Child sexual abuse prevention. Science and Culture, 8, 30–45.
Mariscal, E. S. (2000). Qualitative research. Here and Now: Humanistic Psychologist Association Journal, 2(1), 1–8.
Books
Mariscal, E. S., & Benner, K. (2025). G.R.O.W.T.H.: An intentional mentoring program for faculty success. Indiana University School of Social Work.
Francis, A., Pulla, V., Clark, M., Mariscal, E. S., & Ponnuswami, I. (2014). Advancing social work in mental health through strengths based practice. Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Mariscal, E. S., UNICEF, SOS, & Fundación La Paz. (2005). Learning about tenderness and well-being. Fundación La Paz.
Book chapters (refereed)
Mariscal, E. S., Johnson-Motoyama, M., & Dettlaff, A. J. (2022). Social work practice with Latinas/Latinos/Latinx. In L. Rapp-McCall, K. Corcoran, & A. Roberts (Eds.), Social workers’ desk reference (4th ed., pp. 923–932). Oxford University Press.
Dettlaff, A. J., Johnson-Motoyama, M., & Mariscal, E. S. (2016). Latino immigrant and refugee children and families. In A. J. Dettlaff & R. Fong (Eds.), Immigrant and refugee children and families: Culturally responsive practice (pp. 109–152). Columbia University Press.
Mariscal, E. S. (2014). The strengths perspective and the strengths model of case management: Enhancing the recovery of people with psychiatric disabilities. In A. Francis, V. Pulla, M. Clark, E. S. Mariscal, & I. Ponnuswami (Eds.), Advancing social work in mental health through strengths based practice (pp. 118–144). Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Dettlaff, A. J., Johnson-Motoyama, M., & Mariscal, E. S. (2014). Latino children and families. In R. Fong, A. J. Dettlaff, J. James, & C. Rodriguez (Eds.), Addressing racial disproportionality and disparities: Multisystemic approaches (pp. 109–152). Columbia University Press.
Mariscal, E. S. (2012). Resilience and strengths among children exposed to intimate partner violence. In V. Pulla, L. Chenoweth, A. Francis, & S. Bakaj (Eds.), Strengths-based practice in social work and human services (pp. 191–201). Allied Publishers.
Policy briefs and white papers (refereed)
National Partnership for Child Safety. (2024). Safely to their first birthday.
Holmes, C., Levy, M., & Mariscal, E. S. (2018). A health research agenda guided by migrant and seasonal farmworkers and the providers who serve them. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Holmes, C., Mariscal, E. S., & Levy, M. (2018). Serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers: Exploring needed healthcare research and information. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Holmes, C., Mariscal, E. S., & Levy, M. (2018). Engaging migrant and seasonal farmworkers in identifying motivators, facilitators, and barriers to health care: Literature review. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Reports and grant deliverables
Mariscal, E. S. (2025, August). A window between worlds evaluation report. Submitted to the Humana Foundation.
Hernandez-DeCrane, L., Victor, B. G., & Mariscal, E. S. (2025, April). Digital campaign reporting 2025. Strengthening Indiana Families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Victor, B. G., Mariscal, E. S., & Wu, W. (2025, April). Evaluation of family resource centers: Results from an interrupted time series with difference-in-differences analysis. Strengthening Indiana Families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Liang, S., Mariscal, E. S., Ames, J., Parker, V., Commodore-Mensah, M., & Victor, B. G. (2025, April). Parent cafés report. Strengthening Indiana Families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Parker, V., Commodore-Mensah, M., Liang, S., Ames, J., & Mariscal, J. (2025, April). A window between worlds report. Strengthening Indiana Families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Commodore-Mensah, M., Ames, J., Parker, V., Liang, S., & Mariscal, J. (2025, April). Family fun events at SIF family resource centers. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Hernandez-DeCrane, L., Kelly, J., Liang, S., Commodore-Mensah, M., Parker, V. L., Wu, W., Ames, J., Elliot, J., Mariscal, J., & Duncan, T. (2025, April). Strengthening Indiana families final report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Liang, S., Commodore-Mensah, M., Hernandez-DeCrane, L., Parker, V. L., Wu, W., Ames, J., Elliot, J., Mariscal, J., & Duncan, T. (2025, April). Strengthening Indiana families 2019–2024: A five-year journey of prevention, partnership, and transformation. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2025, February). Strengthening Indiana families progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2024, October). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2024, April). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2023, October). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Smith, J. K., Elliot, J. M., Commodore-Mensah, M., Lown, M., Chase, K., Ashby, P., Liang, S., Houston, A., & Martin, G. (2023, July). Child safety forward Indiana final report. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., Elliot, J. M., Smith, J., Chase, K., Victor, B., Liang, S., & Martin, G. (2023, July). Child safety forward Indiana child fatality review process and recommendations “secret sauce.” Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., & Smith, J. (2023, July). Child safety forward Indiana dissemination tracking. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., Elliot, J. M., Smith, J., Victor, B., Chase, K., Liang, S., & Martin, G. (2023, July). Child safety forward Indiana needs assessment: Qualitative data findings. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Victor, B. G., Mariscal, E. S., Commodore-Mensah, M., Smith, J. K., Chase, K., Martin, G., & Lown, M. (2023, July). Child safety forward Indiana child fatality retrospective review findings. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2023, July). Child safety forward Indiana after action review report: Safe sleep messaging. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Smith, J., Houston, A., Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2023, May). Child safety forward Indiana safe sleep campaign materials. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2023, April). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2023, February). Child safety forward Indiana after action review report: Sudden unexpected infant death investigation. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., & Ames, J. (2023, March). Strengthening Indiana families impact profile. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., & Smith, J. (2023, March). Child safety forward Indiana impact profile. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S. (2022, December). Family resource centers expansion (SIF model): Potential county comparison recommendations. Submitted to the Indiana Department of Child Services.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2022, October). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2022). Child safety forward Indiana after action review report: State law on sudden and unexpected infant deaths investigations. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Victor, B. G., Mariscal, E. S., & Hernandez-Crane, L. (2022). Strengthening Indiana families mid-project report.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2022, May). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Victor, B. G., & Mariscal, E. S. (2022, May). Child safety forward Indiana after action review report: State law on child fatality review team initiation. Submitted to the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2022, May). Strengthening Indiana families dissemination plan. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., & Elliot, J. (2022). Marion County family recovery court final evaluation report. Submitted to SAMHSA.
Mariscal, E. S. (2022). Marion County family recovery court impact profile. Submitted to SAMHSA.
Mariscal, E. S., & Elliot, J. (2021). Marion County family recovery court annual evaluation report. Submitted to SAMHSA.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2021). Child safety forward Indiana before action review report: Statewide safe sleep campaign. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Victor, B. G., & Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Child safety forward Indiana after action review report: State law on child fatality review team initiation. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Crone, A., & Commodore-Mensah, M. (2021). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., & Elliot, J. (2020). Marion County family recovery court annual evaluation report. Submitted to SAMHSA.
Martin, G., Chase, K., Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., & Smith, J. (2020, November). Child safety forward Indiana implementation and sustainability plans. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2020, November). Child safety forward Indiana evaluation plan. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2020). Strengthening Indiana families semi annual progress report. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Victor, B. G., & Mariscal, E. S. (2020, September). Strengthening Indiana families evaluation plan. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Martin, G., Chase, K., & Smith, J. (2020, September). Child safety forward Indiana data summary. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2020, August). Strengthening Indiana families implementation plan. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
McCarthy, K., & Mariscal, E. S. (2020, May). Mental health and addiction focus area evaluation. Indiana University School of Social Work.
Mariscal, E. S. (2018, April). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant IV: Kansas serves Native American families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S. (2018, April). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant III: Kansas serves substance affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., & McDonald, T. (2017). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant III: Kansas serves substance affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Byers, K., & McDonald, T. (2016). Annual progress report for regional partnership grant III: Kansas serves substance affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., Byers, K., & McDonald, T. (2015). Annual progress report for regional partnership grant III: Kansas serves substance affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Akin, A. B., & Mariscal, E. S. (2015). Semi annual progress report: Kansas adoption permanency project. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Akin, A. B., & Mariscal, E. S. (2015). Evaluation plan trauma III initiative in Kansas: The Kansas adoption permanency project. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Akin, A. B., & Mariscal, E. S. (2014). Semi annual progress report: Kansas adoption permanency project. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Akin, A. B., & Mariscal, E. S. (2014). Plan for the evaluation plan trauma III initiative in Kansas: The Kansas adoption permanency project. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Mariscal, E. S., & Akin, A. B. (2013). Psychiatric hospitalization among the pediatric Medicaid population: The role of organizational factors. Submitted to the State of Kansas.
del Granado, S., Santa Cruz, J., Guzman, I., Torrico, K., Mariscal, E. S., Borbor, M., et al. (2012). Fulbright alumni engagement innovation fund award project: Youth creating a shared vision of Bolivia’s future. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State.
McDonald, T., Brook, J., Mariscal, E. S., & Yan, Y. (2012). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant: Kansas serves substance and alcohol affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
McDonald, T., Brook, J., Mariscal, E. S., & Yan, Y. (2011). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant: Kansas serves substance and alcohol affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
McDonald, T., Brook, J., Mariscal, E. S., & Yan, Y. (2010). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant: Kansas serves substance and alcohol affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
McDonald, T., Brook, J., Mariscal, E. S., & Yan, Y. (2009). Semi annual progress report for regional partnership grant: Kansas serves substance and alcohol affected families. Submitted to the U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Rapp, C. A., Holter, M. C., Starnino, V. R., Mariscal, E. S., Fukui, S., Davidson, L. J., & Cook, K. S. (2009). Wellness recovery action plan assessment project: Annual report. University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Office of Mental Health Research and Training.
Rapp, C. A., Holter, M. C., Starnino, V. R., Mariscal, E. S., Fukui, S., Davidson, L. J., & Cook, K. S. (2008). Wellness recovery action plan assessment project: Annual report. University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Office of Mental Health Research and Training.
Rapp, C. A., Holter, M. C., Davidson, L. J., Starnino, V. R., Mariscal, E. S., & Cook, K. S. (2007). Wellness recovery action plan assessment project: Annual report. University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Office of Mental Health Research and Training.
Selected media and digital media contributions
Ryckaert, V. (2024). IU-led research supporting families drives creation of Strengthening Indiana Families Association. IU Newsroom.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. (2023). A public health approach to reducing child fatalities in Indiana. Social Current.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. (2023). Child Safety Forward Indiana releases final report highlighting findings in multi-year effort to develop strategies to reduce child abuse and neglect in four Indiana counties. Social Current.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. (2022). Instead of helping families after child abuse, Indiana moves focus to prevention. The Indianapolis Star.
IU News. (2022). Research impact: Family resource centers support Indiana families to prevent child maltreatment.
National Public Radio. (2022). All IN: Disney’s Encanto and intergenerational trauma.
The Herald Bulletin. (2021). Fun fall event introduces county to family resource center.
Kokomo Tribune. (2021). New Tipton center aims to keep families connected.
WRTV. (2021). ‘Up to us to keep kids safe: Child abuse can be hard to prove’, experts say.
The Star Press. (2021). New family resource center opens in Muncie.
Muncie Journal. (2021). New family resource center opens to support families in Muncie and Delaware County.
IUSSW Network Magazine. (2020). IU School of Social Work faculty members embark on five-year, $2.74 million initiative with state and community partners to strengthen Indiana families.
IU News. (2020). Preventing child maltreatment in Indiana focus of new social work program.
KU News. (2018). Program to reunite families disrupted by substance use exceeding expectations.
KU News. (2018). $2.9M grant to serve state’s most vulnerable children affected by substance abuse.
The University Daily Kansan. (2018). KU researchers looking to engage migrant workers on health care needs in new project.
Mariscal, E. S. (2003). Marriage: Love and independence. La Razón.
Mariscal, E. S. (2002, September 22). Child maltreatment is the root of many social problems. La Razón.
Digital scholarship
Esperanza United. (2024). Introducing members of Esperanza United research advisory council.
Mariscal, E. S. (2022). Strengthening Indiana families website. https://strengtheninginfamilies.org/
Mariscal, E. S. (2022). Strengthening Indiana families social media: YouTube channel and Facebook pages.
U.S. Children’s Bureau. (2023). Advancing equity in Indiana. Child Welfare Information Gateway.
Esperanza United. (2022). Anunciando nuevo miembro del consejo consultivo de investigación de Esperanza United: Susana Mariscal.
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2020). The importance of a trauma-informed child welfare system. Washington, DC: U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2015). Developing a trauma-informed child welfare system. Washington, DC: U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2014). Parenting a child who has experienced trauma. Washington, DC: U.S. Children’s Bureau.
Kansas Independence Website. (2009). Funded by a Regional Partnership Grant (U.S. Children’s Bureau).
Peer reviewed presentations
McCarthy, K., Smiley, A., Parker, V., Mariscal, E. S. (2026). Responding to student needs: Tailoring and coaching. Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors Conference.
Victor, B., Mariscal, E. S., Parker, V., Commodore-Mensah, M., Wu, W. (2026). Family resource centers and child welfare system involvement: A quasi-experimental study of impact on maltreatment investigation and foster care entry rates. Society for Social Work and Research 2026 Conference, Washington, DC.
Chen, Y., Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S. (2026). Lifetime trauma exposure and traumatic symptoms in Latina women: A latent profile analysis among a national sample. Society for Social Work and Research 2026 Conference, Washington, DC.
Guevara Carpio, M., Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S. (2025). Help-seeking experiences related to interpersonal victimization in a national sample of Latinas. Society of Criminology Conference.
Parker, V., Mariscal, E. S., McCarthy, K., Smiley, A. (2025). Planning and prep: Don’t keep students guessing. FALCON, Indiana University.
McCarthy, K., Smiley, A., Parker, V., Mariscal, E. S. (2025). Curriculum as care: Creating stability amid student chaos. FALCON, Indiana University.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Kelly, J., Robinson H., Chandler, Ch. (2025). Relationship-first prevention: The measurable impact of Indiana-based family resource centers. Prevent Child Abuse America Conference.
Kelly, J., Chandler, Ch., Mariscal, E. S., Robinson H. (2025). Promoting belonging: Transforming communities through collaboration and effective strategies to engage and provide holistic, tailored, and culturally responsive services. National Wraparound the World Conference. Withdrawn.
Commodore-Mensah, M., Chandler, Ch., Mariscal, E. S. (2025). Strengths-based prevention: Working together to create welcoming, family-centered spaces. Indiana School Health Network.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Parker, V., Commodore-Mensah, M., Liang, S., Duncan, T. (2025). Piloting a manualized arts-based trauma intervention: A Window Between Worlds' impact on healing and resilience. ResilienceCon 2025.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Sabina, C., Elliot, J., Commodore-Mensah, M., Ames, J. (2025). Working together: Cross-system collaboration for primary strengths-based prevention. ResilienceCon 2025.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Commodore-Mensah, M. Community-level implementation of a strengths-based primary child maltreatment prevention program: Insights from child welfare practitioners, administrators, and cross-system partners. Society for Social Work and Research 2025 Conference, Seattle, WA.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Sabina, C., Elliot, J., Commodore-Mensah, M., Ames, J. (2024). Prevention recommendations from the child-serving workforce: Toward a strengths-based public health approach to prevention. ResilienceCon 2024.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S. ... (2024). Resilience enhancing factors among youth exposed to macro level violence in Latin America. 10th International Conference of Community Psychology and Socio-community Experiences Encounter, International Association of Community Psychology, Uruguay.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S. (2024). Resilience enhancing strengths tool: A new measure of diverse strengths. Violence Prevention Research Conference 2024, University of New Hampshire & University of Kentucky.
Mariscal, E. S., Kelly, J., Morales, V., Ames, J., Taylor, W., Robinson, H. (2024). Fostering protective factors for child maltreatment prevention through community collaborations. Indiana School Health Network Conference.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Sabina, C., Elliot, J., Commodore-Mensah, M., Ames, J. (2024). Prevention recommendations from the child-serving workforce: Toward a strengths-based public health approach to prevention. ResilienceCon 2024.
Commodore-Mensah, M., Mariscal, E. S., Elliot, J., Victor, B., Smith, J. (2024). Transforming child fatality prevention through collaboration across prevention initiatives. ResilienceCon 2024.
Flores, Y., Weber, M., Restrepo, M., Elliot, J., Mariscal, E. S., Sabina, C. (2024). Scoping review on resilience after exposure to macro-level violence among youth in Latin America. ResilienceCon 2024.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Sabina, C., Elliot, J., Ashirifi, G. (2024). Multi-system recommendations to prevent foster care entry at the community, system, and structural levels. Society for Social Work and Research 2024 Conference.
Victor, B., Mariscal, E. S., Sabina, C., Elliot, J. (2024). Community- and systems-level factors contributing to foster care entry: Perspectives from legal professionals. Society for Social Work and Research 2024 Conference.
Smith, J., Mariscal, E. S., Houston, A., Lown, M., Commodore-Mensah, M., Asad, Z. (2023). Telling parent stories as part of a data-informed community-driven infant safe sleep campaign: Lessons from Indiana. Evaluation 2023, American Evaluation Association.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Robinson, H., Kelly, J. (2023). Working together: Collaboration and integration are essential to strengths-based prevention. Prevent Child Abuse America Conference.
Smith, J., Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Houston, A. (2023). Impacting policy around child fatalities: Lessons learned from Child Safety Forward Indiana. Prevent Child Abuse America Conference.
Kelly, J., Robinson, H., Mariscal, E. S., Ames, J., Morales, V., Chandler, C., Weaver, T., Commodore-Mensah, M., Ashirifi, G. (2023). Implementing, expanding, and sustaining strengths-based primary child maltreatment prevention through community collaboration. Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Kelly, J., Robinson H., Smith, J. (2023). Community and system factors contributing to foster care entry: Perspectives from child serving professionals. National Child Abuse and Neglect 2023 Conference.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Commodore-Mensah, M., Elliot, J., Ames, J. (2023). Strengths-based primary child maltreatment prevention: An example from Indiana. ResilienceCon 2023.
Mariscal, E. S., Smith, J., Victor, B., et al. (2023). Multi-system perspectives on child fatality determinants and prevention strategies. Society for Social Work and Research 2023 Conference.
Cull, M., Davis, R., Georgi, K., Mariscal, E. S., Smith, J., Victor, B., Lane, V., Dyton, R. (2022). The necessity of psychological safety: A roadmap to shift power to community. SPARK 2022, Social Current.
Mariscal, E. S., Kelly, J., Smith, J., Ashirifi, G., Commodore-Mensah, M., & Victor, B. (2022). Fostering family resilience and protective factors for child maltreatment and fatality prevention through community collaborations. Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy.
McCarthy, K., Mariscal, E. S., Johnson, N. (2022). Exploring the relationship between MSW student wellness and preparation for assisting individuals who misuse substances. ResilienceCon 2022.
Victor, B., Rousson, A., Henry, C., Dalvi, H., Mariscal, E. S. (2022). Child welfare policies guiding the substantiation of childhood exposure to domestic violence: A national analysis and recommendations. Society for Social Work and Research 2022 Conference.
Johnson-Motoyama, M., Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. (accepted). Promoting equity in child maltreatment prevention through community engaged research: A roundtable discussion. Society for Social Work and Research 2022 Conference. Withdrawn due to Covid-19.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Cuevas, C. (Poster). Interpersonal victimization of Latino youth: A latent class analysis. Society for Social Work and Research 2022 Conference.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Cuevas, C. (Panel). The connection between bias victimization and interpersonal violence among Latino adults. APA 2021 Convention.
Mariscal, E. S., Pinsoneault, L., Victor, B., Martin, G., Chase, K., Smith, J. (Panel). Enhancing prevention through developmental evaluation tools: A methodological overview and examples from multisystem collaborations designed to prevent child maltreatment and reduce fatalities in Indiana. Prevent Child Abuse America Conference.
Mariscal, E. S., Diaz, V., Medina, M., Bigatti, S. (Paper). Your life, your story: Community partnership to enhance resilience among Latino youth. ResilienceCon 2021.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Cuevas, C. (Paper). Social support and acculturation among Latino youth with victimization experiences: Findings from a national survey. ResilienceCon 2021.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Cuevas, C. (Poster). Longitudinal associations between social support and victimization among Latino youth. Society for Social Work and Research 2021 Annual Conference.
Mariscal, E. S., Kelly, J., Victor, B., Martin, G., Chase, K. (Panel). Social work’s role in preventing child fatalities and maltreatment: Examples from across Indiana. IUSSW Alumni Conference.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper). Andean spirituality, community, and resilience: Culturally-sensitive social work practice with indigenous Latinx. CSWE Latinx Track.
McCarthy, K., Wahler, B., Mariscal, E. S. (Paper). MSW student preparation to address substance use disorders. CSWE Addictions Track.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Cuevas, C. (Symposium Accepted). Interpersonal victimization of Latino youth: A latent class analysis. APA 2020 Conference. Withdrawn due to Covid-19.
Mariscal, E. S., Martin, G. (Paper Accepted). Risk factors associated with child maltreatment-related fatalities: Data-informed target population for prevention. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s 2020 Conference. Withdrawn due to Covid-19.
Sabina, C., Mariscal, E. S., Cuevas, C. (Paper). Protective factors among Latino victims of teen dating violence: Findings from a national survey (Dating Violence Among Latinos). Society for Social Work and Research 2020 Conference.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper). Andean spirituality as a generative resilience factor: Culturally-sensitive practice with indigenous Latinos. Latino Social Worker Organization Conference.
Holmes, C., Levy, M., Mariscal, E. S. (Poster). Provider perspectives on health and health care needs among migrant farmworkers in the Midwest. National Center for Farmworker Health.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper). Awakening the inner phoenix bird: Expanding our understanding of the role of spirituality in the development of resilience. ResilienceCon 2019.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper). Resilience among youth exposed to intimate partner violence. ResilienceCon 2019.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper). Promoting resilience among Latino children exposed to intimate partner violence. Latino Social Workers Organization Conference.
Parker, A., Johnson-Motoyama, M., Mariscal, E. S., Guilamo-Ramos, V., Fernandez, C., Reynoso, E. (Oral presentation). Community health workers addressing reproductive health disparities in immigrant Latino communities. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference.
Liming, K., Mariscal, E. S., Brook, J. (Poster). Substance use disorder treatment prevalence and patterns among parents of young children in foster care. Society for Social Work and Research Conference.
Moon, J., Mariscal, E. S. (Poster presentation). The effects of afterschool interventions on the socio-emotional development of racial and ethnic minority youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Society for Social Work and Research Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Mariscal, E. S., Byers, K., Yan, Y., and Liming, K. (Workshop). Ready, set, go! Planning strategies to adopt and install a parenting program for substance-affected families. Child Welfare League of America 2016 National Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Byers, K., Yan, Y., Mariscal, E. S., & McDonald, T. (Paper presentation). Barriers to reunification and overrepresentation of young children affected by parental substance abuse: Selecting a data-informed child welfare target population. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Mariscal, E. S., Akin, B., & Lieberman, A. (Paper presentation). A multi-informant view on the supports and challenges for adoptive families of children with mental health and trauma-related needs. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Akin, B., Mariscal, E. S., Bass, L., Burgess McArthur, V., and Bruns, K. (Paper presentation). A multidimensional approach to the implementation of an evidence-based intervention to reduce long-term foster care: Practitioner, administrator, and researcher perceptions of key facilitators and challenges. 3rd International Conference on Practice Research – Building Bridges Not Pipelines: Promoting Two-Way Traffic between Practice and Research, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, New York City, NY.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Personal and environmental protective factors contributing to the resilience of Latino adolescents exposed to intimate partner violence: Findings from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW II). Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Johnson-Motoyama, M., Moses, M., Koloroutis, T., Mariscal, E. S., Navarro, C., & Fite, P. J. Parent perspectives on the prevention of unintended pregnancy and STDs among Latino adolescents. Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 22nd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Akin, B., Mariscal, E. S., Bass, L., Burgess McArthur, V., Bhattarai, J., and Bruns, K. (Paper presentation). Implementing an evidence-based intervention to reduce long-term foster care: Practitioner perceptions of key challenges and supports. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Resilience and strengths among children exposed to IPV. International Conference on Strengths-based Practice in Social Work and Human Services, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pulla, V., & Mariscal, E. S. (Workshop). Introduction to the strengths perspective in social work: Theoretical and practical considerations. International Conference on Strengths-based Practice in Social Work and Human Services, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Brook, J., McDonald, T., Yan, Y., and Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). The Kansas Serves Substance Affected Families Project. Regional Partnership Grants Close-Out, Washington, DC.
Yan, Y., Mariscal, E. S., and Brook, J. (Paper presentation). Findings from the Kansas Serves Substance Affected Families Project. 35th Annual Governor's Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Mariscal, E. S. and Yan, Y. (Paper presentation). Substance use among foster youth: Findings from the Communities that Care Survey. National Pathways to Adulthood Transitional Living, Independent Living, Denver, CO.
Mariscal, E. S. and Evans, M. (Paper presentation). Using the Internet to provide resources to foster youth: The Kansas Independence Website. National Pathways to Adulthood Transitional Living, Independent Living, Chicago, IL.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Fostering resilience in children exposed to domestic violence. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 55th Annual Program Meeting: Bridging Rights, Culture, and Justice: Social Work as a Change Agent, San Antonio, TX.
Holter, M., Starnino, V., Mariscal, E. S., and Fukui, S. (Paper presentation). Impact of Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) participation on symptomatology and recovery attitudes. Society for Social Work and Research 2009 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Brook, J., McDonald, T., and Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). The Kansas Serves Substance Affected Families Project. 33rd Annual Governor's Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Topeka.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Positive youth development and welfare through strengths and spirituality: Resiliency and spirituality in youth. 2nd Biennial World Conference on Spirituality, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Resiliency in Latina teenagers in the school system. National Latino Studies Conference: Nuestra America in the US?, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Sexuality and affection. National Episcopal Conference of Education Conference, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Child maltreatment in schools. Universidad Mayor de San Andres, I Symposium “Scientific Research Methodology”, La Paz, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Sexual juvenile delinquency. Universidad San Francisco de Asís, Conference: “Adolescence... a systemic issue?”, La Paz, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S. (Paper presentation). Psychologists’ needs in Bolivia. II Latin American Psychotherapy Conference, The World Council for Psychotherapy, Latin American Psychotherapy Federation, Santiago, Chile.
Presentations
Invited presentations
Mariscal, E. S. (2025). Finding purpose as we untangle the beautiful mess inside. Featured artist. CompleteLife, Simon Cancer Research Center, Indiana University Health.
Mariscal, E. S. (2025). Supporting families so that all children can thrive: How Strengthening Indiana Families is changing communities and changing prevention. Indiana University Indianapolis 2025 Research Revue.
Mariscal, E. S., & Pinto-Cortez, C. (2025). Siempre Pa' lante: An interest group for Spanish speakers & those who work with them. ResilienceCon 2024.
Victor, B. G., Mariscal, E. S. (2025). Using data to guide decisions in translational research data overview. Strengthening Indiana Families Association Steering Committee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., & Victor, B. G. (2024). SIF leadership data-walk. Strengthening Indiana Families Association.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Commodore-Mensah, M., Ames, J., Parker, V., Liang, S., Mariscal, J., & Duncan, T. (2024). SIF full implementation team data-walk #3. Strengthening Indiana Families Full Implementation Team Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., Parker, V., Commodore-Mensah, M., Liang, S., & Mariscal, J. (2024). SIF implementation team data-walk #2. Strengthening Indiana Families Association Steering Committee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., Parker, V., Commodore-Mensah, M., Liang, S., & Mariscal, J. (2024). SIF implementation team data-walk #1. Strengthening Indiana Families Association Steering Committee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Chandler, C., Kelly, J., Ames, J., & Robinson, H. (2024). Strengthening Indiana Families project: Key evaluation findings and takeaways. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, J. G., Mariscal, E. S. (2024). From Feel Good Inc. to feeling good: Using art, music, and film to build resilience. ResilienceCon.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Fortaleciendo mi legado mientras me curo del corazón. Plenary. Latino Health Organization.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Kelly, J., Robinson H., & Ames, J. (2023). Strengths-based primary prevention: Working together to increase family wellbeing and social support. Panel. Conversation with the TRIP Scholar of the Month.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Strengths-based prevention: Strengthening Indiana Families & Child Safety Forward. Panel. Croatian Delegation Visit to Indiana University.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Learning strengths-based primary family violence prevention strategies from the Strengthening Indiana Families project. Roundtable. Esperanza United Research Policy Roundtable.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Latine research. Panel. 2023 Latinx Conference on Community-Engaged Research.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Strategies to develop resilience in your academic journey: Lessons from Andean spirituality. Keynote. IUSSW Doctoral Student Symposium.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Chandler, C. (2023). Strengthening Indiana Families project impact and future. Paper. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Ames, J., & Chandler, C. (2023). If I knew then what I know now: Highlighting project lessons learned. Poster. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Ajayu: On becoming a resilient scholar. Keynote. ResilienceCon 2023.
Mariscal, E. S. (2023). Surface pressure: Tapping into your resilience, calling your Ajayu, and making time count. Workshop. ResilienceCon 2023.
Graham, E., Mariscal, E. S., Morales, V., Kelly, J., Victor, B., Cote, A., Lang, J., & Marshall, T. (2023). Panel discussion on sustainability: Resources, relationships, and results. U.S. Children’s Bureau, James Bell Associates Community of Practice.
Phillips, S., Davis, R., Templeman, A., Pinsoneault, L., Smith, J., & Mariscal, E. S. (2022). Child safety forward: A national initiative to reduce child abuse and neglect fatalities and injuries through a collaborative, community-based approach. Panel. Federal Interagency Workgroup on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Kelly, J., & Chandler, C. (2022). Promoting equity and community engagement in child maltreatment prevention. Roundtable. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Kelly, J., Weaver, T., Chandler, C., Armes, A., & Lakey, B. (2022). Strengthening Indiana Families family engagement and lessons learned. Panel. Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Kelly, J., Weaver, T., Chandler, C., Armes, A., & Lakey, B. (2022). Strengthening Indiana Families updates and race equity activities. Poster. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Elm, J., Davis, J., Smith, L., Corbin, S., Banyard, V., Storer, H., & Edwards, M. (2022). Lessons: A new story-based session. Panel. ResilienceCon 2022.
Victor, B., Mariscal, E. S., Stigdon, T., & Crone, A. (2021). Strengthening Indiana Families. Webinar. National Family Support Network Webinar Series.
Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Transforming prevention: Community collaborations to strengthen and support families. Panel. National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Crone, A., Mariscal, E. S., & Smith, J. (2021). Overview of Strengthening Indiana Families. Presentation. Indiana Youth Services Association.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., & Crone, A. (2021). Strengthening Indiana Families. Presentation. Children’s Justice Act.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. (2021). Child maltreatment prevention initiatives in Indiana. Presentation. Child Welfare Improvement Committee.
Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Overview of Strengthening Indiana Families. Presentation. Commission on Improving the Status of Children Quarterly Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Pandemic in review: Impacts and positive outcomes. Panel. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B. G., Crone, A., Kelly, J., Chandler, C., & Weaver, T. (2021). Updates on Strengthening Indiana Families. Poster. Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Annual Grantee Meeting.
Mariscal, E. S. (2021). On awakening my inner Phoenix: How embracing my indigenous spirituality supported my healing process. Plenary. ResilienceCon 2021.
Mariscal, E. S. (2021). Latino perspective on mentoring and services. Webchat. Life Paths Research Center.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Chase, K., Martin, G., & Smith, J. (2020). Child Safety Forward Indiana implementation plan. Panel. Child Safety Forward: Alliance for Strong Families and Communities.
Mariscal, E. S. (2020). Resilience generative factors among Latinx children exposed to intimate partner violence. Webinar. Latina Institute, National Latino Network for Healthy Families and Communities.
Mariscal, E. S., Victor, B., Chase, K., Martin, G., & Smith, J. (2020). Risk factors associated with child maltreatment-related fatalities: Data-informed target population for prevention. Panel. Child Safety Forward: Alliance for Strong Families and Communities.
Mariscal, E. S. (2020). External funding for research. Panel. Research Series, School of Education, IUPUI.
Barbosa, I., McCarthy, K., & Mariscal, E. S. (2020). Student engagement rosters: Enhancing student well-being and developing pathways to student success. Workshop. William M. Plater Institute on the Future of Learning, IUPUI.
Mariscal, E. S. (2019). Strengthening Indiana Families: Primary child maltreatment prevention through community collaboration. Poster. IUPUI Center for Translating Research into Practice Annual Community Showcase.
Mariscal, E. S. (2019). Social work and higher education. Panel. Latino Social Workers Organization 2019 Conference, Chicago.
Mariscal, E. S. (2019). Resilience generative factors among Latinx children exposed to intimate partner violence. Panel. National Latino Network for Healthy Families and Communities Research and Policy Roundtable, Prevention Track.
Mariscal, E. S. (2019). Stuck in the middle with you: Risks of harm for children and pets in domestically violent homes. Panel. Prevent Child Abuse Indiana Conference.
Bigatti, S., & Mariscal, E. S. (2019). Where do we go from here? Healing psychic trauma in Latinx communities in the post-Trump era. Panel. Psychic Trauma and Latinx Cultural Competency Annual Conference, Indiana State Department of Mental Health and Addictions.
Mariscal, E. S. (2019). Child sexual abuse. Panel. Latino Sexual Assault Forum, Indiana Latino Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Mariscal, E. S., Smalley, E., Jost, L., Self, B., & Killingsworth, A. (2018). Effective local adaptations for the local implementation of EBPs. Panel. Regional Partnership Grants Annual Grantee Meeting, Washington, DC.
Mariscal, E. S. (2018). Violence against women and children: Pathways to resilience. Keynote speaker. International Women’s Day Conference, Latin American Graduate Organization.
Mariscal, E. S. (2018). Latina social workers. Panel. Women of Color RISE, KU School of Social Welfare.
Mariscal, E. S. (2017). Resilience among Latino families: Community and connection. Oral presentation. Resilient KC – Thriving Through Adversity, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO.
Mariscal, E. S. (2017). Noncompliance and missing outcomes in randomized controlled trials: Potential solutions to low compliance in a child welfare study. Oral presentation. Quantitative Proseminar.
Mariscal, E. S., Stephenson, L., & McArthur, V. (2017). Retaining staff and overcoming turnover. Panel. Regional Partnership Grants Annual Grantee Meeting, Washington, DC.
Byers, K., & Mariscal, E. S. (2016). Early childhood intervention: Implementation strategies and challenges. Café conversation. Regional Partnership Grants Annual Grantee Meeting, Washington, DC.
Mariscal, E. S., & Byers, K. (2016). Services provided by the Kansas Serves Substance Affected Families. Permanency Advisory Board, Topeka, KS.
Mariscal, E. S. (2015). Latinos in higher education: Barriers and facilitators. Panel member. University of Kansas, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Multi-informant views of challenges and supports to adoptive families of youth with trauma-related and behavioral health needs. Governor’s Mental Health Task Force, Children’s Subcommittee, Topeka, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Supports and challenges to the successful adoption of youth with trauma-related and behavioral health needs. Trauma Matters KC, Kansas City, MO.
Mariscal, E. S. (2014). KU women of color retreat. Panel member. University of Kansas, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Promoting resilience among children exposed to intimate partner violence. School of Social Welfare 2012 Social Work Day: Social Workers Do It All!, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Fostering resilience among children exposed to intimate partner violence: The role of schools and teachers. Kennedy Elementary School, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. The Kansas Independence Website contents. Kansas Youth Advisory Council (State/Region).
Mariscal, E. S.. The Kansas Independence Website use statistics, feedback, and incentives. State Independent Living Coordinators Strategic Planning.
Mariscal, E. S., & Backus, A. (2011). Script, camera, action: Writing my story. Kansas Youth Advisory Council Summer Youth Conference, Topeka, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Kansas Independence Website interactive map: Available mental health resources, resource pages, transition guide. Transition for Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance Task Force.
Mariscal, E. S.. The Kansas Independence Website. Region VII Meeting: State Independent Living Coordinators and Tribal Child Welfare Coordinators.
Mariscal, E. S.. Road work ahead: The Kansas Independence Website. Kansas Youth Advisory Council Summer Youth Conference, Topeka, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. The Kansas Independence Website contents, interactive map: Available health resources. Kansas GMHSPC Children’s Health Subcommittee.
Mariscal, E. S. (panel member). Relating to professors in the U.S. International Women Student Mentoring, University of Kansas, Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S. (panel member). Graduate students needs and resources. International Women Student Mentoring Group, University of Kansas, Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Strategies to enhance resilience in children exposed to domestic violence. Women’s Transitional Care Services, Inc. (Volunteer training), Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Cultural strengths in Latino families. Culture-Based Strengths of Clients in Practice Conference, Youngstown State University, Ohio.
Mariscal, E. S.. Searching for harmony in the Bolivian Andes: Aymara shamanism. University of Kansas, Spiritual Diversity Student Association, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Domestic violence in Bolivia. Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Diversity series, Topeka, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Domestic violence against Latinas. University of Kansas, BSW Student Association. Diversity series, Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Creating an environment of respect and love. Academy for Children, El Centro, Inc. Community outreach, Kansas City, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Resilience and strengths perspective. Staff training. Women’s Transitional Care Services, Inc., Lawrence, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Parents’ and children’s program: Child sexual abuse prevention workshop. Donelly College, El Centro, Inc., The Keeler Women’s Center, Kansas City, KS.
Mariscal, E. S.. Humanistic and existential psychotherapy. Universidad Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, School of Psychology, Sucre, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S.. Child abuse from a systemic perspective. Child Abuse and Aggression, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, School of Psychology, La Paz, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S.. Self-esteem and women. Staff training. Women’s Hospital, Psychological Services, La Paz, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S.. Child maltreatment: Connections between child sexual abuse and physical abuse. Family violence, Bolivian Institute of Family Therapy, La Paz, Bolivia.
Mariscal, E. S.. Child sexual abuse prevention. Family and Community Division H.A.M., Children and Adolescent Defense, La Paz, Bolivia.
Teaching Experience
PhD Independent Study: Advanced Research Methods (S790) Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – Present
MSW Practice Evaluation (D623/S623) Indiana University School of Social Work — Fall 2018 – Spring 2024
MSW Social Work Research (D502/S502) Indiana University School of Social Work — Spring 2019 – Spring 2024
BSW Practice Evaluation (S472) Indiana University School of Social Work — Spring 2019
BSW Social Work Research (S371) Indiana University School of Social Work — Fall 2019 – Spring 2022
Mini University: Building Stronger Families Indiana University Bloomington — June 2025
Guest Speaker Rutgers University; Universidad Franz Tamayo; Universidad Católica Boliviana; Universidad Francisco Xavier — 2021 – 2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant, PhD Programs University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2008 – 2009
Guest Lecturer University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2006 – 2017
Guest Lecturer University of Kansas, Department of Education — 2008 – 2009
Guest Lecturer University of Kansas, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies — 2008 – 2010
Instructor/Clinical Supervisor Bolivian Institute of Family Therapy — 2002 – 2004
Assistant Professor Universidad Católica Boliviana, Department of Pastoral Education — 2003 – 2004
Assistant Professor Universidad Católica Boliviana, Department of Psychology — 1999 – 2004
Instructor Centro Boliviano Americano, Teacher’s Academy — 1999 – 2000
Teacher Centro Boliviano Americano, English Language Learning — 1992 – 1999
Curriculum Development
GROWTH: An Intentional Mentoring Program for Faculty Success Indiana University School of Social Work — 2025
Group and Community-Based Practice with Children and Families (SWK 634) Indiana University School of Social Work — 2025
Practice Evaluation (SWK 623) Indiana University School of Social Work — 2019
Opening Doors Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 2003
Finding Myself Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 2003
Humanistic Existential Psychology Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 2000
Qualitative Research Methods Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 2000
Humanistic Existential Clinical Psychology I, II, III Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 2000
Humanistic Existential Psychology Thesis Seminar I, II, III Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 2000
Psychology of Learning and Motivation Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo — 1999
University Service
Mini University, IU Bloomington Campus Indiana University — 2025
IU Indy Research Revue Participant Indiana University Indianapolis — 2025
Latino Faculty and Staff Council Member; Co-Chair Indiana University Indianapolis — 2018 – Present; Co-Chair 2019 – 2020
Faculty Council DEI Committee Member Indiana University Indianapolis, School of Social Work — 2019 – 2024
Latina/o Task Force Member Indiana University Indianapolis — 2023 – 2024
Achievement and Engagement Council Member Indiana University Indianapolis — 2020 – 2022
Search Committee Member Indiana University Indianapolis — 2019 – 2020
School of Social Work Service
Peer Mentor Indiana University School of Social Work — 2020 – Present Mentors faculty in research, grant writing, and data analysis.
Principal Investigator, Student Wellbeing and Belonging Study Indiana University School of Social Work — 2021 – Present
Faculty Senate Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – Present
MSW Curriculum Committee Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – 2021; 2023 – Present
Children, Youth, and Families Focus Area Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – Present
Diversity Committee Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – 2024
BSW Curriculum Committee Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – 2022
Consultant and Mentor Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – 2022
Search Committee Member, Grants Manager Indiana University School of Social Work — 2021
Strategic Plan Sub-Theme Team Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2019 – 2020
BSW Admissions Committee Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2019
Global Affairs Committee Member Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – 2021
Targeted Recruitment Contributor Indiana University School of Social Work — 2018 – 2021
University of Kansas Service
Emily Taylor Center Advisory Board Member; Advocacy Co-Chair University of Kansas — 2015 – 2018
Latinx Faculty and Staff Council Vice-President University of Kansas — 2014 – 2018
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society Member; Secretary University of Kansas — 2009 – 2018
Fulbright Scholars Association Member; President; Advisory Board Member University of Kansas — 2006 – 2018
Dean’s Advisory Board Member University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2011 – 2012
International Women Mentoring Initiative Participant University of Kansas — 2009 – 2010
PhD Program Research Subcommittee Member University of Kansas — 2008 – 2009
Search Committee Member, International Provost University of Kansas — 2008 – 2009
International Service
Research Committee Member Universidad Católica Boliviana — 2001 – 2004
Curriculum Committee Member Universidad Católica Boliviana — 2000 – 2001
Humanistic-Existential Specialization Committee Member Universidad Católica Boliviana — 1999 – 2001
Bolivian Alliance for Children and Adolescents Member Bolivia — 2001 – 2004
Dissertation, Thesis, And Committee Service
Dissertation and Qualifying Paper Committee Chair/Member Indiana University School of Social Work and Public Health — 2020 – Present Serves as chair and committee member on doctoral and qualifying committees.
Licenciatura Thesis Committee Chair/Member Universidad Católica Boliviana — 1999 – 2004 Supervised and evaluated undergraduate theses across multiple topics.
Professional Service
Journal Reviewer Multiple journals including Trauma, Violence, and Abuse and Child Maltreatment — 2010 – Present
Ad Hoc Editor SAGE Open and other publications — 2010 – Present
Conference Reviewer American Evaluation Association, ResilienceCon, and Society for Social Work and Research — 2010 – Present
National Service
Senior Advisor, ResilienceCon National Conference — 2024 – Present
Committee Member, National Family Support Network National Organization — 2023 – Present
Research Advisory Council Member Esperanza United — 2022 – Present
Mentor, Latin@ Leadership Fellows Esperanza United — 2023 – Present
Grant Reviewer U.S. Department of Justice — 2021
Consultant and Technical Assistance Provider Family Resource Centers Implementation — 2021 – Present
State, Regional, And Local Service
Consultant and Technical Assistance Provider Indiana Department of Child Services and partners — 2020 – Present
Consultant, Grant Writing and Evaluation Latino Health Organization and Indiana Prevention Legal Services — 2024 – Present
Statewide Prevention Framework Member Indiana Department of Child Services — 2020 – 2022
Board Member Indiana Youth Services Association — 2019 – 2021
Facilitator, Resilience Summer Camp for Latine Youth Community Collaboration — 2019 – 2020
Supervisor, Student Outreach Clinic Indiana University — 2019 – 2020
Volunteer and Program Designer Kansas and community organizations — 2004 – 2015
Research Project Director/Principal Investigator University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2017 – 2018
Senior Research Assistant; Lead Evaluator/Co-Principal Investigator University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2013 – 2017
Evaluator University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2013 – 2018
Graduate Research Assistant; Data Analyst; Evaluation Team Member University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare — 2006 – 2013
MSW Intern The Willow (Women’s Transitional Care Services), Lawrence, KS — 2005 – 2006
MSW Intern El Centro, Inc., Domestic Violence Program, Kansas City — 2004 – 2005
Consultant and Program Designer UNICEF, La Paz, Bolivia — 2002 – 2004
